David Rothkopf

Our Experts Put the Kibosh on Hopes for Ukraine Peace Anytime Soon

There has been a diplomatic flurry around Ukraine in recent days, yet the theme of talks has been hollow words…

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DSR Daily August 20: US/NATO Weigh Options for Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and NATO considering security options for Ukraine, Israeli approval…

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Remember Voting? Those Were the Good Old Days!

President Trump met with Vladimir Putin and listened to him warn against mail-in voting. Then, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders…

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DSR Daily August 19: Zelensky and Trump’s Washington Meeting

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Zelensky and Trump in Washington, Texas Democrats ending their…

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DSR Daily for August 18: The White House Ukraine Meeting


On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the imminent White House Ukraine meeting, mass protests in Israel, Trump’s targeting…

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From Arby’s to Subway – a Week in Review

As if Trump’s authoritarian transgressions weren’t already blatant, the President has now deployed National Guard troops to “protect” our nation’s…

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DSR Daily for August 14: Israel’s Plan to ‘Bury’ Idea of Palestinian State

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Israel’s new settlement plans, Trump’s intentions to extend federal control over…

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Could Expert Expectations for the Alaska Summit be Any Lower?

President Trump and President Putin’s Alaska summit is on the horizon and we couldn’t be less excited. Without a spot…

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DSR Daily for August 13: Trump-Putin Summit Sidelines Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, Israel’s potential resettlement of Palestinians to South Sudan,…

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DSR Daily for August 12: Trump Tightens Grip on DC

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s takeover of Washington, the US and China extending their tariff…

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DSR Daily for August 11: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment to DC

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss President Trump threatening to deploy the National Guard to DC, a strange…

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Cartman is the New Walter Cronkite 

“Thank God for South Park.” Words Matter is back for another weekly edition of political therapy with Dr. Norm Ornstein…

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The DSR Daily for August 7: Trump Admin’s Wild New Chips Tariff

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the new 100% tariff on imported computer chips, Tulsi Gabbard declassifying documents…

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Has Trump Really Changed His Tone on Russia? Really?

Trump is turning up the heat on Russia — or is he? Trump has had some harsh words and severe…

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The DSR Daily for August 6: Russia and US Hold Talks on Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, Gov. Abbott’s attempt to expel…

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The DSR Daily for August 5: Netanyahu Vows to Occupy Gaza

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s plans to fully occupy Gaza, the State Department’s program to require…

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The DSR Daily for August 4: Democrat and Republican Showdown in Texas

On the DSR Daily for Monday we discuss the showdown over redistricting in Texas, the White House firing the BLS…

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The DSR Daily for July 31: Canada Latest to Recognize Palestinian State

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Canada joining the UK and France in a push to recognize a…

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Hard Truths About the Hell of Gaza

The conditions in Gaza are hellish, and they are about to get much worse. Thousands more Palestinians are at risk…

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The DSR Daily for July 30: The UK Moves to Recognize Palestinian State

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the UK’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, a massive earthquake hitting…

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