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An Embarrassed American in Europe
Trip report from the 2026 Munich Security Conference
 • Michael McFaul
On the Second Anniversary of his Murder, Remembering Alexei Navalny
May his memory be a blessing.
 • Michael McFaul
Why and How the U.S. Should Support Democracy in Iran
Trump has options to support democratic change in Iran. Why isn’t he using them?
 • Michael McFaul
The Tragic End of the New START Treaty
The Expiry of this Nuclear Arms Control Pact Is a Loss for the World, America, and Me
 • Michael McFaul
Will the U.S. Strike Iran—or Strike a Deal?
Iranians want a deal on democracy, not a deal on nuclear weapons. We should too.
 • Michael McFaul
A Chaotic Start to 2026: I Can’t Retire Yet!
Reviewing January’s projects and publications
 • Michael McFaul

January 2026

The International Order Is Not Dead Yet
But it’s on a lifeline, becoming less liberal, and will only survive if we work hard to reform and renew it
 • Michael McFaul
Talking Trump on The Court of History Podcast
Discussing the fallout from the U.S. president's reckless Greenland gambit
 • Michael McFaul
Ukraine is not losing the war, but it cannot fight forever
A lasting peace will require Europe and America to work together to raise the cost of war for Russia
 • Michael McFaul
No One Likes a Bully
Reflections on the future of US-European relations in the age of Trump
 • 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.
 • Michael McFaul
McFaul’s World Podcast: Talking Iran with Abbas Milani
Stanford’s leading Iran scholar on the regime, protests, and what comes next
 • Michael McFaul
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