Many hear 'Trump' and think 'America'. But millions of us believe we’re better off pursuing win-win cooperation with allies than Trump's zero-sum games. In Autocrats vs Democrats, I outline an alternative strategy that advances US interests through global engagement www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

Trump thinks projecting strength means using military power whenever possible. But if we look like we ignore the rules, it's harder to explain why our actions are different from those we criticize elsewhere. In an era of great power competition with Russia & China, that hurts us.

Once in power, Putin cut taxes for elites, consolidated media (directly or via loyalists) & sought to manipulate the electoral process. Sound familiar? Some parallels are hard to ignore. The difference? The US has strong checks, an active civil society & deep democratic traditions—that gives me hope

War, tariffs, and diplomacy shouldn’t hinge on what benefits Trump personally. They should come from institutions, debate, and democratic oversight—and be in America’s national interest.

Power matters, but it's not everything. In Autocrats vs Democrats, I argue that three factors have shaped US-China/US-Russia relations in the last 250 years: power, regime type AND leaders. The interaction of these three factors explains why some eras see cooperation, others see confrontation.

A lesson from Hungary? Election winner Peter Magyar hardly ever spoke about democracy and dictatorship. He focused instead on corruption and rising costs, tying people’s struggles to the decisions and actions of those in power. That’s what resonated with voters.

Europe pushed back on Greenland, but Americans did too. The public, the markets, even some GOP senators spoke up. And Trump backed down. We don't live in a monarchy, we don't live in a dictatorship, and Trump won't be in power forever. Clip from my conversation on The Court of History podcast

In 2018, after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, I learned Russia wanted to interrogate me (and others) in exchange for US investigators questioning 12 Russian intelligence officers over electoral interference in 2016. The White House took nearly a day to reject the proposal.

So far, this trip feels heavy on pageantry and light on substance. Plenty of cordial exchanges, but few tangible deliverables. Maybe that changes tomorrow. But at the moment, Trump seems to view a good meeting with Xi as the goal itself.

The immense determination of Ukrainian warriors & civilians has prevented Putin from achieving any of his initial war aims: Tried to take all Ukraine—failed. Tried to overthrow Zelenskyy—failed. Tried to stop NATO expansion—failed. Putin is losing this war. I just hope it ends soon.

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Neurology may become one of the biggest areas transformed by AI. From brain imaging to stroke management and cognitive disorders, AI tools are helping doctors work with more objective and data-driven clinical insights. #AIinHealthcare #Neurology #MedicalInnovation

CUNY Law graduates disrupt commencement, calling out CUNY's complicity in genocide and colonialism to demand divestment from Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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While ordinary Pakistanis are suffering the #ThiefMinister of Punjab has just taken off on another useless tax-payer under foreign trip. VC Hum News

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"Comedian" Dave Landau on Fox News: "You look at somebody like Bad Bunny or you look at somebody like Trevor Noah. They don't have the actual ability to talk trash in their own countries ... in their homeland they would be killed for doing the very same thing." (Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico)

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Real estate agent Umar Hayat making another run at Winnipeg mayor's office? #Miami #LA #newyork #canada #vegas #usa #toronto #winnipeg #vancouver

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David Letterman Removes Stephen's Furniture

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Though I don't drink anymore this is a good drinking song at the end of a long week and it's Friday so have a drink for me! In 1990 when I was in my 30s I loved this artist the very first time I heard him sing. The rest is history. #Musicsky #music

It seems like there is a lack of patience in our society these days, especially on this platform. The arguments for universal healthcare are so numerous, it can be really frustrating, repeating them, add nausea and expecting to move the needle.

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It’s 2000. Your choice is…? Part 13. #nintendo #n64 #choice #ps2 #2000s

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Power prices in PA and NJ are about to go up by as much as 20% on June 1st. Protesters gathered outside PJM’s headquarters, calling for more investment in green energy they believe could bring down prices. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 6

He's as religious as I am straight. LOL

Europe is warming more than twice as fast as the global average 🌍 According to the European State of the Climate Report 2025 by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social, Europe has already warmed by ~2.5°C since pre-industrial times, versus ~1.4°C globally. 🔗 Read more: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/w...

❌ #Trümp's 250th anniversary celebration is completely collapsing ‼️ After celebrities backed out to avoid his toxic brand, he is desperately trying to cancel the event and turn it into a #MAGAally. The #Trümp administration is facing a massive cultural backlash.

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#Yunho and #Mingi at the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards #ateez #dailymingi

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We're in Palm Beach, just miles away from Mar-a-Lago, because we know Florida is where many of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes happened. While we know survivors were failed by their government, Ranking Member @robertgarcia.house.gov and Oversight Dems will keep fighting for justice and truth.

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PM Carney says he's not considering expelling US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra over Trump's latest 51st state post, adding that "it's an administration that we have to work with ... We take the administration as it is." 🎥 Credit CBC News ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

The New York Knicks are facing the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals in a matchup that has the internet on fire. Vox’s @benjysarlin.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know even if you’re not a basketball fan — and gives a nod to his pick.

More footage of missile strikes on Kyiv - possibly a failed interception, as explosions in the air are also visible as the missile streaks in from left of frame. Another very heavy missile attack on the capital, death and injury toll bound to rise.

Thank you to the more than 300 AILA members who participated in this year’s National Day of Action: A Better Way on Immigration! Together, we met with over 300 congressional offices in April, representing communities and AILA chapters across the country.

💢 'Caso Leire': los pagos de la trama. La UCO señala a Cerdán para mantener la trama 💬 "Humildemente, le recomendaría que no hace falta hablar de sicarios", afirma Marta G. Montero en #MalasLenguas

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UFC cage permanent ?

🇺🇸"Our foreign policy is one that's solely focused on the national interests of the United States of America." - Marco Rubio United States Secretary of State

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