Editors’ Picks: The lessons not learned from Iraq

Plus: Germany’s newest culture war. [Foreign Policy Logo]( [Foreign Policy Editors Picks]( March 18, 2023 | [View in browser]( To read unlimited articles featured in Editors’ Picks, [subscribe today](. 1 [Painful legacy.]( there is any enduring lesson from the Iraq War, it may be that the U.S. military is no longer at the cutting edge of American influence abroad, FP’s Michael Hirsh [writes](. 2 [Shifting right.]( party of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sharpening its talons for a culture war Merkel largely avoided during her 16 years in charge, Ruairi Casey [writes]( 3 [Crushed society.]( reactions of praise to a viral video depicting the brutal murder of a Ukrainian soldier display how far gone the Russian public is, Natalia Antonova [writes](. 4 [Media models.]( is keen to win over Africa’s booming population—and is using tailored propaganda to do so, Joshua Eisenman [writes](. 5 [What in the world?]( Oscar winners to obscure French constitutional measures, see if you’ve kept up with the week’s top stories with our [news quiz]( from FP’s Alexandra Sharp. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Meet Leaders in Global Affairs]( [Meet Leaders in Global Affairs]( A graduate school experience is not defined solely by the degree program’s curriculum. Of great importance is the transfer of knowledge, lessons, and skills from experts and educators — such as professors, deans, directors, and alumni — to students . Meet the leaders who shape students’ experiences and are developing the next generation of global changemakers. [Click here to access our special graduate program guide and request information from the featured schools](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Subscribe today]( to guarantee delivery of the Spring 2023 issue of Foreign Policy magazine, out soon. While you wait for the issue to arrive, enjoy thought-provoking stories from around the world on ForeignPolicy.com and in the FP app. FOLLOW FP ON This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you are subscribed to FP’s Editors' Picks newsletter. Want a friend to receive this newsletter? [Forward it]( now. Want to receive other FP newsletters? [Manage]( your FP newsletter preferences. [unsubscribe]( | [privacy policy]( | [contact us]( | [partner with FP]( Foreign Policy magazine is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005. [Link](