David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for June 21: Israeli Official Says Hamas Can’t Be Destroyed

On the DSR daily for Friday, we cover an Israeli official’s statement that Hamas can’t be destroyed, Justice Gorsuch’s dissenting…

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When Our Courts Go Off the Rails: Profiles in Spinelessness

It’s past time for some real oversight of the Supreme Court. The lack of accountability at the highest court in…

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The DSR Daily for June 20: Hezbollah Head Threatens Israel and Cyprus

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss Hezbollah’s leader threatening Israel and Cyprus, the EU’s first sanctions…

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Special Episode: A World in Transition

With consequential elections coming up in Britain, France, and the US, monumental change is on the horizon . In a…

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The DSR Daily for June 19: Putin and Kim Sign Strategic Partnership

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we break down Russia and North Korea’s new strategic partnership, new tensions in the…

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The DSR Daily for June 18: New Executive Action Protects Immigrants

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss President Biden’s new executive action to protect immigrants, increased spending…

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The DSR Daily for June 17: Netanyahu Disbands War Cabinet

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet, Putin’s planned trip to North…

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From Cheap Fakes to Deep Fakes: AI, Gender and How to Fix a Growing Problem

AI affects us all, for better or for worse. But AI has long been used to harass and exploit women…

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The DSR Daily for June 14: The Latest from the G7 Summit

On the DSR daily for June 14, we discuss the latest news from the G7 summit, Putin’s laughable ceasefire demands,…

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Entering a Critical Month in Campaign 2024 (Biden Can Do Great)

It’s go time for the Biden campaign. With only five months to go until Election Day, polls suggest that Biden…

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The DSR Daily for June 13: US and Ukraine to Sign Security Agreement

On the DSR daily for Thursday, we cover the US and Ukraine’s expected security agreement, attempts to overturn President Biden’s…

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Ukraine at a Turning Point: Will the US & the West Do What is Needed to Win?

The western world hailed President Zelenskyy as a protector of democracy at the 80th anniversary of Normandy. But will we…

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The End of Ambition: A Conversation with Steven Cook

The US can’t seem to figure out the Middle East. Decades of involvement in the region has had mixed results…

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The DSR Daily for June 12: Hamas Submits Response to Ceasefire Plan

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we discuss Hamas seeking a ‘complete halt’ in the war in Gaza, Hunter Biden’s…

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The DSR Daily for June 11: Security Council Adopts Ceasefire Resolution

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the UN Security Council’s adoption of a resolution on a…

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The DSR Daily for June 10: Surprises from European Parliament Elections

On the DSR daily for Monday, we discuss the announcement of snap parliamentary elections in France, Antony Blinken’s visit to…

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The DSR Daily for June 7: Bannon Ordered to Prison

On the DSR Daily for June 7, we cover a federal judge ordering Steve Bannon to prison, Joe Biden’s meeting…

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Lessons of the Very Surprising Results from the World’s Biggest Election 

Modi has claimed victory in the Indian elections, but the reality isn’t so rosy for the BJP. For the first…

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The DSR Daily for June 4: Modi Poised to Win Third Term

On the DSR Daily for June 4, we cover the BJP’s election performance in India, the Biden administration’s expected new…

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World on the Brink: A Conversation with Dmitri Alperovitch

The competitive relationship between the US and China manages to be both novel, and strikingly familiar. With shades of the…

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