Borzou Daragahi
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All the Turkey news that's fit to recap—with comments from @borzou.bsky.social and more:
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
A Protest Of Character
Issue #289
www.turkeyrecap.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
All the Turkey news that's fit to recap—with comments from @borzou.bsky.social and more:
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
"The Nobel committee could have honored any of 244 individuals and 94 organizations nominated for the award last year. But it managed to choose a person who thinks so little of her own legacy and humanity’s well-being that she used a peace prize as a bribe to solicit a regime change war."
How To Debase Yourself To Appease The Right
Newsom, FIFA, Nobel commitee find out the hard way you can’t win against rightwing grifters..
borzou.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
"The Nobel committee could have honored any of 244 individuals and 94 organizations nominated for the award last year. But it managed to choose a person who thinks so little of her own legacy and humanity’s well-being that she used a peace prize as a bribe to solicit a regime change war."
"Iran’s Islamic revolution of 1978-1979 was incubated in the mosques and seminaries. The revolution this time could start in basements and living rooms." open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
How To Defeat The Islamic Republic
Mere protests won’t bring down the regime. Organizing at home and abroad just might.
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
"Iran’s Islamic revolution of 1978-1979 was incubated in the mosques and seminaries. The revolution this time could start in basements and living rooms." open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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It looks good on social media, but the regime won’t bow to protest.
@borzou.bsky.social calls for deeper organization amid ongoing #IranProtests
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BfRv
@borzou.bsky.social calls for deeper organization amid ongoing #IranProtests
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BfRv
January 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
It looks good on social media, but the regime won’t bow to protest.
@borzou.bsky.social calls for deeper organization amid ongoing #IranProtests
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BfRv
@borzou.bsky.social calls for deeper organization amid ongoing #IranProtests
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BfRv
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Harsh but probably true:
"The Islamic Republic deserves to be swept into the dustbin of history. But the harsh reality is that there will be no soft transition away from it. Any regime change will likely be violent, prolonged, and destructive"
@borzou.bsky.social
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"The Islamic Republic deserves to be swept into the dustbin of history. But the harsh reality is that there will be no soft transition away from it. Any regime change will likely be violent, prolonged, and destructive"
@borzou.bsky.social
borzou.substack.com/p/protests-w...
Protests Won’t Bring Down The Iranian Regime
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
borzou.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Harsh but probably true:
"The Islamic Republic deserves to be swept into the dustbin of history. But the harsh reality is that there will be no soft transition away from it. Any regime change will likely be violent, prolonged, and destructive"
@borzou.bsky.social
borzou.substack.com/p/protests-w...
"The Islamic Republic deserves to be swept into the dustbin of history. But the harsh reality is that there will be no soft transition away from it. Any regime change will likely be violent, prolonged, and destructive"
@borzou.bsky.social
borzou.substack.com/p/protests-w...
Protests Won't Bring Down The Iranian Regime
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
My thoughts on the latest uprising in Iran
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
My thoughts on the latest uprising in Iran
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Protests Won’t Bring Down The Iranian Regime
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Protests Won't Bring Down The Iranian Regime
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
My thoughts on the latest uprising in Iran
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
The downfall of the Islamic Republic will be nasty, brutish, and likely long.
My thoughts on the latest uprising in Iran
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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🚨BREAKING: DOJ admits it has only released 12,285 documents required by Epstein Files Transparency Act. More than 2 million documents still need to be reviewed/released. DOJ is in violation of federal law that required release by Dec. 19.
More from Democracy Docket in am. www.democracydocket.com
More from Democracy Docket in am. www.democracydocket.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:31 AM
🚨BREAKING: DOJ admits it has only released 12,285 documents required by Epstein Files Transparency Act. More than 2 million documents still need to be reviewed/released. DOJ is in violation of federal law that required release by Dec. 19.
More from Democracy Docket in am. www.democracydocket.com
More from Democracy Docket in am. www.democracydocket.com
America’s in decline and Trump’s numbers are down. What better moment for a quick, splashy military win to kick off the new year? borzou.substack.com/p/war-is-ame...
January 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
America’s in decline and Trump’s numbers are down. What better moment for a quick, splashy military win to kick off the new year? borzou.substack.com/p/war-is-ame...
