Plus: What foreign-policy matters are most important to you and why? Fadel Senna / AFP / Getty November 17, 2023, 5:01 PM ET Welcome to Up for Debate. Each week, Conor Friedersdorf rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here. Question of the Week In the 2024 election, candidates will debate U.S. foreign policy toward China, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, Mexico, and beyond. What foreign-policy matters are most important to you and why? Send your responses to [email protected] or simply reply to this email. Conversations of Note For and Against a Cease-Fire In The Washington Post, Shadi Hamid advocates for a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, pending negotiations: First, Hamas must agree to release hostages and commit to halting rocket fire into Israel. In exchange, Israel would agree to stop its bombardment of Gaza as well as any ground incursions into Gazan territory. Once this first step is taken, a cease-fire would allow for further negotiations… These …