Ukraine

Trump’s Strategy that Only the Kremlin (and Beijing) Could Love

Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy is another nail in the coffin for U.S. foreign policy. Sadly, and unsurprisingly, it furthers…

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Hegseth’s War Criminal Ethos plus Can Europe Be Saved?

Are we really going to war with Venezuela? Is Pete Hegseth’s War Criminal Ethos the new doctrine of the US…

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DSR Daily December 3: Admin Pauses ALL Immigration Applications for 19 Countries

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a new pause on immigration applications for 19 countries, a new immigration…

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DSR Daily December 1: Netanyahu Asks for Pardon

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Benjamin Netanyahu requesting a pardon, Pete Hegseth’s potential war crimes, deadly flooding…

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This Year We’re Thankful for Courage and Resistance

Trump’s foreign policy can be summarized with one phrase: FUBAR. The administration’s commitment to Ukraine is laughable, and Trump’s politics…

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DSR Daily November 26: Witkoff/Russia Audio Leaks

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a leaked recording of Steve Witkoff, 20 states suing the administration over…

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A Curmudgeon’s Guide to What to Be Thankful For

As we approach Thanksgiving in our current political climate, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf ask – what is there to…

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DSR Daily November 24: Mamdani Charms Trump at White House

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the strange White House meeting between Trump and Mamdani, MTG’s shocking resignation…

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DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: A Smorgasbord of Bad Decisions from the Trump Admin

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for November 21, we cover the administration opening up new oil and gas drilling, Trump…

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DSR Daily November 20: Trump and Mamdani to Meet???

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss tomorrow’s meeting between Mamdani and Trump, US military officials in Kyiv, Trump…

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Glimmers of Hope for Ukraine

After more than three years of expanded conflict, there might be some glimmers of hope for Ukraine. President Trump’s frustrations…

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DSR Daily October 21: National Guard Deployment to Portland Now Possible

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a court ruling that National Guard can be deployed to Portland, Putin’s…

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DSR Special Edition: A Conversation with former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

The national security landscape has radically transformed in the last ten months. To help make sense of the unprecedented policies…

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DSR Daily October 16: Journalists Rebel Against New Pentagon Press Rules

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss journalists turning in their press badges over new Pentagon guidelines, the Supreme…

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DSR Daily September 24: Trump’s Wild UN Speech

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down President Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly, Trump’s extraordinary shift…

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DSR Daily September 15: Trump Doubles Down on DC

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump vowing to declare a national emergency in DC, Governor Hochul endorsing…

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DSR Daily September 9: Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the evacuation order for Gaza City, the House Oversight Committee releasing…

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DSR Daily September 8: Is Trump Threatening War in Chicago?

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s gestures at war over National Guard deployments, detained Hyundai workers to…

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DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump to Rename Department of Defense

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 5, we discuss Trump’s intentions to rename the Department of Defense, White House…

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DSR Daily September 4: Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Florida eliminating all vaccine mandates, Epstein survivors gathering on Capitol Hill, ICE…

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