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Starting a war in Venezuela doesn’t change the fact that Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.
Trump and Epstein are the same.
He is a predator.
We know it.
He knows it.
The world knows it.
RELEASE THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES.
Trump and Epstein are the same.
He is a predator.
We know it.
He knows it.
The world knows it.
RELEASE THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES.
January 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Starting a war in Venezuela doesn’t change the fact that Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.
Trump and Epstein are the same.
He is a predator.
We know it.
He knows it.
The world knows it.
RELEASE THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES.
Trump and Epstein are the same.
He is a predator.
We know it.
He knows it.
The world knows it.
RELEASE THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES.
In 2025, slop, whether AI or analogue, transcended politics to invade our cultural and economic spaces. My piece. borzou.substack.com/p/2025-slop-...
2025: Slop Is The Way We Are Feeling
I called “slop” the word of the year before Merriam-Webster. Here’s why.
borzou.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In 2025, slop, whether AI or analogue, transcended politics to invade our cultural and economic spaces. My piece. borzou.substack.com/p/2025-slop-...
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PBS: “BRUTAL POLL for Republicans… Americans more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever… more believe Dems better on the economy… Republicans are losing women… just 38% approved of Trump…” www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
December 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
PBS: “BRUTAL POLL for Republicans… Americans more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever… more believe Dems better on the economy… Republicans are losing women… just 38% approved of Trump…” www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
"They install ambitious but loyal ideological minders like Bari Weiss in key positions, purge decent reporters and producers, and scare everyone else into keeping quiet.” open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
When Oligarchs Turn Media Into Mouthpieces
Bari Weiss’ town hall was yet another nadir in the decline of American journalism
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"They install ambitious but loyal ideological minders like Bari Weiss in key positions, purge decent reporters and producers, and scare everyone else into keeping quiet.” open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
It’s time people stop calling Syria’s leader a “head-chopper.” It risks under-estimating someone with way more ambition and bandwidth than some extremist thug. My piece.
borzou.substack.com/p/stop-calli...
borzou.substack.com/p/stop-calli...
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It’s time people stop calling Syria’s leader a “head-chopper.” It risks under-estimating someone with way more ambition and bandwidth than some extremist thug. My piece.
borzou.substack.com/p/stop-calli...
borzou.substack.com/p/stop-calli...
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In case it wasn’t already clear - cbs is fox now under Bari Weiss
December 10, 2025 at 5:37 AM
In case it wasn’t already clear - cbs is fox now under Bari Weiss
Tech billionaires want to destroy democracy, but Elon Musk may have just shown us a way to fight back. My piece borzou.substack.com/p/tech-billi...
Tech Billionaires Want to Destroy Democracy
And Elon Musk may have just shown us how to fight back
borzou.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Tech billionaires want to destroy democracy, but Elon Musk may have just shown us a way to fight back. My piece borzou.substack.com/p/tech-billi...
A personal note x.com/borzou/statu...
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A personal note x.com/borzou/statu...
"In just two months Trump has destroyed the reputation of the US, shown one way by diminished travel from the EU to the US. This is not only one more terrible blow to the US economy, it also represents reputational damage that could take generations to repair.” www.ft.com/content/6dc1...
European travellers cancel US visits as Trump’s policies threaten tourism
International visitors stay away as political and economic tension and fears of a hostile border rise
www.ft.com
April 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
"In just two months Trump has destroyed the reputation of the US, shown one way by diminished travel from the EU to the US. This is not only one more terrible blow to the US economy, it also represents reputational damage that could take generations to repair.” www.ft.com/content/6dc1...
A factory in Texas is trying to make the luxury handbags usually made in abroad and imported by rich people. They turn out like shit because the workers are incompetent and lazy. www.reuters.com/business/ret...
LVMH finds making Louis Vuitton bags messy in Texas
The plant’s problems – which haven’t previously been reported – highlight the challenges for LVMH as it attempts to build its production footprint in the U.S. to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs on European-made goods.
www.reuters.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A factory in Texas is trying to make the luxury handbags usually made in abroad and imported by rich people. They turn out like shit because the workers are incompetent and lazy. www.reuters.com/business/ret...