NATO is for mutual defense, not a blank check for fighting other people’s wars. Its essence is prevention, not intervention. The alliance was designed to deter conflict, not to seek it out.

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 reciprocal praise for Trump. That asymmetry makes Trump appear in a visibly weaker position.

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.

A year ago, I wrote about being a liberal internationalist in the era of Trump’s illiberal nationalism. You can read that essay, and many more like it, on my Substack: McFaul's World. michaelmcfaul.substack.com

Putin’s brutal war is a vanity project. He doesn’t care about Ukrainians—but he doesn't care about his own citizens either. This war ends when we strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, tighten sanctions to starve Russia's war machine, and force Moscow to negotiate on equal terms. W/ @news.sky.com.

Stop trying to change Putin’s mind. Change his capabilities instead. Arm Ukraine with more and better weapons, and impose tougher sanctions on Russian individuals and companies to cut off the money funding this war.

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.

Putin’s war is a tragedy with no winners. Russia isn’t stronger, safer, or more prosperous for invading Ukraine. Its economy is deeply strained, emigration has accelerated, and its demographic crisis has intensified.

In Munich, I was embarrassed by America’s lack of support for Ukraine. Secretary Rubio did not even mention Putin’s invasion in his speech. I’m a patriotic American, I want to feel proud of my country again. We should stand with democracy against tyranny michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/an-embarra...

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 60%—much closer to weapons-grade. And that stockpile still hasn’t been eliminated.

Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas. Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.

MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves 3 Dead and Sickens at Least 8 as Dutch Cruise Ship Heads to Spain’s Canary Islands. 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #MVHondius #Hantavirus #CanaryIslands #CruiseShip #AndesVirus #Spain #WHO #BreakingNews #News #WorldNews #Noticias

IG: @ the.piaz Ukraine's 2014 shift: Russia's Sevastopol base in Crimea, a long-standing lease, became a flashpoint. A US-backed Maidan coup overthrew the pro-Moscow government, installing a pro-Europe one. #Crimea #Geopolitics #Sevastopol #Maidan #RussiaUkraine #AbolishNato #nato

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury : The Epstein cover-up by the White House and DOJ continues now,Trump is targeting members of his own party who have supported survivors and the release of the files Clearly, they don’t want whatever they’re hiding to come out—and they’re going after those who get in the way

😂😂😂 Trump says the clock is ticking very loudly...But looks like Iran's not listening. 😂😂😂. FOLLOW ME AND SUBSCRIBE: KnockOnNews.Substack.com - a satire. End this crazy war: #OccupyDemocrats #PoliticalSatire #TheResistance #pdamerica #Politics #AOC #BernieSanders

Jesus says nothing stays hidden forever—here’s why that’s mercy. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #BibleReading #christianfyp #fyp

Location: Mughalsarai, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh Date: April 10 At the Jago Hindu Jago program, Gopal Rai, president of the Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad, claimed that over two lakh Hindus every month are becoming victims of “Islamification” or “Christianisation.”

"Any student who walks through the door in public education, we educate. We do not pick and choose, and we stand by every child that needs an education in this state, and that's what we're standing for.” - Christopher Bushée, CTA Board of Directors District I We stand with LLEA

This is from a few years ago. This is a couple of real reptilian fossils talking with each other in a conversation excerpt from about 50 years ago. Yeah, these two are both a couple of evil racist lizards or were. They have both passed on from the earth realm now?.. lol #reagan #nixon

Memorial Day Vibes: Good Morning ☀️ - “Remember those who served. All gave some, some gave all” #MemorialWeekend #memorial #mondayvibes #olympiakos #memorialday #MondayBlog #MondayMorningRush #AuthorCommunity #AuthorsOfX #AMERICAISBACK #omg #pearlharbor Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/paul-...

🚨 JAMIE OVERTON OUT… WHAT’S GOING ON WITH CSK? 🚑 Another injury. Another key bowler gone. First Ellis, then Khaleel , and now Jamie Overton. At this point, CSK fans are spending more time reading injury updates than match updates. 📉

El estudio realizado por centros de investigación españoles e internacionales ha analizado 800 especies del Paleártico 📊 72 especies de aves de montaña se consideran raras por combinar alta singularidad funcional y áreas de distribución reducidas. Un tercio de ellas está amenazado a escala global.

This should be headline news.

