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Why America Should Be on Ukraine's Side and Not Putin's Side, explained in 8 minutes.
via @YouTubeMcFaul's World is a reader-supported publication.
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In the Global Contest between Autocrats and Democrats, Which Side Are We On?
My new book — Autocrats Versus Democrats: China, Russia, and the New World Order will be out in October.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not be part of Russia peace talks
Listen to my latest appearance on NPR's WBUR podcast below
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Ukraine Will Win!
My Keynote Speech on the Occasion of the One-Year Anniversary of Diia CITY United
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The Limits of Coercive Power
If we continue to bully and berate our allies and partners, they will eventually find other friends
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McFaul's January 2025 Newsletter
My most recent projects and publications
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Why Is Trump Trying to Lose Our New Cold War With China?
He doesn’t care about the policies or ideals that helped us prevail against the USSR.
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January 2025

Surviving as a Liberal Internationalist in the Era of Trump’s Illiberal Nationalism
Constructive engagement and respectful opposition are the only viable options.
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American Foreign Policy in the New Trump Era
Trump’s approach to American grand strategy is clear, original and disruptive. But will it work?
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Stop Discussing the Purchase of Greenland!
Trump’s trolling of Canada, Denmark, and Panama is not just silly and distracting; it’s dangerous.
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I’m Back!
Finishing my latest book will now give me more time to write for Substack.
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Podcast with Ray Suarez: Ukrainians May Fight On, Even with a Trump/ Putin deal
Listen to the episode on "On Shifting Ground" below, or on Apple podcasts.
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