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‘Into hell’: Trump signals aggressive lame-duck foreign policy at UN

ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump’s unapologetic and chest-thumping address Tuesday before the U.N. General Assembly signaled an aggressive lame-duck foreign policy that will continue to reframe the world order. He stepped to the lectern in the massive hall in New York City for the fifth time — his 2020 General…

Roll Call · Sep 22

A Nostalgic Read for Foreign Policy Elites

Michael McFaul's new book feels like it was written in 2015, not 2025.

Reason · Oct 28, 2025

‘A bigger disaster than they’re letting on’: Trump’s meeting with Putin left officials ‘frightened’ after what they witnessed

Trump and his aides aren't even trying to hide how badly the recent meeting with Putin went.

We Got This Covered · Aug 18, 2025

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World awaits Trump’s next move as Russia ceasefire deadline approaches

US president has been unusually reticent about plans to punish Russia if it does not agree to end Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Trump's Moves On Russia-Ukraine War Is Like Siding With The Nazis In WWII, Former Top Diplomat Says: 'We'd All Be Speaking German Now'

Michael McFaul, ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration, harshly criticized Donald Trump's actions on the Russia-Ukraine war

Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025

Former US ambassador calls out double standard after Trump says he wants to be 'friendly' with Iran

Michael McFaul said that, should Kamala Harris had said a similar thing, "the pile-on about her naivete and weakness would be massive and constant"

Latin Times · Aug 16, 2024

Former Obama Official Criticizes Calls For VP Harris Accountability

Debate over Vice President Harris's media interactions raises concerns about transparency and accountability in politics.

Top News · Aug 15, 2024

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Two Years of Writings on the Russia-Ukraine War

A compilation of my work on this topic, on the two-year anniversary of the start of Vladimir Putin's full-blown attempt to conquer Ukraine. Almost all of it remains relevant.

Reason · Feb 24, 2024

Trump's "despicable" Navalny statement

After days of silence, Trump paints himself as a "martyr" following Russian opposition leader's death

Salon · Feb 20, 2024

Putin foe Navalny dies in jail: report

Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalnaya, called for Putin to be brought to justice in a speech Friday

Salon · Feb 16, 2024

Why do America’s liberal hawks attack Russia while giving Israel a free pass?

Liberal hawks like Michael McFaul, Max Boot and Anne Applebaum are quick to denounce Russian aggression but ignore Israeli crimes

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2024

Trump boasts about his relationship with Putin saying he was ‘the apple of his eye’

‘Putin would’ve never gotten into Ukraine, but that’s just on my relationship with him,’ former president said during his appearance on Fox Business’ Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

US cautious on Russian rebellion to avoid creating an opening for Putin

On the surface, the turmoil in Russia would seem like something for the U.S. to celebrate: a powerful mercenary group engaging in a short-lived clash with Russia’s military at the very moment that Ukraine is trying to gain momentum in a critical counteroffensive

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Michael McFaul Makes the Case for Reaching out to the "Russian Diaspora"

A leading US expert on Russia advocates outreach to Putin's Russian opponents and encouraging emigration from Russia. The best way to encourage Russians to leave is to allow more of them to come to the West.

Reason · Jun 26, 2023

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The Week · Mar 27, 2023

Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?

Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023

Editorial: Biden is right to stay firm on US support for Ukraine

President Joe Biden focused mostly on domestic issues in his State of the Union address Tuesday, but when he did turn to foreign policy he had strong words of support for Ukraine. He assured Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., who was in the audience, that “America is united in our…

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

What happens if Putin decides to cut his losses in Ukraine?

If you are following events in Russia and Ukraine closely, you could be forgiven for wondering if Vladimir Putin has backed himself into a corner. So, where does this leave him?

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2022

Former US ambassador says Russia is using ‘deepfakes to impersonate him’

The former US Ambassador to Russia has claimed that deepfakes are being used to impersonate him in a bid to “undermine” Ukrainian war efforts.

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The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

EXPLAINER: How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that he won’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine’s attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas that the Kremlin is about to annex

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Former US Ambassador to Russia says Putin won’t recover from Ukraine defeat

The US is sending an additional $3bn arms package to Kyiv as the war there enters its’ seventh month

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2022

US’s proposed swap for Griner and Whelan met with skepticism and fury

While some have praised the Biden administration for the deal, others are upset over the prospect of releasing Viktor Bout, nicknamed the ‘Merchant of Death’

Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022

Shadowy arms dealer Viktor Bout may be key to Russia's release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

WASHINGTON — Viktor Bout has long been the type of shadowy figure who inhabits spy novels, a convicted arms dealer who commanded a billion-dollar operation of aircraft fleets to supply weapons to notorious dictators, drug lords and armies fighting wars — and sometimes one another.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

If Putin is using gas prices to fight Europe, how can it fight back?

Analysis: in this massive hybrid war, Europe is preparing its defences before winter and hoping sanctions bite

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022

US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Former US ambassador to Russia agrees with idea of Brittney Griner prisoner swap deal

‘Ten more years of Victor Bout in jail versus those three Americans staying in jail for a decade, I would take that trade,’ says former US envoy

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