Autocracies are rising. To compete with China & Russia in the 21st century, we need to return to the basics that underpinned Cold War success: strong democratic alliances, global institutions (which can and should be reformed), and renewed engagement and cooperation.

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...

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.

Three decades ago, democracy looked unstoppable. Today, Russia and China are rewriting the rules. My latest book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder lays out how we got here—and how the U.S. should respond. www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

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.

Putin is backing Iran, strengthening a regime confronting the U.S., and exploiting the chaos for Russia’s gain. This isn’t complicated. Trump and his team need to wake up to this reality.

Today, the last major US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires. It allowed inspectors on both sides to examine each other’s systems, reducing uncertainty. Without facts, worst-case thinking takes over—and that’s dangerous for nuclear powers.

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.

I was asked in a Q&A this week about Russia’s post-Putin leadership. Short term? We likely see a Putin 2.0–type successor. Longer term? History suggests the pendulum swings. Watch below, or check out McFaul's World on Substack for more: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/recording-...

Putin has made it clear he doesn’t see Ukrainians as an independent nation. Until that belief changes, tragically, this war is likely to continue. His negotiators have given little indication that they’re prepared to engage seriously in peace talks

Yeah, the Sky are just connected on defense. Real tough to find gaps.

@jolandaneff #Tissot #TTouch #sportswatch #SwissWatch #Active #Lifestyle #Since1853 @tissot_official #ad 🎥 @kahncreative

Northside Home Care Services workers were outside the Dáil yesterday (and out in Coolock today) with their union the IWU to fight for their basic entitlements to pay parity. Have a listen to Sonya explain why they're there, and why they'll keep fighting. #FightForYourRights #JoinAUnion

When both parties are backed by the same mega-donors, citizens aren’t heard or represented. ❌ It doesn’t have to be this way. The Digital Politics Hub can connect you to citizen-first candidates who care about you, not mega donors. 👀 Plug into it now to vote for you https://hub.futureis.org/ 👈

Unlocking Energy: The Power of Red Light Therapy Follow @biohackingpathway for more

Happy Friday from adoptable kitty, Rose! This sweetie is taking a relaxed approach to her birdie watching today, so cute! Rose and her sister, Hunny, are both grand girls and they are going to bring so much fun and love to their forever home. They are 1.5 years old and they do well with other

Recapping Temple’s 95-67 win over Saint Francis ✂️Video clip below ⬇️ 🗞️Read my column at Big5Hoops site👇 big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys... 🎥FULL video recap at BracySportsMedia TikTok 👇 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrqa9pdR/ #Big5Hoops

How does Cal Raleigh’s oblique injury impact his play? What does a fully healthy Cal Raleigh look like? We broke it all down with our friends at Lake Washington Physical Therapy⬇️

Anybody else do the same today in NJ? 😂 Our (colder) forecast: https://cupajoe.live/weekend-weather-jersey-shore-tidal-flooding/ 

the shield is hard, ok? #capfact #captainamerica #comics #marvel #mcu

Starmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quit #keirstarmer #labourparty #election #shabanamahmood #london #news #curiousfellow

#AEW #FullGear 2025 - #MarkBriscoe defeats #KykeFletcher to win the TNT championship | #allelitewrestling

Me when I am teleported back to the beginning 🤦‍♂️ AJ & Lulu are streaming on #youtubegaming & #twitch every Thursday at 7pm PT! #streamer #gaymer #queer #youtube #indiegaming #lgbt #anime #pokemon #retro #pixelgames #rpgmaker #pokopia #cozygaming #cozygames #retrogaming #pokemonecho #fangame

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

New episode of Let’s Address This: Zahid and Melissa Chaudhry share how Zahid, a U.S. Army veteran, was unlawfully detained by ICE during his citizenship appointment. Watch our full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGKV...

Finally………sord…… #indiegames #zelda #n64

Nebenzya: "So, this is the difference between - I mean, I'm not saying that the war is a good thing, I'm not enjoying it - but I mean, in this kind of hostilities, yes, there are civilian victims, but the difference is that we never go after civilians deliberately."

Are you ready to shake your Shamrock at the Sixville Mall Theatre? This week's Matinee is Leprechaun in the Hood. It's a bad movie but Wes finally gets some short king representation. Link in our bio or Sixville Mall Entertainment wherever you get your pods.

