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.

The Cold War wasn’t just an arms race, it was a race of ideas. We invested in international development agencies & soft power tools to compete. Dismantling them as China expands its Belt and Road Initiative, and Russia expands its own global influence operations, is unilateral disarmament.

Conventional military superiority doesn’t always guarantee success (think Vietnam, Afghanistan). Russia is learning that in Ukraine, where cheap tech, political will, and innovation are undermining its advantages in scale and firepower. Will the same be true for Iran?

No matter how this war ends, Trump will claim victory. But most Americans still don’t know why we went to war or what the objectives are. Without clear goals, how can we measure success? We "obliterated" their nuclear program last year, so what threat justified war now?

In my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder, I argue against “might makes right” thinking. Instead, I make the case that meeting today’s challenges from Russia and China requires renewed alliances, diplomacy, and democratic leadership.

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.

By disrupting the global economic order, we are making Beijing look like the rational, prudent alternative. Impressions matter. Right now, our global reputation is tanking while Beijing reaps the rewards. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZy3...

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.

Hard deals don’t get done in weeks. Serious diplomacy requires time, direct engagement, and experienced negotiators. We didn’t see that with Iran, and that begs the question of whether these negotiations were ever aimed at reaching an agreement or simply a decoy. W/ @katiecouric.bsky.social

Wait, Iran wants to make a deal (according to Trump)? Weren't we told months ago that we'd already eliminated Iran's nuclear weapons program?

Footage from yesterday’s ramming and stabbing attack in Modena, Italy. Police insist it was not a terror attack, but claimed the attacker suffered from mental health issues. #AureFreePress #News #press #Italy

4 milliards d'économies en santé ... c'est une aberration ! Manuel Bompard - BFMTV - 08/12/2025 #bompard #lfi #macron #politique #budget

Listen to me get distracted, talking about my “melancholy” piece. I wanted to talk about the sadness but my mind went elsewhere with its textures. It’s one of my personal favs of my own work. I’ll prob keep talking about it because there’s so much on this piece that short vids won’t do it justice 🖤

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🔥 A Dane's perspective: "Everything he touches is fake. Fake lips. Fake tits. Fake gold. Fake pools. Fake Bible verses. False promises to voters. False prophets in his cabinet. False flags for the cameras. And subpar acting from the cast." 💯

This is how the Arsenal players reacted to being Premier League Champions! 🏆🥳

The Empire State Building immediately changes to Knicks colors after they clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1999 🧡💙

Howwwwdy folks and welcome to Wolfy Wednesday, make each journey, trip and mile awesome, as part of a howwwwling good day.

It's unfortunate.But I think everybody knows exactly where all this is from.

Pope Leo XIV: I hear very troubling accounts of algorithms that can block access to healthcare, employment, and security. Nuclear disarmament remains a service to peace. AI now demands to be disarmed, freed from logics that turned it into an instrument of domination, exclusion, and death.

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"a flickering, broken fluorescent tube lit, heavily stoned reflection on our digital dystopian present, & the trials of trying to keep your head together in this modern shit show that promises so much, but rarely delivers." www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/hockita... @hockitay.bsky.social

This is what happens when you let AI pick your targets in an illegal war. @purgepalantir.bsky.social @peaceaction.bsky.social @masspeaceaction.bsky.social @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social

You return to Hamburg after a week, get off the subway with your folding bike, and find an SUV parked in the bike lane, another on the crosswalk, and yet another right in the middle of the sidewalk. What do we call that...!? All within 10 metres!

As the cost of everything continues to skyrocket, Donald Trump finally admitted last week that he doesn’t care about the American people’s financial situations. Nevadans deserve better. They deserve leaders who will work for them and their families.

Rubio says we're a couple days away from a deal with Iran 🙃

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 "𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠" 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡? Nonsense. Ever caught yourself saying, "I'm just maintaining my current health"? I've got news for you - that's not a thing. 🙅‍♂️

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🇬🇧 OF star Bonnie Blue announced she's having a baby shower, which sounds completely normal... Until she explains she's turning it into another opportunity to have sex with a bunch of random strangers What is wrong with her?? I feel so sorry for the poor

This was a bad idea and a waste of credits but I'm thrilled to have it on film

Mieschka glaubt es noch immer nicht, dass er es mit seinen rudimentären Skills, in die Drummer--Reihe des #oxfanzine geschafft hat. Deswegen kauft er gerade alle Hefte auf. Beeilt Euch also, falls Ihr noch ein Exemplar der aktuellen Ausgabe ergattern möchtet. . #mieschkamayonaise #littledrummerboy

❌ Cameras are going up everywhere for 'mass surveillance' not public safety They are linked to the new #AÏ #DataCenters ‼️ The ‘elites’ know when the masses ‘wake up’ they are going to need these control systems‼️ Your taxes are paying for this‼️ You are paying for your own subjugation‼️

The great tape experiment begins!!!! 📼

The UK media may be obsessed with the local elections, but our Healthcare Roundup newsletter digest stays focused on the news that shapes the health tech market. This week: the NHS starts to feel the impact of the US bombing of Iran and a French company buys a UK GP IT challenger. bit.ly/42UN0Bz

Izabella Galindo, MPH (Epidemiology), reflects on how her time at UTMB SPPH sharpened her research interests in aging and correctional health. Izabella served as Vice President of the SPPH Student Association this past year.

The White House Correspondent dinner shooting is fake. He is so desperate for his East Wing ballroom he'll put on a play.

We had a staff meeting this morning. It was...fun?! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how we use Art, Nature, and People to make a stereotypically boring meeting into something fun, engaging, and informative.

Today In 1993: Texas #Rangers outfielder Jose Canseco has a fly ball bounce off his head and over the wall for a home run at Cleveland Stadium in one of the all-time greatest #baseball bloopers! #Funny #MLB #History

Brentford LOSE to Liverpool, Liverpool above Villa, Villa 5th, CL spot transfers to Brentford Brentford WIN → Villa 4th → spot doesn't transfer → Brentford miss out Brentford could qualify for the Champions League by LOSING their last game. #Brentford #AstonVilla #ChampionsLeague #PremierLeague #EPL

Menstrual health is not a privilege it’s a right. This month, we’re amplifying voices, challenging stigma, and advocating for access to menstrual care and education. Let’s normalize the conversation and push for real change. #MenstrualHealth #EndStigma #HealthForAll #SRHR

I think Pete explained it best when asked on a conservative leaning podcast if America was ready for a gay president.

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5 hits and 3 walks in 9 plate appearances today for Kyle Schwarber, including 2 home runs and this game-tying single

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Men only want 1 thing. Take notes. 🫡💪👍🕺🚹 All aBoard Expo 2026 board game convention by Gaming Library @gaminglib

What I want to do after a lazy weekend: - Try a new restaurant - Frame postcards - Wear a new dress to lose to someone at chess

Meridian Park's fountains are back on! #dcparks #dc #newinDC

Starting PRAGMATA. No more sad dad, only happy dad vibes allowed here. twitch.tv/bubmanXIV

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When are too touchy/ feely, and I tell my friend "GET ME OUTTA HERE", this is exactly what I mean. 😆😆😆

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