David Rothkopf

Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: A Conversation with Rachel Bitecofer

Democrats need to get serious about winning in 2024, and they need to hit the Republicans hard. Rachel Bitecofer joins…

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The DSR Daily for February 8 – Trump Brings Legal Battle to Supreme Court, Police Target Bolsonaro Allies in Coup Probe

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s impending hearing at the Supreme Court, Brazilian police investigating…

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Would Failing to Provide Ukraine Aid be the End of US Global Leadership?

Congressional Republicans are sacrificing Ukraine for the sake of sticking it to Biden. But failing to provide aid to a…

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The DSR Daily for February 7 – Hamas Proposes Ceasefire Plan, Haley Loses to… No one?

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the 135 ceasefire proposed by Hamas, Nikki Haley losing to…

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The DSR Daily for February 6 – Ukraine and Border Deal ‘Dead’, Orban’s Party Delays Sweden NATO Vote

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the imperiled Ukraine and Border deal, Orban’s Fidesz party boycotting…

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The Looming Dramatic Worsening of the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The Israel-Hamas conflict has wreaked havoc on civilians in Gaza, but the worst may be yet to come. As international…

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The DSR Daily for February 5 – US Senate Releases Deal on Ukraine and Border, Zelensky Confirms Potential Military Leadership Change

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the US Senate’s deal on Ukraine aid and border control,…

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Is the US-Iran Situation the Worst It Has Ever Been? 

Are tensions between Iran and the US the highest they’ve ever been? The conflict between Israel and Gaza is only…

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The DSR Daily for February 2 – Over 800 Western Officials Protest Israel-Gaza Policy, US Approves Plan to Strike Targets in Syria and Iraq

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover a letter from over 800 western officials protesting Israel-Gaza policies,…

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The 2024 Election Will Come Down to…You!

In this election, the most important campaigners are coming from outside of the political establishment. Democratic strategists Tara McGowan and…

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Will the 2024 Election Be the Last One Ever for…India?

The world’s largest democracy is in danger. Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist movement continues to erode the rights of Indian Muslims…

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The DSR Daily for January 26 – World Court Makes Ruling on Israel, France to Enact Controversial Immigration Law

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the World Court’s ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza,…

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The DSR Daily for January 25 – General Strike Protests Milei’s Policies in Argentina, Ukraine Calls for Probe into POW Plane Crash

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the general strike in Argentina, Ukraine’s calls for a…

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Biden is Israel’s Most Popular Politician. How Should He Use That Influence?

Whereas Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling with flagging domestic support , Joe Biden is the most popular politician in Israel. As…

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The DSR Daily for January 24 – US Strikes Militia in Iraq, Ethiopia Nears Famine

On our Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the results of the New Hampshire primary, US strikes on…

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The DSR Daily for January 23 – The New Hampshire Primary, 24 IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza

On our Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the New Hampshire Primary today, 24 IDF soldiers being killed…

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The View from the Pentagon: What’s Next In the Mideast, Ukraine, on China and on AI?

Has the US response to attacks on our troops and ships, been adequate? Are the attacks against Houthis too little…

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The DSR Daily for January 19 – Government Shutdown Averted, Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Palestinian State

On this Friday’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, Netanyahu’s…

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What Do You Do With a Problem Like Bibi?

Benjamin Netanyahu just can’t help but make trouble for the US. Netanyahu’s recent statements rejecting the idea of a two-state…

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The DSR Daily for January 18 – Pakistan Retaliates with Strikes in Iran, Judge Threatens to Remove Trump from Court

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Pakistan’s strikes in Iran, the latest drama from Trump’s defamation trial,…

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