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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 2h
Joshua Rauh joins Uncommon Knowledge to examine America's mounting federal debt and the political obstacles to controlling government spending. The conversation also covers President Trump's tariff policies and California's proposed billionaire tax and how it could drive taxpayers out of the state.
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The Billionaire Tax, The Busted Federal Budget, And The Future Of The American Experiment | Hoover Plus
Hoover Institution economist Joshua Rauh examines America’s mounting federal debt and the political obstacles to controlling government spending. 
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 5h
NEW RESEARCH: As launch technology advances, the systems that keep space safe and sustainable must also advance. Simone D'Amico and coauthors outline how the US can lead by establishing data-sharing policies, investing in advanced space traffic coordination tech, and promoting global standards.
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Space Safety and Sustainability, Part II: Recommendations
Part 2 of this Space Safety and Sustainability report outlines urgent strategies for the United States to enhance space traffic coordination amid rapid satellite growth. It proposes a three-pillar app...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 11h
As melting sea ice opens new shipping routes, China is exploring a route through the Russian Arctic that could link China to Europe and reduce its reliance on vulnerable maritime chokepoints. New episode of China Considered with Elizabeth Economy and Glenn Tiffert: plus.hoover.org/plus/researc...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What happens when climate science and climate rhetoric drift apart? Hoover's Steve Koonin writes that the gap is now driving policy that exchanges reliable, affordable energy for symbolic wins.
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Climate Science, Energy Reality, and the Cost of Alarm
Exaggerated fears clash with what the world needs: reliable energy, rational mitigation, and truth.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The beautifully integrated North American auto industry is likely to be a casualty of new tariffs on Canada, writes David Henderson.
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Hurt a Beautiful Industry
US-Canadian auto manufacturing has been a standout success for both sides. Eroding that trade signals danger for the future.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“The Ketterer/Vorwald Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships reflect Hoover’s commitment to investing in the next generation of scholars and leaders,” said Condoleezza Rice. Hoover's new pathway allows for recent college graduates to pursue consequential policy research alongside leading Hoover scholars.
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Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships Open New Research Pathway at Hoover
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Hoover hosted its fifth annual International Seminar this June, convening 37 midcareer diplomats and national security professionals from like-minded nations for to explore political, economic, military, and technological challenges confronting free societies.
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Hoover Equips Diplomats & National Security Officials With Insights To Confront Shared Challenges At International Seminar
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Xi is facing an economic slowdown at home. The recent summit in DC gave him breathing room, writes Hoover Fellow Sumit Ganguly. He adds that with a Communist Party congress looming next year, easing tensions with the US only enables Xi to consolidate his position in Beijing.
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A smoke and mirrors summit in which Xi emerged with the upper hand
At a time when Xi faces a domestic economic slowdown, the summit gave him significant breathing room. With a Communist Party congress looming next year, the easing of tensions with the US enables Xi t...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
AI agents are communicating with one another. Experiments by the Free Systems lab, led by Hoover's Andy Hall, show how a shared message board can lead a swarm astray, and which rules help keep it on track.
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Extraordinary Multi-Agent Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
AI agents are talking to one another. Our experiments show how a shared message board can lead a swarm astray, and which rules help keep it on track.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Taiwan has been successful at defending its democracy against disinformation, cyberattacks and other pressure campaigns by China, but will need to do more to prevent democratic backsliding at home, says Hoover’s Larry Diamond.
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Is Taiwan’s democracy under threat? | Interview with Larry Diamond
The Hoover Senior Fellow sat down with Taiwan News.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Some $300 billion in stablecoins circulate, almost all dollar-denominated. That suggests a strong future for the dollar, writes Griswold Center scholar Carolyn A. Wilkins, but institutions must be strong enough to support that growth. Learn more in the latest piece for Hoover's Commons Initiative.
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How Stablecoins Can Serve Dollar Dominance
To extend the dollar’s reach, America needs to preserve the credibility that makes it the currency most worth holding.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hoover's Benjamin Jaros discusses California’s Proposition 40, the "billionaire tax," on the Follow Your Different podcast. Jaros highlights the constitutional challenges the tax is likely to face, if passed.
