DSR Foreign Policy

What They’re Not Telling You About Signalgate

Signalgate is an intelligence travesty. But the problems extend beyond the masterclass in how not to handle sensitive government secrets.…

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Crisis Counseling with DSR

Wow, things are not good. As the Trump administration and DOGE continue their crackdown, we have to ask: is this…

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The US: From Indispensable Nation to Undependable Nation

Is the Trump administration’s foreign policy determined by a coin flip? The administration is getting even more erratic on a…

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What’re We Getting in Return for All of Trump’s Gifts to Russia?

Trump is in a very generous mood, at least if you’re Vladimir Putin. Between the public dragging of President Zelensky…

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Are We All Just Living in Trump’s Imagination? 

It’s Europe week for the Trump administration, and normalcy remains a distant memory.   The president’s open disdain for Europe…

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America Switches Sides in Ukraine

A knife to the back might be the best way to describe this administration’s foreign policy. The latest statements from…

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Good News: We’re Not Quite in a Constitutional Crisis Yet!

So nice to see both our Presidents in one place! In the wake of a very strange White House appearance…

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This Week, the World Got a Whole Heckuva Lot More Dangerous

The Trump administration’s attempt to block aid spending has sent shockwaves not just through the US government, but throughout the…

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The Truth Behind the Israel/Hamas Deal

An old joke describes a guy who jumps off the Empire State Building who passes by a window on the…

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The Truth Behind the Israel/Hamas Deal

After more than a year of conflict, a ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. So what now?…

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83-40 or Fight? What to Make of Trump’s New American Imperialism

If Donald Trump’s recent statements are anything to go by, we’re about to enter a new age of American imperialism.…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Back at 2024

It’s the holiday season, and that means it’s time for the DSR end of the year special! In part one,…

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Reimagining Syria’s Future and What It Means for the World

With Bashar Al Assad’s regime at an end, Syria’s future is bright but uncertain. What comes next for the war-ravaged…

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How Do You Prepare for an Administration Bent on Revenge?

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks make one thing clear: this administration will be out for revenge. So what can we do?…

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Reasons We’re Thankful for Our Next President

There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and in the spirit of this season of thankfulness, we’re expressing our gratitude…

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What Does Trump’s Cabinet Mean for US Policy?

Trump’s Cabinet picks are nearly complete, and our reactions range from scratching our heads to throwing up our hands in…

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Election 2024 Postmortem

Donald Trump is officially returning to the White House. With the worst case scenario coming to pass, Rosa Brooks, Ed…

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It’s Another U.S. Presidential Election: What Could Go Wrong?

I don’t know if you know this, but there’s an election coming up. In the wake of 2020, we know…

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Reading the Election 2024 Tea Leaves

It’s nearly impossible to tell what’s true in the deluge of election coverage. Every day brings a new story or…

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Is Elon Ushering in a Disinfo Fueled Dark Age?

Elon Musk isn’t taking disinformation seriously. The owner of X has made the platform a cesspool of fake news, bots,…

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