David Rothkopf

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The Latest from the Decline of US Civilization

In case you missed it, things are still not great here in the United States. Thankfully, we have Ed Luce…

10 June

3,884

The DSR Daily for June 10: Marines Deployed to LA

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deployment of 700 Marines to LA, RFK Jr. removing all…

9 June

Words Matter

608

Stop Waiting for Us to Become an Autocracy. We’re Already There.

Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to California is not just about immigration and Los Angeles – it is a…

9 June

3,877

The DSR Daily for June 9: ICE Protests in LA Continue

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the clashes between protesters and authorities in LA, the Israeli seizure of…

8 June

3,853

The DSR Daily for June 5: Trump’s New Travel Ban

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover the worsening break-up between Trump and Musk, Netanyahu’s stunning admission, the…

5 June

Words Matter

71

They Are Monsters

While Donald Trump and Elon Musk are currently feuding in a King Kong vs. Godzilla battle on social media, the…

4 June

DSR Foreign Policy

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This is What Fading American Power Looks Like. Is There a Cure?

There can be no doubt that American power is on the decline. As our immigration enforcement militarizes to project strength…

3 June

3,828

The DSR Daily for June 3: More Legal Roadblocks for Trump Admin

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover another ruling blocking deportations, a liberal victory in South Korean elections, the…

2 June

3,818

The DSR Daily for June 2: Ukraine Peace Talks Round 2

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Ukraine and Russia gathering for a second round of peace talks, a…

1 June

3,806

The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for May 30: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover Israel’s acceptance of a US ceasefire proposal, the madness of the…

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30 May

Artificial Intelligence

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Is AI Overhyped, Underhyped, or Both?

Generative AI has been hailed as a landmark technology that will revolutionize society. But how revolutionary is it really? Is…

29 May

DSR Foreign Policy

764

A Thought or Two or Even a Throuple About DC this Week

There are strange things afoot in DC this week. From flip-flopping tariffs to alleged illicit relations in Trump’s inner circle,…

29 May

Words Matter

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Lawless: How The Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Leah Litman, legal expert and author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs…

29 May

3,802

The DSR Daily for May 29: Federal Judges Block Tariffs

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down a panel of judges blocking Trump’s tariffs, Elon Musk parting ways…

27 May

3,777

The DSR Daily for May 27: Another Battle in the Campaign Against Harvard

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the administration’s latest move against Harvard, FBI probes into Biden-era controversies, NPR’s…

23 May

Artificial Intelligence

1,762

A Successful Investor’s Perspective on AI’s Emerging Opportunities & Risk

The advent of AI has brought both unparalleled opportunities for success and tremendous risks. So how do investors navigate this…

23 May

3,769

The DSR Daily for May 23: Trump’s War on Harvard Enters New Phase

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down Harvard’s newest lawsuit against the administration, Trump’s new tariff threats against…

22 May

Minnah Stein

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The DSR Daily for May 22: The Neither Big Nor Beautiful Bill Saga Continues

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a recent shooting, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, aid to Gaza, and more.…

22 May

Words Matter