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California’s New Life Savings Tax Hiding in the “Billionaire Tax”
A conversation with Hoover's Benjamin Jaros.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Waste, fraud, and abuse are usually lumped together into one phrase. But each term describes a separate betrayal of the public trust. Understanding the differences can help provide accountability and drive reform: www.hoover.org/research/government-…
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza (@vkaramurza.bsky.social) remembers the bravery of Russians who stood against the 1991 coup attempt. He still sees reason to hope for a democratic Russia. Carolyn Kennedy shares more in Freedom Frequency.
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Russian Discontent Made Visible
Opposition leader cites the strength of ordinary Russians—and sees hope for a post-Putin country.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@ecb.europa.eu Executive Board member Philip Lane joins Hoover Senior Fellow Steven J. Davis on Economics, Applied to discuss Europe's AI gap, the roles of regulation and venture capital, and the challenge of turning new technology into real productivity gains. www.hoover.org/plus/researc...
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AI And The Euro-Area Economy | Hoover Plus
Steven Davis catches up with ECB Executive Board Member Philip Lane for a conversation about AI’s impact on Euro-area economies.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
AI will have significant impacts well beyond Silicon Valley. Hoover Director Condoleezza Rice joined The Will Cain Show to discuss why she sees AI as a positive development, how the technology will transform national security, and why policymakers need to keep pace.
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Condoleezza Rice: AI will have 'greater effects' than the Industrial Revolution
Hoover Director Condoleezza Rice discusses the AI regulation debate
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When President Trump moved to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over "biased" coverage, it set off a fast-moving legal showdown. On Free Speech Unmuted, Hoover's Eugene Volokh and Jane Yakowitz break down why the law was surprisingly clear-cut.
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Can The President Kick Reporters Out Of The White House?
When President Trump moved to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over "biased" coverage, it set off a fast-moving legal showdown.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Eyck Freymann breaks down how the US and its allies can counter Chinese pressure on Taiwan: maintain conventional military deterrence, prepare for the economic fallout of a crisis, and impose costs on Beijing for escalating pressure in the gray zone. Full GoodFellows: www.hoover.org/plus/researc...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
No other region touches American lives so directly and at such scale than Latin America, writes Hoover's Anja Manuel on @thehill.com She argues that Washington should engage with more consistency.
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Americas First: Trump and Latin America
While Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent travels to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru faced criticism regarding legal overreach and geopolitical tension, the article argues that the United Stat…
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The US-China technology race isn't just about chips, data centers, and supply chains. It's also about talent. A new report by Hoover's Amy Zegart and Emerson Johnston reveals that although the US holds advantages in STEM talent, China is closing the gap fast.
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The 2026 US Talent Report: Benchmarking America’s STEM Pipeline Amid the Great Talent Competition
This report assesses America's ability to develop, attract, and retain STEM talent and warns that its advantages over China are narrowing rapidly.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"In the end, Americans must rely on their own people, constitutional government, and open culture to harness AI for the public good—and to deter hostile powers from using it for evil." Victor Davis Hanson examines how AI concerns are being boosted by politicians and what Americans can do about it.
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AI and the Same Old Politicized Hysteria
America has endured decades of politicized doomsday warnings. Today’s AI panic follows a familiar script.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After months of tensions with a NATO ally, how much has the US actually gained from the new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland? Hoover's Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social examines how much of the deal is new, and the costs of getting there.
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Trump’s ‘Historic’ Greenland Deal Is Old Wine in New Bottles
After months of threats and tensions with a NATO ally, how much has the United States actually gained from the new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland?
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Millions of Russians oppose the war in Ukraine and Putin's rule, says Vladimir Kara-Murza. Watch the full episode of Today's Battlegrounds with Hoover's H.R. McMaster: plus.hoover.org/plus/researc...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
California's long road to ruin started with a dream and a wholly inadequate funding mechanism. The Golden State’s golden gravy train was never on sound financial ground, but the political wheels never stopped rolling, writes Lee Ohanian.
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First Stop On California’s High-Speed Rail: The Tiki Bar!