ARRIVE hotel's Palm Canyon Swim & Social is our kind of poolside situation 😎 All-day brunch, a PALICOBB salad we dream about, and Coachella Valley Date ice cream next door. Adults only. Sunshine required. Have you been yet? #PalmSprings #PalmSpringsEats

No one chooses to be a refugee, but we can choose how we respond. @tirrcvotes.bsky.social @seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social We Don't Play!💜 #unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason

Reports that the administration is considering sending special forces to seize heavily fortified nuclear sites in Iran are dangerous and alarming. No boots on the ground in Iran.

Play the city with Luminato Festival from June 3–28 🎭✨ From live music and dance to powerful conversations and breathtaking performances celebrating Black artists, stories, and culture across Toronto, these are four events you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ @luminatofestival #LuminatoFestival

From Sen. Weiner: “I’m so angry. I’m angry for everyone who was already having a tough time. I don’t understand how any of my neighbors who are already having a tough time putting food on the table and paying the bills can afford these crazy gas prices — they’ve doubled! 1/2

Upfitters!! 🚨 We want to hear YOUR hot takes 👀 White to the rear? Red and blue on the same side? Let’s hear it! 🔊 Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️ #StrobesNMore #Upfitter #VehicleUpfit #FleetUpfit

Platform teams often need golden images with internal requirements baked in. This video shows how Docker Hardened Image (DHI) customizations let you define changes once, keep attestations intact, & have those changes persist automatically across every patch: https://bit.ly/3QRTSgk

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Neofeud 2 is a #cyberpunk game where a social worker for homeless robots, an ex-con & an ex-trillionaire princess fight world-ending post-human CEO / Kings NF 1 is 70% off now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/673850/Neofeud/ Itch […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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.

A new 5-Second Pose 😂😂😂 #AEWDynamite

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Goddamn how much did that shit cost + the ice sculptures??

Short clip of Theresa Theis defeating Mae Young Boston Arena, Boston, MA November 11, 1948 Theresa Theis was married to Ray Stevens and was trained by Bronko Nagurski. I wrote a short piece on her last year on my substack page: allancheapshot.substack.com/p/theresa-th...

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No, non è «puro intrattenimento», come mi ha scritto qualcuno. Anche perché l’intrattenimento “puro” - posta la necessità di una definizione precisa - non esiste: né al cinema, né in tv, né ovunque si possa immaginarlo. (i video sono di: XPeng #Robotics #CCTV)

Lisa Tao, Communications Specialist at Bethesda APAC, joins The PMAs 2026 judging panel. Two years connecting communities across Japan and Greater China on Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76 & DOOM. To Lisa, virtual photography is storytelling at its most personal.

Akale makes it 6-0 City

The robot is designed for combat, capable of assuming any position, moving on steep slopes, jumping over obstacles, and rotating 360 degrees. Targeting is automatic - www.linkedin.com/posts/hansla... #tech #technews

On April 13th voters in Scarborough Southwest don't have to put up with more of Carney's cuts, they can elect a young working class community/tenant fighter in Fatima Shaban of the NDP who will fight for those struggling with the everyday crisis of just getting by in a rigged economy.

It is time to vote DC! Some of my kids got together to remind our city that the ballot boxes are open and to rank their mom number 1 for DC Delegate by June 16.

This Friday we open the doors to our newly refurbished pavilion! Massive thanks to everyone who made this a reality. Join us for a momentous night with live music, a stocked bar, epic food from the Sizzlin' Rig, and a bouncy castle! Everyone is welcome! 🍻🍔🏰

At the conclusion of the 1982 Falklands Conflict, and prior to the repair of the runway at Stanley airport, this method was the fastest method to send mail from the island to the UK.

Worth of couple minutes listening to this one. I read a post that has additional points that are similar to this one. Will share that one soon. 🎥🎙️ Elisheva Abramson

Christian rights activist: Residency restrictions, attacks escalate aga For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Check out the trailer for Golf 5 Max, coming soon to Steam! Tag a friend you'd love to play with 🏌️ #indiegame #gamedev #golf #arcadegames

Taxpayer Money Gets Sent To Transnational Criminals in China?!

Jake is a very busy man.

Russia proudly announced that "exhaustive security measures" had been taken ahead of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Just hours later, the security measures had indeed been exhausted for St. Petersburg.

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.

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.

Jonas Mekas on artists. Thoughts?

Recent footage of Pinky Jr. (Dou Ban) exploring her yard at Vienna Zoo 🩷

Matsuyama Airport, Ehime, Japan #Japan #Nippon

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Mir geht Fußball zum Glück am Arsch vorbei, andernfalls wäre ich etwas angefressen, wenn ich mitbekommen würde, dass sich Fußballstars von der ÖVP, für ihre Zwecke, benutzen lassen.