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Trump Is Once Again Acting as Putin’s Agent
And that pivot does not serve American national interests.
Nov 22
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A Conversation on Social Media and Power
My discussion with Colin Crowell on Twitter, global disinformation, and how autocrats learned to weaponize the platforms built for openness.
Nov 18
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Michael McFaul
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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
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Why Democracy Promotion Is as Vital as Ever
An excerpt from my book, as published in the Journal of Democracy
Nov 11
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The Global Impact of Trump’s Isolationism
A free excerpt from my new book, published by Literary Hub.
Nov 5
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Live with Michael McFaul on his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats”
A recording from Michael McFaul and Luke Johnson's live video
Nov 4
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Luke Johnson
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A Huge Thank You!
Wrap-Up to "Pub Week" for Autocrats vs Democrats
Nov 2
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Next Stop on the Book Tour, Georgetown University, November 3rd
Hope to see some of you there!
Nov 1
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Michael McFaul
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Autocrats vs. Democrats: Launch Week Highlights
Media moments and key discussions from the book’s first week.
Nov 1
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October 2025
In the Firing Line
My recent conversation with Margaret Hoover.
Oct 31
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A Conversation on 'Autocrats vs. Democrats' with Ambassador McFaul and Lt. Col. Vindman
Oct 31. 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET, on Substack Live!
Oct 30
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Alexander Vindman
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Live with Preet Bharara
A recording from Michael McFaul and Preet Bharara's live video
Oct 30
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Preet Bharara
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