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June 2026 Newsletter: Iran, Ukraine, and Lessons in Leadership
Reflections on the choices that shape American leadership abroad and at home.
Jun 29
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Michael McFaul
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Why Obama Was Such a Fantastic Boss
A trip to Chicago last week left me feeling nostalgic but also inspired to do more about the future.
Jun 23
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Michael McFaul
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Trump’s Failed War against Iran
Starting an unnecessary war was imprudent. Losing it is Trump’s greatest foreign policy failure so far.
Jun 19
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Michael McFaul
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Ukraine Is Winning
This spring, the stalemate on the battlefield has shifted in Ukraine's favor, complementing other Ukrainian victories in the war.
Jun 12
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Michael McFaul
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May 2026 Newsletter: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder
Cracks in Putin’s dictatorship, the Trump-Xi summit, and my recent visit to Beijing.
Jun 1
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Michael McFaul
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May 2026
Beijing Trip Report
Impressions from a week in the Middle Kingdom in the wake of Trump and Putin visits.
May 30
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Michael McFaul
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My Conversations with Stephen Colbert
Revisiting two appearances on The Late Show during pivotal moments in U.S.-Russia relations.
May 22
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Michael McFaul
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Happy Talk in Beijing, but Few Gains for America (Yet)
Despite the pomp and ceremony, the summit made little progress in advancing American national interests—at least for now
May 18
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Michael McFaul
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Détente 2.0: Hoping for a Boring Summit in Beijing
Trump is weaker, and Xi is stronger, since their last summit in Beijing. But the U.S. does not have to remain in this state of weakness forever.
May 12
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Michael McFaul
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A Conversation on the Growing Cracks in Putin’s Dictatorship
A deeper discussion of the arguments behind this week’s essay on Russia’s mounting political and economic pressures.
May 10
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Michael McFaul
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Jennifer Monaghan
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Growing Cracks in Putin’s Dictatorship
Predictions of Putin’s demise have been wrong many times before, but something is happening in Russia now that deserves more attention.
May 8
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Michael McFaul
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The $36 Billion Question - Webinar
The Economic and Humanitarian Consequences of Extending Russia’s Oil Waivers
May 3
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