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Earlier this week, I posted a photo of myself standing outside my first office at the old political science building to mark my 30th year teaching at…
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Lessons from Russia, Warnings for America
A timely conversation with Garry Kasparov. Plus Q+A with supporters!
Sep 25 • 
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Should Russia’s allies count on Moscow to support them?
Listen to my conversation on the Russian Roulette podcast.
Sep 23 • 
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Ukraine Has Cards
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Why Is Trump Acting like Putin’s Agent?
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The Limits of Coercive Power
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Time for Europe to Take the Lead on Sanctioning Russia
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The Parallels between Putin and Trump Are Ominous
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Fmr Amb. Michael McFaul x Tim Mak: Kimmel, Russia and Autocracy
A recording from Michael McFaul and Tim Mak's live video
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Next Wednesday (Sept 24): Live Q&A via Zoom
Join me on Wednesday, September 24, at 12 pm PST!
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McFaul's July and August 2025 Newsletter
My most recent projects and publications
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Putin Is Making Trump Look Weak
It’s time for a new, effective, and credible response.
Sep 12 • 
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Preorder now: Autocrats vs. Democrats
China, America, Russia, and the New Global Disorder
Sep 12 • 
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How to Arm Ukraine for Negotiations For a Durable Peace
For a Durable Peace, Trump Must Get the Order of Talks Right
Aug 27 • 
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My Conversation with John Heilemann on Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine
"Trump's Red Carpet adn Putin's Middle Finger"
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