The state’s long road to ruin started with a dream and a wholly inadequate funding mechanism. The Golden State’s golden gravy train was never on sound financial ground—but the political wheels never s...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗓️ Friday, 10/2, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ⤵️ Former president of Mongolia and Hoover Fellow Elbegdorj Tsakhia joins HR McMaster for a timely discussion of Mr. Elbegdorj’s path from pro-democracy activist to president, and his continued work advancing democratic governance internationally.
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Democracy Without Shelter: How Mongolia Holds The Line
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In a Q&A for Barron's, Hoover Fellow and author of The Grumpy Economist John Cochrane offers a contrarian view on rate hikes.
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Higher Interest Rates Lead to More Inflation, Says Economist John Cochrane. Here’s How It Works.
Cochrane, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, says that rate cuts will lower inflation only in the short term, absent restrictive fiscal policy.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thomas Sowell has shaped how millions think about markets, culture, and public policy. A new collection features leading scholars Condoleezza Rice, Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and more on Sowell's impact. Pre-order: www.amazon.com/Sowell-Legacy-Impact…
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Can policymakers count on low interest rates? Harvard Professor of International Economics Kenneth Rogoff joins Hoover's Steven Davis at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium to discuss the uncertainty around real interest rates, risks of high government debt, and why fiscal prudence matters.
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Real Interest Rates and Fiscal Prudence  | Hoover Plus
Ken Rogoff says he was right about secular stagnation, real interest rates, and what it means for fiscal policy. 
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
James Wilson, a strong influence in the 1787 Constitutional Convention, clarified the role of naturalization in the new republic: it would be a nation that honored liberty-seekers regardless of where they came from. Paola Sapienza examines Wilson's influence on America's vision.
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An Immigrant’s Constitution Built a Stronger America
James Wilson foresaw the power of welcoming free people who aren’t held back by birth.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
California's Prop 39 brings voter ID requirements that many other states have adopted. Supporters say it would ensure election integrity, while opponents worry that some voters don't have ID. Analysis by California Decides helps you understand the debate.
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Proposition Lab: Proposition 39
Proposition 39 requires voters provide either state-issued identification to vote in person or the last four digits of a government-issued identification number to vote by mail-in ballot, similar to many other states.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Why does America’s technology leadership matter beyond Silicon Vally? A16z general partner and Hoover Fellow Anne Neuberger joins Ben Horowitz on The a16z Show to discuss how AI is reshaping the relationship between government and innovation around the world.
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Ben Horowitz on the Global Race for Tech, Power, and Influence
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
America's 250th birthday may have passed, but several current exhibitions offer a timeless and important look at the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment. Michael Auslin on @washingtonpost.com ⤵️
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Opinion | For the 250th, quiet contemplation of the document that started it all
These unvarnished but unbiased exhibits on the Declaration of Independence deserve a visit.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hoover's Niall Ferguson writes that we need an AI version of the 1970s Biological Weapons Convention.
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AIpocalypse Now
It’s not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It’s the next global financial crisis. It’s the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Hoover Immigration Initiative is launching to investigate how the patchwork of laws and administrative rules that have shaped US immigration policy over the last half century are currently serving our economy.
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Hoover Immigration Initiative to Examine High-Skilled Immigration and the American Economy
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Xi Jinping seeks to transform the international system in a way that reflects China's values. How can the US respond appropriately? Hoover's Elizabeth Economy offers her take on what's at stake in Beijing-Washington relations as Trump and Xi meet in DC. Via @bloomberg.com.
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Bloomberg Talks: Elizabeth Economy on the Trump-Xi Summit
Hoover's Elizabeth Economy offers her perspective on this week's summit.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
How can leaders prepare for strategic surprises in an uncertain world? In @thecipherbrief.bsky.social, Hoover's Maria Langan Riekhof draws on 34+ years in the Intelligence Community and CIA Red Cell lessons to show how organizations can stress-test assumptions and prepare for many possible futures.
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Navigating a More Uncertain World: Lessons from CIA’s Red Cell
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the United States is confronting yet another era of profound uncertainty and potential dangers. The pace and scale of change are creating unforeseen disruptions that impa...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Newspaper publisher and activist Jimmy Lai has been jailed since 2020. Hoover Fellow Paul Wolfowitz argues that if China releases Lai, it could help rebuild trust with Washington.
