Michael McFaul
@mcfaulmike
Vladimir Putin’s Russia may be the biggest beneficiary of Trump’s war in Iran so far—but don’t forget about Xi Jinping’s China. I discussed how both are benefitting in a recent NPR interview: www.npr.org/2026/04/03/n...
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Right now, the conversation isn’t about nuclear programs, or free and fair elections in Iran. It's about reopening a body of water that was open before this war started. Chalk that...
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I’m struck by how often Trump referred to Xi as his “friend” and a “great leader.” Xi Jinping, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, is a dictator. He also offered no such reci...
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Ukraine isn't subjugated. Its government still stands. Its military is stronger than before. NATO expanded with Finland & Sweden joining. And Russia has paid an enormous pri...
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Trump’s comments last night about “Obama’s Iran deal” were simply wrong. It wasn’t perfect, but it capped uranium enrichment at 3.67%. Since Trump scrapped it, Iran has enriched to...
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Putin is losing this war. Tried to take all Ukraine—failed. Tried to overthrow Zelenskyy—failed. Tried to demilitarize Ukraine—failed. Tried to stop NATO expansion—failed. I hone...
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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.
Putin is losing this war. Tried to take all Ukraine—failed. Tried to overthrow Zelenskyy—failed. Tried to demilitarize Ukraine—failed. Tried to stop NATO expansion—failed. I honestly can't believe this war has not ended yet.
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.
Alexei Navalny loved Russia and opposed Putin. Patriotism and dissent are not contradictions. Loving your country doesn’t mean staying silent about its leaders. No one should be murdered for speaking out.
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, but he’s also called on Iranians to rise up and “take over” their government. Which is it? You can’t negotiate with the same regime you’re trying to replace — that’s absurd.
The U.S. and Russia were both backing the same candidate in Hungary’s recent election (and he lost). Peter Magyar’s victory is great news for Hungary, Ukraine, Europe and small-d democrats everywhere. Read more: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/viktor-orb...
Strength isn’t isolation. It’s partnership. At the Munich Security Conference, I’m talking about why alliances make us stronger and safer. Join me at the MSC Bookstore (18:00–18:30) as I discuss these themes + more from my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: 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.
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
Embracing Putin while withholding critical support for Ukraine makes us look like a feckless friend and partner. And making allies purchase weapons just to reroute them to Ukraine? That isn’t leadership—it’s immoral.
Pam Bondi & Donald Trump are being dishonest with the American people. Bondi's OWN DEPARTMENT published a report on violent right-wing extremism and wiped it when Donald Trump said that political violence is only a problem on the left. Restore the data and keep Americans safe.
Hoy domingo estuvimos en Almería para dar la Jornada 8 de la División de Honor Senior entre el C.P. y el Atlético Marbella Paraíso. Grabado en Marbella Directo. Narración de Alejandro Ruiz.
On the show this week: • Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran and the battle of narratives intensifies • The White House is using AI bots to respond to the ICE killing of Renee Good • Cory Doctorow on how scrutiny has taken a backseat in the AI arms race ▶️ youtu.be/RQc5WhffayY
De'Aaron Fox limped off after Lu Dort's leg landed on his ankle diving for a loose ball
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Eles são canalhas, imundos. Uma quadrilha instalada no país! Pior cego manipulado é quem ainda não viu isso!
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🏁🏴🥇 George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren's Lando Norris to pole position for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort. #F1 #CanadianGP
So this is the biggest problem with this movie, Thor’s exposition bath
🚀 From a simple free mining app to a growing global ecosystem, InterLink is building the future of digital finance 🌐💳 The InterLink Visa Card milestone proves how fast the network is evolving, with millions of users joining the mission every day ⚡ #InterLink #ITLG #ITL
What wonderful words to give me! Thank you so much 🤍 @moberzan.bsky.social 💥
When “Normal” Labs Don’t Match How You Feel “Normal” test results do not always explain why you feel unwell. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o0k2M2Q7BU
Reports indicate Israeli forces raided al-Mughayyir village, fired flares over Jabalia camp, and bombed al-Faluja area in Gaza. A Palestinian truck crashed after settler attack near Atara. #Israel https://osint-signals.com/summary/725
I was honored to attend the ceremony at Fort Snelling yesterday. All those buried there are heroes — ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Americans who fought for a future where liberty prevails.
📣 New #book launch 🏭️ What makes a good job in times of rapid change? 'Job Quality in a Turbulent Era' explores how #digitalisation, #AI, and the #GreenTransition are reshaping #JobQuality. 📖 Read, download, and share (open access) on Elgar Publishing: buff.ly/7fHezor
What if there is nowhere left to go? Automation once moved us from factories to offices. AI may replace both. Dr. Ryan Jenkins explores why this wave could be different and what happens when machines outperform us at what we value most. 🎧 Listen: youtu.be/gJToM1x-pIE #AI #FutureOfWork #Podcast
technology has advanced so far that we can now make video simulations of what it would be like to have the Badge Arcade Bunny as your roommate #wolfbungaming
We've just handed down the 2026 Federal Budget. It's a responsible and ambitious budget aimed at building and strengthening our nation. It's about building a country where hard work pays off and everyone has the opportunity to get ahead.
On this week's Rational Security, @sranderson.bsky.social, @tylermcbrien.com, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, and @noupside.bsky.social discussed some big national security including the concerning rise of amateur OSINT accounts, the SAVE America Act, and more. youtu.be/bKmUP19hHxk
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🚨 Nearly all musical acts drop out of DC Freedom 250 festival after lineup announcement 👍 @harryjsisson.bsky.social
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Rest and come back stronger. Another big week for the markets kicks off tomorrow. #Weekend #NYC #Stocks #daytrader #finance101 $SPY $QQQ
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“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028,” Whitmer said. 🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/28/democratic-gov-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-says-she-wont-run-president-2028/
Yazi oder Nnn welcher Terminal File Manager https://www.pixeledi.eu/freebies?link=188 Yazi oder nnn im Vergleich fuer schnellen Datei Workflow im Terminal. #yazi #nnn #terminal #linux
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Today, I'm in Lexington, NE. We'll be holding a town hall and listening to residents who've been impacted by the Tyson plant closure and now these wildfires.
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❓Drei schnelle Fragen an - heute mit Themen von „Ist ein Richter auf Probe ein richtiger Richter?“ bis hin zu „Was wäre, wenn wir in einer Zeitschleife leben?“ Lasst euch überraschen ☺️ #dreischnelleFragenan #RichteraufProbe #RechtSymBadisch
This happened in #GreenvilleSC #InCaseYouMissedIt 🔔: A long-standing nonprofit in the Upstate benefiting struggling families kicked off their annual summer feeding program. It’ll run through August and serve 1200+ meals a week across 27 sites. #UpstateCircleofFriends #summerfoodprogram #donatenow