Editors’ Picks: Biden’s debate performance has some U.S. allies worried

Plus: Ehud Olmert on Israel’s two-front war and the fall of Netanyahu. JULY 2, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     [U.S. President Joe Biden takes a look at his notes during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election campaign in Atlanta on June 27. ]( U.S. President Joe Biden takes a look at his notes during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election campaign in Atlanta on June 27. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images [1]( [Biden’s Debate Performance Has Some U.S. Allies Worried]( The U.S. president’s lackluster performance was a wake-up call about the prospects of a second Trump term. By Jack Detsch, Rishi Iyengar   [2]( [Ehud Olmert on Israel’s Two-Front War and the Fall of Netanyahu]( The former Israeli prime minister calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state. By Alexandra Sharp   [3]( [What a U.K. Labour Win Means for the Global Left]( Keir Starmer’s victory will transform Britain’s image—and could reinvigorate social democrats across the globe. By Mike Harris   [4]( [The U.S. Has Its Own ‘Bad Emperor’ Dilemma]( The Trump-Biden debate showed that it’s not just China that faces a threat from its own leadership system. By Howard W. French   [5]( [Mongolia Is Walking a Fragile Democratic Path]( With Russia on one side and China on the other, elections are a symbol of defiance. By Alex Chen, Azeem Ibrahim Sponsored [Defend, Attribute, Punish. Strategies for Deterring Cyber Warfare across NATO and Beyond]( With the increased use of AI set to enhance cyber attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure—in Ukraine and around the world—how can countries effectively deter adversaries? As the transatlantic security community gathers for the 75th NATO Anniversary Summit, learn more about the importance of enhancing system resilience while holding hackers accountable in FP Analytics’ [new issue brief](, produced with support from Microsoft.   [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [Sign up for SitRep]( For NATO's historic 75th anniversary summit, SitRep will be on the ground, providing an inside look at one of the most consequential gatherings of world leaders. Daily editions July 9-11. [GET ON THE LIST](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.