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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Oil may be flowing through the strait, but at the unsustainable cost of keeping the US Navy stuck in the Arabian Sea. Trump has proven the failure of America First and that success requires the help of allies he has spent a lifetime denouncing. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/the-diplom...

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The Diplomatic Cable 008: Oil Is Flowing, but at What Cost?

Tankers are moving through Hormuz again, under American guard. America First went to war alone, got stuck, and is now doing exactly what the global leader it scorned used to do.

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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 07/10/2026

With the $11 billion merger of Paramount-Skydance with Warner Bros. Discovery, just five corporations now control 90% of the U.S. media landscape. Ali Velshi explains why mega media mergers pose a threat to democracy.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 07/10/2026

Trump can’t talk his way out of this one. He fumbled part of his most recent speech so badly that he ended up with the suggestion of Iran bombing U.S. cities. In typical fashion, the White House is saying you didn't hear clearly that which you obviously did. (link below)

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 07/10/2026

Today's Kinzinger Report is out and we cover: - DOJ's loyalist hiring spree exposed - Susan Collins' brutal debate - Secretary Bessent caught yelling at staff - Seniors turn on Republicans open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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BREAKING: DOJ's Loyalist Hiring Spree Exposed, Susan Collins' Brutal Debate, Secretary Bessent Caught Yelling at Staff, and more...

Top Stories for October 7, 2026.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 07/10/2026

No matter how many Dems win the senate or house, it won’t be enough given how much damage Trump has done to our nation

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 25/09/2026

The far-right ideologues and grifters running U.S. foreign policy are the vanguard of a movement that will alter not just America but the world, @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu reports.

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Donald Trump’s Empire of Grift

Far-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction.

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emkow.bsky.social @emkow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From your lips to God’s ears

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I spoke with @eosnos.bsky.social, Sebastian Mallaby, and @marietjeschaake.bsky.social about how AI is changing the World. An often-chilling conversation about the technology, the people behind it, and how very different societies are trying to cope. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

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World Review: How AI Is Changing the World

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This week on World Review: Iran. Ukraine. Cuba. And the question in each case is the same: Success? Failure? Or Stalemate? newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

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World Review: Iran, Ukraine, and Cuba. Failure? Success? Or Stalemate?

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This week — the dangers of AI are becoming clearer, the CIA may be behind the droning of a fishing boat, what Trump can learn from Putin on deception, and how America is losing power. Enjoy! newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

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What Caught My Eye (no. 74)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A new Pentagon questionnaire sent to America's 31 NATO allies puts fealty above common interests, divides the allies among themselves, weakens collective defense, and ultimately could destroy NATO. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

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This is How NATO Dies

A new Pentagon questionnaire sent to America's 31 NATO allies puts fealty above common interests, divides the allies among themselves, weakens collective defense, and ultimately could destroy NATO.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 17/08/2026

I truly believe in ten years not a single person will admit in polite company to having supported Trump. Honest to God I fully believe that

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 10/08/2026

You may have seen the scary headlines about migrants from Morocco “crossing into Spain.” There’s some important context missing: they reached a Spanish territory in North Africa, not mainland Europe. That distinction matters. But FoxNews and the adminstration doesn't want you to know this

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 11/08/2026

from Casey Michel: "Trump simply announced that there was a whole suite of legislation that folks no longer needed to worry about. He had created a new legal architecture by fiat," providing a road map for crooked regimes and corrupt oligarchs newrepublic.com/article/2139...

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How Donald Trump Made the World Safe for Kleptocrats

The president is no stranger to corrupt self-dealing. But his second term in office has been about cutting rogues from all over the world in on the action.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A belated post on what caught my eye this week: A build up of assets around Cuba, the US-China competition, and how Venezuela’s failed earthquake response traces back to years of corruption and incompetence. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

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What Caught My Eye (no. 73)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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The DSR Network @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Are we being too laissez-faire in our approach to artificial intelligence? @ivodaalder.bsky.social and Graham Allison join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore the terrifying implications of hands-off policymaking. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... youtu.be/XGPIRTig0iI

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 12/08/2026

Donald Trump leads the most callous, corrupt, and incompetent administration in America's history. In the midterm elections, We the People will put a check on their power.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 12/08/2026

I think what you’re seeing in WI and the closer than expected Michigan senate race, it’s less about the Dems wanting to go far far left and more about wanting fighters. Completely normal desire in this Trump moment

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 10/07/2026

It remains a mystery why Platner has to resign for sexual impropriety and Trump doesn't

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In case you missed it, Chloe decided that should wanted to be on @pbsnews.org as well. Watch: youtu.be/96RvUkhkzr4?...

