David Rothkopf

A Tale of Two Underestimated Presidents

Biden made a surprise trip to Kyiv and the war in Ukraine grinds on.  David is joined by DSR regulars…

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The Unhinged Dissent of the American GOP is Still Better than No Dissent at All

The contrast between the vibrant exchange Joe Biden had with the U.S. Congress during the State of the Union address…

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When Will the Other Shoe Drop in Georgia’s Investigation of Trump?

Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics…

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One Year Later in Ukraine We Are, Dare We Say It, Cautiously Optimistic

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises.  David talks about what has shocked…

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Let The Games Begin

Nikki Haley offered a Valentine for all of you who prefer doomed presidential campaigns to flowers or jewelry. The former…

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Joe Biden Launches an Optimism Offensive That Could Carry Him to a Second Term

The President delivered a State of the Union unlike any other before.  David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones…

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Balloonacy: The US Military Triggers a Deflationary Spiral

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa…

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“The Fight of His Life”: A Conversation with Chris Whipple

President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address.  David looks back at the first two…

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Lessons of Balloonacy

This column begins a new weekly, members-only series of in-brief reports by DSR host David Rothkopf. He just moved to…

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Time for a Little Waiting for Merrick to Act Therapy

We are drawing ever closer to 2024 but there are still no indictments of Donald Trump despite seeing crimes right…

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“Greetings from Israel, Wish I Weren’t Here”: The Awkward Subtext of Blinken’s Visit with Bibi

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago.  Benjamin…

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The Secret to Military Success is Picking the Right Enemy: An Upbeat Outlook on the Next Phases of the War in Ukraine

The United States and Germany are now both sending tanks to Ukraine.  David sits down with General Mark Hertling, former…

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Is China Changing the Tone of its Foreign Policy?

If you don’t understand what is happening in Asia, you are missing some of the most impactful stories of the…

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Sometimes History Doesn’t Just Rhyme…It Shouts a Warning

How close are we to fascism in America?  David sits down to discuss with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and…

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RuthBen-Ghiat: Sometimes History Doesn’t Just Rhyme…It Shouts a Warning – Full Member Version

How close are we to fascism in America?  David sits down to discuss with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and…

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Turn Over at the White House Does Not Necessarily Mean Big Change

This column begins a new weekly, members-only series of in-brief reports by DSR host David Rothkopf. He just moved to…

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Defeating The Right’s Authoritarian Media Machine

The right’s hate-filled, authoritarian media machine is loud. It’s time for pro-democracy media tech to GET LOUDER! Watch this superstar…

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Defeating The Right’s Authoritarian Media Machine – Full Member Version

The right’s hate-filled, authoritarian media machine is loud. It’s time for pro-democracy media tech to GET LOUDER! Watch this superstar…

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Which U.S. Allies Aren’t Really Allies – Full Member Version

Davos may attract some of the world’s wealthiest people but DSR continues to attract the best foreign policy and national…

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Which U.S. Allies Aren’t Really Allies?

Davos may attract some of the world’s wealthiest people but DSR continues to attract the best foreign policy and national…

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