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Why and How the U.S. Should Support Democracy in Iran
Trump has options to support democratic change in Iran. Why isn’t he using them?
Feb 11
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The Tragic End of the New START Treaty
The Expiry of this Nuclear Arms Control Pact Is a Loss for the World, America, and Me
Feb 5
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Will the U.S. Strike Iran—or Strike a Deal?
Iranians want a deal on democracy, not a deal on nuclear weapons. We should too.
Feb 3
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A Chaotic Start to 2026: I Can’t Retire Yet!
Reviewing January’s projects and publications
Feb 2
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The International Order Is Not Dead Yet
But it’s on a lifeline, becoming less liberal, and will only survive if we work hard to reform and renew it
Jan 30
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Talking Trump on The Court of History Podcast
Discussing the fallout from the U.S. president's reckless Greenland gambit
Jan 28
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Ukraine is not losing the war, but it cannot fight forever
A lasting peace will require Europe and America to work together to raise the cost of war for Russia
Jan 26
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No One Likes a Bully
Reflections on the future of US-European relations in the age of Trump
Jan 22
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On Air to Discuss Trump and Greenland
Speaking on MS NOW about why Trump's idea isn’t just dumb — it’s dangerous.
Jan 19
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McFaul’s World Podcast: Talking Iran with Abbas Milani
Stanford’s leading Iran scholar on the regime, protests, and what comes next
Jan 15
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Invading Greenland – Trump’s Worst Idea Ever.
It’s time to end this discussion now.
Jan 9
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Harry Litman and Michael McFaul: What’s next in Venezuela?
A recording from a live video filmed on 5 January.
Jan 9
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Trump’s Greenland Idea Is Not Only Insane, It’s Dangerous
We need to call it out for what it is.
Jan 7
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The U.S. Priority in Venezuela Must Be Democracy, Not Oil
Long-term evaluations of the success or failure of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela will be determined by what happens next.
Jan 5
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