Foreign Policy Flash Points

EDITORS' PICKS

FP's Most Popular Articles of 2012 by THE EDITORS From true spy stories to the sex lives of ayatollahs, here's what you wanted to read this year.
FP's Top Covers of 2012 by THE EDITORS The most inspired covers of the year from ForeignPolicy.com.		FP's Best Photo Essays of 2012 by THE EDITORS From failed states to future megacities, here are the most powerful slide shows of the year.		FP's Favorite Reads of 2012 by THE EDITORS The editors select the best foreign policy books of the year.

PHOTO ESSAYS • LISTS • EXPLAINERS

The Photos That Mattered in 2012 A look back at the images that defined an unforgettable year.
LIST:The Stories You Missed in 2012		LIST:The 10 Worst Predictions of 2012		LIST:Five Weapons to Watch in 2013
FP VOICES: KEVIN BARON The Top 10 National Security Stories of the Year From Obama and the generals to women in combat

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