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47:09

Q&A with McFaul

A recording from Michael McFaul's live video

Apr 10 • Michael McFaul and Jennifer Monaghan

The United States Needs NATO

Reform it, don’t destroy it.

Apr 7 • Michael McFaul

March 2026 newsletter: Trump Goes to War, Putin Reaps the Reward

The fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and its implications for global geopolitics

Apr 2 • Michael McFaul

Trump’s War in Iran Is Different from Putin’s War in Ukraine

But a few similarities cannot be ignored.

Apr 1 • Michael McFaul

What the U.S. and the Free World Could Learn from Ukraine on Drone Warfare

This learning and cooperation should have started years ago, but it's better late than never.

Mar 27 • Michael McFaul

Highlights

An Embarrassed American in Europe

Trip report from the 2026 Munich Security Conference

Feb 17 • Michael McFaul

Invading Greenland – Trump’s Worst Idea Ever.

It’s time to end this discussion now.

Jan 9 • Michael McFaul

Trump Is Once Again Acting as Putin’s Agent

And that pivot does not serve American national interests.

Nov 22, 2025 • Michael McFaul

Autocrats vs. Democrats

Trump Is Demolishing Four Pillars of American Power

By rejecting the lessons of the previous century, the president has undermined America’s advantage over China and Russia.

Nov 14, 2025 • Michael McFaul

Why Democracy Promotion Is as Vital as Ever

An excerpt from my book, as published in the Journal of Democracy

Nov 11, 2025

Why I Wrote Autocrats vs Democrats

The personal and political motivations behind my latest book.

Oct 8, 2025 • Michael McFaul

Newsletters

From Ukraine to Iran: A World Growing More Dangerous

My writing, interviews, and events from February 2026

Mar 4 • Michael McFaul

A Chaotic Start to 2026: I Can’t Retire Yet!

Reviewing January’s projects and publications

Feb 2 • Michael McFaul

McFaul’s World — 2025 Year in Review

Looking back on a turbulent year.

Dec 31, 2025 • Michael McFaul

Podcast & Video

56:34

Recording: Q+A Live with Michael McFaul

A recording from Michael McFaul's live video

Feb 27 • Michael McFaul

Talking Trump on The Court of History Podcast

Discussing the fallout from the U.S. president's reckless Greenland gambit

Jan 28 • Michael McFaul

On Air to Discuss Trump and Greenland

Speaking on MS NOW about why Trump's idea isn’t just dumb — it’s dangerous.

Jan 19 • Michael McFaul

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