Colm Quinn

Colm Quinn was a staff writer at Foreign Policy between 2020 and 2022.

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A person walks towards the main quad during a quiet morning at Stanford University on March 9, 2020 in Stanford, California.
A person walks towards the main quad during a quiet morning at Stanford University on March 9, 2020 in Stanford, California.

ICE Drops Student Visa Threat, but Foreign Students Still Face Hurdles

World Brief
Colm Quinn
This aerial photo taken on January 2, 2017 shows a Chinese navy formation, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning (C), during military drills in the South China Sea.
This aerial photo taken on January 2, 2017 shows a Chinese navy formation, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning (C), during military drills in the South China Sea.

The U.S. Declared China’s South China Sea Claims ‘Unlawful.’ Now What?

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Colm Quinn
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department in Washington on July 8.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department in Washington on July 8.

U.S. Hardens Stance on Beijing’s Activities in South China Sea

World Brief
Colm Quinn
Guests stop to take a selfie at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida on the first day of the theme park’s reopening on July 11, 2020.
Guests stop to take a selfie at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida on the first day of the theme park’s reopening on July 11, 2020.

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Spike, With India Close Behind

World Brief
Colm Quinn
A man pushes a stroller past campaign posters of Warsaw Mayor and candidate in Poland's presidential election, Rafal Trzaskowski and of President Andrzej Duda on July 9, 2020 in Raciaz, Poland, ahead of the July 12, 2020 presidential election.
A man pushes a stroller past campaign posters of Warsaw Mayor and candidate in Poland's presidential election, Rafal Trzaskowski and of President Andrzej Duda on July 9, 2020 in Raciaz, Poland, ahead of the July 12, 2020 presidential election.

Poland’s Presidential Race Is Down To The Wire

World Brief
Colm Quinn
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas speaks at a UN Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York on February 26, 2020.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas speaks at a UN Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York on February 26, 2020.

Why The Clock Is Ticking On Syrian Aid Access

World Brief
Colm Quinn
President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gestures during his daily morning briefing on June 10, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico.
President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gestures during his daily morning briefing on June 10, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mexico’s President Lands in Washington To Help Trump Tout Trade Deal

World Brief
Colm Quinn
The Syrian city of Idlib in March after the coroanvirus outbreak.
The Syrian city of Idlib in March after the coroanvirus outbreak.

In Syria, a Grim Trade-Off Between Tackling Pandemic and Famine

Report
Robbie Gramer, Colm Quinn
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during ceremony of Inaugurates the Main Spacial Operations Center at the Comando de Operações Aeroespaciais on June 23, 2020 in Brasilia.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during ceremony of Inaugurates the Main Spacial Operations Center at the Comando de Operações Aeroespaciais on June 23, 2020 in Brasilia.

Has Jair Bolsonaro’s Luck Run Out?

World Brief
Colm Quinn
Iranian flags fly along the highway on June 3, 2014 in Natanz, Iran.
Iranian flags fly along the highway on June 3, 2014 in Natanz, Iran.

The Curious Case of the Exploding Iranian Nuclear Site

World Brief
Colm Quinn
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Books in Brief

Books
Keith Johnson, Robbie Gramer, Colm Quinn
Afghan security forces stand guard at an Afghan National Army (ANA) outposts after an attack by Taliban militants, in Kunduz Province on March 4, 2020.
Afghan security forces stand guard at an Afghan National Army (ANA) outposts after an attack by Taliban militants, in Kunduz Province on March 4, 2020.

New Details Emerge of Afghan Middleman In Russian Bounty Case

World Brief
Colm Quinn
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam (2nd) makes a toast with Beijing's top official in Hong Kong, Liaison Office director Luo Huining (L), as former chief executives Tung Chee-hwa (R) and Leung Chun-ying (2nd R) take part following a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain early morning in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam (2nd) makes a toast with Beijing's top official in Hong Kong, Liaison Office director Luo Huining (L), as former chief executives Tung Chee-hwa (R) and Leung Chun-ying (2nd R) take part following a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain early morning in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020.

Hong Kong Wakes Up To a New Order Under Beijing

World Brief
Colm Quinn
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz as Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi walks behind them during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on June 7, 2020.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz as Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi walks behind them during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on June 7, 2020.

Is Israel’s July 1 Annexation Deadline About to Shift?

World Brief
Colm Quinn
An aerial view of graves at the General Cemetery in Santiago, Chile on June 23, 2020 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
An aerial view of graves at the General Cemetery in Santiago, Chile on June 23, 2020 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Cases Surpass 10 Million, With 500,000 Dead

World Brief
Colm Quinn
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