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Threats to Democracy in the United States and Around the World
My conversation with Larry Diamond, one of the world's leading experts on democracy.
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Suspending Military Aid to Ukraine Does Not Benefit American National Interests
It makes us look weak, both in Europe and Asia.
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The Long-Term Negative Consequences of Unilateralism
Trump’s order to bomb Iran demonstrated the power of the American military, but at what cost to other U.S. national interests?
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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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My latest interview with The Kyiv Independent on US policy toward Ukraine
Why is Trump quitting on Ukraine?
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McFaul's May and June 2025 Newsletter
My most recent projects and publications
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The Implications of Trump's Bombing of Iran for Other US National Security Interests
Few countries in the world supported our preemptive strike against Iran. That's damaging to America's reputation in the world. Maybe Trump does not…
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My Thoughts on The Emerging Geopolitical Order
Listen to a new episode of the Frankly Fukuyama podcast!
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Questions That Need to Be Answered before Trump Bombs Iran
War should always be the last resort, only after all other strategies for achieving U.S. national interests have been exhausted.
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Axis, Rivalry, Or Chaos? The US-China-Russia Equation With Michael McFaul | China Considered
Watch below this podcast episode from the Hoover Institution, or listen on your favorite platform.
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The Parallels between Putin and Trump Are Ominous
But the differences between Russian and American society and traditions also matter.
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