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Opinion | In the Name of Trust, Free Jimmy Lai
There’s a diplomatic opportunity in Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hoover has established a new pathway for recent college graduates to pursue consequential policy research alongside leading Hoover scholars with its new Ketterer/Vorwald Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships.
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Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships Open New Research Pathway at Hoover
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In order to cut emissions without sacrificing economic growth and prosperity, the US must embrace energy abundance, innovation, and environmental honesty, says Steve Koonin.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
China is placing a major bet on humanoid robots. Writing in @robohub.org, Hoover's Allison Okamura and coauthor Ellen Rumley break down China's push into embodied AI and why it matters for global manufacturing, supply chains, and technological competition.
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Robotics roadmaps from around the world spotlight of the month: China - Robohub
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hoover Institution's Niall Ferguson makes the case on @thefp.com that America faces serious problems, including growing debt, but adversaries have even larger issues.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Research into sanctions shows the power of substitution goes both ways, but not always equally. University of Michigan economist Rudi Bachmann explains in a new essay for Hoover's Commons initiative.
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Turning Import and Export Restrictions into Weapons
Research into sanctions shows the power of substitution goes both ways—but not always equally.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Does the competition over artificial intelligence supersede all other US-China concerns? Eyck Freymann joins Hoover's GoodFellows to discuss the state of the superpowers' rivalry and the possibility of a Chinese move on Taiwan in the near future.
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GoodFellows: Taiwan’s Slow Squeeze, Ukraine’s Long War - Eyck Freymann
What to make of the Cold War rivalry over AI and the prospects of a Chinese move on Taiwan? Hoover fellow and Sino expert Eyck Freymann discusses the state of…
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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy @washinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"The devastation of Washington’s Persian Gulf bases and the key role played by the Kingdom in US operations against Iran is likely to have long-lasting implications for future US military deployments and basing in the Middle East," writes David Schenker in @hooverinstitution.bsky.social's Caravan.
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Jordan’s Strategic Importance to Washington Increases
Given the heavy damage inflicted on more vulnerable facilities closer to Iran, Jordan has emerged as perhaps the most critical center for America’s regional military activities for the current crisis ...
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What comes after Putin in Russia? Opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza.bsky.social joins H.R. McMaster to discuss Ukraine, the perils facing Russia's opposition, the effort to organize the Russian diaspora into a coherent political force, and prospects for a post-Putin Russia.
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Russia: Repression, War, And Prospects For Freedom (Vladimir Kara-Murza)
H.R. McMaster and Vladimir Kara-Murza discuss the state of the war in Ukraine, the prospects and perils facing Russia's opposition, the shifting currents of Ru…
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hoover's Michael McFaul (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) argues that China is reaping the benefits of some of Trump's foreign policy actions. He adds that the "international popularity of democracy remains an important long-term advantage for the U.S. and its allies."
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When Xi Meets Trump, He Should Say Thank You
From war in Iran to threats against allies, China is reaping the benefits of Trump’s damaging foreign policies.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
China's policies have fueled rapid growth in technology sectors while other parts of its economy lag, says Rhodium Group's Logan Wright. Beijing may face mounting pressure to boost domestic consumption or rethink its growth model, adds Hoover's Elizabeth Economy.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"It is not unreasonable to assume that promises made during this year’s visit to the Trump White House will also result in disappointment and continued aggression against the US, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and other US allies and partners." H.R. McMaster on the upcoming Trump-Xi Summit.
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Don’t Engage in False Hope
Eleven years after Chairman Xi Jinping’s last White House visit, U.S. leaders should resolve to not be fooled again.
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Hoover Institution @hooverinstitution.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
When Trump and Xi meet in Washington, Taiwan and AI will likely be key topics of discussion. Hoover's Eyck Freymann chats with @wbur.org about what we can expect from the summit.
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Trump and Xi to meet in Washington with Taiwan in focus
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is coming to Washington, D.C., this week for a meeting with President Trump.
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