Ukraine

The DSR Daily for January 15: Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Pete Hegseth’s turbulent confirmation hearing, Trump advisers admitting a peace deal is…

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Will Europe Step Up on Ukraine?

In the midst of an unsure America on the world stage, can and will Europe step up on Ukraine? Which…

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The Goldilocks Strategy: Unpacking the Biden Legacy in Ukraine

As President Biden prepares to leave office, one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his administration remains unresolved:…

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The DSR Daily for January 2: Latest from New Orleans Attack

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the false narratives around the attack in New Orleans, a Tesla truck…

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The DSR Daily for December 19: Johnson’s Musk Problem

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Elon Musk’s opposition to the stopgap spending bill, Newsom declaring a state…

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The DSR Daily for December 18: Congress Introduces Bill to Avert Shutdown

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Congress introducing a bill to avert a partial government shutdown, France raising…

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2024 Ends, Another Trump Term Begins

While we head into the holiday season and the final days of 2024, the second-term coming of Donald Trump gives…

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The DSR Daily for December 17: High-Ranking Russian Official Assassinated

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the assassination of a high-ranking Russian official, Bashar Al Assad’s first official…

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The DSR Daily for December 13: France’s Next Prime Minister

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we cover the selection of France’s next Prime Minister, Secretary Blinken’s meeting with the…

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The DSR Daily for December 9: Assad Flees Syria

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the shocking news out of Syria, the latest news from South…

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The DSR Daily for November 21: ICC Issues Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the ICC’s warrants for key leaders of Israel and Hamas, Russia’s use…

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The DSR Daily for November 20: Trump’s TV Star Cabinet

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for his cabinet, Biden approving anti-personnel mines…

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The DSR Daily for November 14: Matt Gaetz, Future Attorney General?

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump tapping Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, John Thune’s selection as the…

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The DSR Daily for November 4: Merry Election Eve

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a round-up of election news from the US and around the world,…

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Election Eve Special – A Discussion with Investigative Journalist Michael Weiss

On the eve of the most consequential election of our lifetime, renowned investigative journalist Michael Weiss (@Michaelweiss) joins Marc (@mpolymer)…

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The DSR Daily for November 1: Trump’s Bizarre Pledge to Protect Women

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss Trump’s strange pledge to protect women “whether they like it or not”,…

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The DSR Daily for October 30: Kamala’s Massive DC Rally

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Kamala’s huge rally in DC, Ukraine’s new mobilization efforts, troubles at…

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The DSR Daily for October 23: 2024 Election News Round-Up

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Russian disinformation efforts surrounding the election, Trump accusing the Labour Party of…

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The DSR Daily for October 11: 22 Killed in Beirut Airstrikes

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the Israeli strikes on Beirut, the impact of Hurricane Milton, Obama…

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The DSR Daily for October 10: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida, a Russian strike on a Ukrainian port,…

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