President Trump says the White House is preparing to host UFC Freedom, a UFC fight on the South Lawn in celebration of America’s 250 and the president’s 80th birthday on June 14. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world

#stocks #economy #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/vw4kbwje

IAC/InterActiveCorp Oct 2004 Archived Web Page 🧩 #usainteractive #2004

⭕Intervention des militantes de #Nous-Toutes dans le théâtre où #Bruel joue sa pièce en toute impunité. 🎥 #CLPRESSFR

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. Blood clots are known as the silent killer, and they can affect anyone no matter their age or fitness level. Its symptoms are subtle and can show up where people least expect it: a pain in the calf or trouble breathing.

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

#BetterConnected [VD: Animation advising no alcohol on-board services. Travel Safe. Respect staff. Respect fellow passengers]

Another manic Monday? Relax, take a load off, and enjoy some new "quickies" from our Laugh-In 2025 Redoo department. It's our little home-made contribution to keeping up everyone's resistance with a little humor in these crazy times. #humor #parody #comedy #laugh #news

Any grandparent say books will last longer than human&present&char try to save books in Netflix ATLA, GoT, Shogun, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, Star Wars, Robin(One Piece)? Granddad:In thousand year,it'll still shine brightly.But people who wrote these books,I'm afraid even bone have turn to dust

Happy Birthday, Momomo!

Happy Tom Lehrer Tuesday to all who are old and grey!

Thin crispy crepe with Nutella, bananas, strawberries, blueberries and crunchy cornflakes, topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Get this at the Tia Crepe (티아 크레페) stall at the Bupyeong Market in Incheon, South Korea. Prices for crepes generally range from US$2.50 to $3.30 each. #streetfood

Laurent, chef du département sûreté/environnement de l’Andra nous explique ce qu’il faut comme études de sûreté pour pouvoir exploiter CIGEO #science #nucleaire #youtube #interview

In this week's Factal Forecast: Deadly violence in Syria - interview w/ Agnese Boffano July 20: Japan upper house election July 22: UK's new immigration rules come into force July 23: World Court to issue climate change opinion On our blog and in your headphones🎧 blog.factal.com/2025/07/fore...

itstraiycede I really wish some of my people were more proactive than reactive.

GITCHO ASS DOWNNNN….. 💀 #AEWCollision

Here's a preview of one of the new songs in the upcoming steam release of Flowerdrops. Darkbloom is the perfect airy tune to listen to while you grow flowers in a remote icy cavern. Wishlist Flowerdrops today! store.steampowered.com/app/3708530/... #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #cozygame

🎧 Adventures In Legal Tech: In this episode, attorney Harshita Ganesh joins host Jared Correia for a nuanced discussion of AI adoption in law firms. Catch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/zQKX50Z571t

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...

During my visit to the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, I learned about the history of white pine logging in northern Minnesota.

Professionals mit CPMAI_ Experten für KI-Implementierung statt nur KI-Experten! P45: PM Cowboy Podcast Gast: Markus Kopko, PMP, PgMP ist ein KI in Projektmanagement Experte. Thema: Die Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz in & mit Projektmanagement

He's as religious as I am straight. LOL

Every time I see this gal do aerial silks I’m in awe

Bottom of the 5th, TJ McKenzie hits a solo home run of his own, extending the Ballers' lead to 3-0! #letsgooakland #oaklandballers

Can you guess the lab equipment? 🕵️‍♂️🔬 👇️ Take a look at the the video and match it to one of our research areas. #mpimr #maxplanck #opticalnanoscopy #cellularbiophysics #science #chemichalbiology #biomolecularmechanisms #labequipment #guessthelabequipment

Hamamatsu Flower Park, Shizuoka, JP #Japan #Nippon

📢 I’m officially starting my studies to become a ✨3D Environment Artist✨, excited for what’s ahead (ﾉ>ω<)ﾉ 💛!

new job starting tomorrow

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.

This week is #mentalhealthawarness Week. 💛 The theme for this year is 'action'. Raising awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too. We need action in our NHS, schools, prisons and housing services to better support people when they need it. #mhaw @mentalhealthfoundation

U.S. authorities said they uncovered a “sophisticated” tunnel used to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. The discovery came after a months-long Homeland Security investigation in San Diego.

"They hate us for our freedom"