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PBS NewsHour -- NATO Summit Outcome

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Here’s what caught my eye this week: Rahm Emanuel’s speech telling Israel the hard truth, as only a true friend can. How the US response to Venezuela’s earthquake pales in comparison to the Haiti earthquake. And how Europe lost faith in Trump’s America. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

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What Caught My Eye (no. 69)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 26/06/2026

Apparently it is quite possible a coup happens soon in Russia Remember Candace Owens and others were just there bragging about how amazing it is

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

On World Review this week: Brexit becomes Bregret; but does the EU want Britain back? A Pax Iranica in the Gulf? And is the Ukraine War at a tipping point. With @scribblercat.bsky.social , @yanpal.bsky.social, and @yarotrof.bsky.social. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

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World Review: Brexit Turns 10. Iran's No-Deal Deal. Ukraine's Tipping Point.

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This week: Ukraine, the AI Race, and how politics in the US is changes were top stories that caught my eye. Also, don’t miss the interview with former Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz on the Iran nuclear talks. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

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What Caught My Eye (no. 67)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Trump ripped up the walkway between the West Wing and the mansion to replace it with polished African granite carved in Italy. "Paid for by me," he claimed. Except that's not true. Taxpayers paid $689,232, per documents obtained by @michaelscherer.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

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'Rush Project at Request of POTUS': Trump Is Draining the National Parks to Pay for His Projects

Money once used for crucial national-park repairs is now financing Trump’s redecorating projects.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Don't count on Trump to press Russia or help Ukraine. My interview with the BBC earlier today. youtu.be/FfbmCsTAV_M?...

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Don't Count on Trump to Help Ukraine

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/06/2026

Who wants to bet POTUS and Kushner, Witkoff et al end up winning this Iran war, by profiting off the 300 billion?

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emkow.bsky.social @emkow.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

So let’s give them more money they can throw away!

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 19/06/2026

Here a brief challenge to MAGA: can you name one concession Iran gave that didn’t exist before the war? Just one

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 19/06/2026

To know Barack and Michelle is to understand: They have always believed that leadership is about leaving something behind that empowers others.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 20/06/2026

Today’s episode of “you can’t make this up:” Trump set out to prove voter fraud in the voting machines. And found not a single instance of fraud, so they’re pretending the study never happened

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 20/06/2026

The White House: “look how amazing the reflective pool is suck it libs Obama had Algae this beautiful pool is what Trump does for America” -one week later- (Algae everywhere peeling paint) WH: “why do you guys obsess about the reflective pool!?”

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Ken Paxton’s own party impeached him. His own staff reported him to the FBI. Now his own defense attorney is endorsing our campaign. Those closest to Ken Paxton know he's unfit for office.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 12/06/2026

Trump wants Congress to "expunge" his impeachments from the historical record. There's just one problem: history doesn't work that way. A vote can't erase what happened. It can't erase January 6th. And it can't erase the record future generations will read. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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Trump Wants His Impeachments Erased. History Doesn't Work That Way.

A man who is confident in his place in history does not spend his presidency trying to rearrange it.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 12/06/2026

Operation epic surrender

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Lindsey Slater @lindseyslatertv.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The boys are back in town! Brew crew takes on the Phillies tonight. Weather wise - looks great temps falling through the 80s by first pitch. #wiwx -6.12.26--

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"The British Justice Minister said he was 'horrified' by Hegseth's comments, which were 'totally inappropriate and wrong' for the occasion, adding 'I hope he regrets it'..." www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"Somehow that wasn’t enough for Ms. Weiss. The video showed that the officer wasn’t standing in front of Renee Good's car and she wasn’t driving toward him, but that’s what the president said about that, and that’s the way she wanted it described..." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/m...

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Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

The Iran War, of course. But also a tale of bobbing heads with Russia and a must-red profile of Sam Altman. Plus links to a whole bunch of interviews I did this past week. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

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What Caught My Eye (no. 57)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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emkow.bsky.social @emkow.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Does anyone remember the Bay Of Pigs and the history of Russia and Cuba? WTF

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Trump's primetime address didn't clarify anything. Its nuclear weapons are buried, its regime has been changed, the Strait will "open naturally," its military has been devastated, Trump claimed of Iran. But we still need 2-3 weeks to do ... what? My take youtu.be/n89bisimA38?...

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'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This week on World Review: Trump’s Iran Speech; the impact of the Strait’s Closure; and Israel’s Strategy after 30 months of war. With @bobbyghosh.bsky.social, @gideonrachman.bsky.social, and @isabelcoles.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

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World Review: Trump's Speech Leaves Many Questions, the Impact of the Strait's Closure, and Israel's Security Strategy

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/03/2026

Bloomington Illinois representing at today’s No Kings!

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