Russia

Why Congressional Foot-dragging on Providing Ukraine Aid is So Dangerous

Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football – to the delight of the Kremlin. Ambassador Bill…

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The DSR Daily for December 14: Supreme Court to Decide on Abortion Drug, House Votes to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry

On today’s DSR Daily, the Supreme Court announces that it will make a decision on Mifepristone, the House votes to…

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Grappling with the Next Phase of the Effort to Win the Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza

As the conflict in Gaza grinds on, there are still over a hundred hostages held by Hamas. What has made…

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Peering Through the Nuclear Doom and Gloom

Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have not been shy about their nuclear arsenal. But how worried should we be that…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Friday, December 8, 2023: Dictators, Hunter Biden and the Latest in Gaza

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the latest in Gaza, the charges against Hunter Biden, Trump’s…

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Imagining a Future Without Nukes


From the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the threat of Russia’s nuclear weapons has loomed large. But would Putin…

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The DSR Daily for November 28: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Extends into Fifth Day, France Sees Wave of Far-Right Violence

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest on Israel and Gaza, a wave of far-right riots…

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The DSR Daily for October 31: Student’s Death Sparks Protests in Iran, UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with GM

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the unrest in Iran after a student’s death, the UAW reaching a tentative agreement…

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Putin’s Secret Spy Shop…and Is the US Congress About to Screw Ukraine?

For Vladimir Putin, the Cold War never ended. There is no better example of Putin’s Cold War mentality than GRU…

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The DSR Daily for October 30: Anti-Semitic Mob Storms Dagestan Airport, Biden to Sign Executive Order on AI

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the anti-semitic attack at a Dagestan airport, Biden’s new executive order…

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Behind the Front Lines in Ukraine – A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Tingle

Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United…

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Are We Entering a New Nuclear Arms Race?

With Russia conducting an unprecedented nuclear strike drill, China significantly expanding its arsenal, and the US unveiling a new nuclear…

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The DSR Daily for October 27, 2023: US Strikes Iranian Targets in Syria, Manhunt in Maine Continues

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the former Chinese premier dying of a heart attack, the continuing…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, October 26, 2023: Putin Weighs In on Israel, New House Speaker Elected

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily Brief, a new House Speaker is elected, Putin weights in on Israel and…

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Russian Nuclear Moves and a New Era of Nuclear Danger?

While the wars in Ukraine and Israel have been dominating headlines, there have also been rumblings about an interest in…

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The DSR Daily for October 20: President Biden Gives Oval Office Address, Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty

On today’s episode, we break down Joe Biden’s Oval Office address, Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia case, China’s new…

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The DSR Daily for October 19, 2023: Jordan Loses Second Speaker Vote, Deal Struck for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we bring you the latest on humanitarian aid to Gaza, Russia’s retaliation against…

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The DSR Daily Brief for October 12, 2023: Blinken Visits Israel, Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine

The three-hundred eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Gazans bombarded by Israel have no…

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The DSR Daily Brief for October 11, 2023: Israel Continues to Pound Gaza, Zelensky’s Surprise Visit to Brussels

The three-hundred seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Israel pounds Gaza by air; Biden…

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The DSR Daily Brief for October 6, 2023: The US Shoots Down a Turkish Drone Over Syria

The three-hundred seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Ukraine heads into winter with a…

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