Christian Caryl
@ccaryl.bsky.social
Writing, insomnia, birds. Frequenter of diners. Ex-WaPo, ex-Newsweek. Own worst enemy. Book: Strange Rebels: 1979 and the Birth of the 21st Century
Antonia Hitchens journeyed into the woo-woo zone so that you don’t have to….
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Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Antonia Hitchens journeyed into the woo-woo zone so that you don’t have to….
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Now let’s see if he falls out of a window www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Lavrov’s absence sparks speculation he has fallen from favour with Putin
Veteran foreign minister missed key Kremlin meeting, and is not part of Russia’s G20 delegation
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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Now let’s see if he falls out of a window www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Absolutely ridiculous: “Even as he was poised to grant the exemption for Hungary, Mr. Trump chastised other European countries, saying that he was ‘disturbed’ they were still buying Russian oil.”
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Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban
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November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Absolutely ridiculous: “Even as he was poised to grant the exemption for Hungary, Mr. Trump chastised other European countries, saying that he was ‘disturbed’ they were still buying Russian oil.”
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Defence technology sharing is one of several substantial advantages with long-term benefits arising from our alliances. Multilateral alliances function, however, on trust & reciprocity. At this time, I have no confidence in this regime & its War Dept. I’m convinced we can expect further aggression.
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Defence technology sharing is one of several substantial advantages with long-term benefits arising from our alliances. Multilateral alliances function, however, on trust & reciprocity. At this time, I have no confidence in this regime & its War Dept. I’m convinced we can expect further aggression.
Ukraine isn’t a charity case. Smart countries will make it a full-fledged ally — because there’s so much it has to share. My latest for @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/07/u...
A Complacent Pentagon Needs to Learn From Ukraine
The Europeans are deeply engaged with Kyiv on defense technology, but Washington is lagging behind.
foreignpolicy.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Ukraine isn’t a charity case. Smart countries will make it a full-fledged ally — because there’s so much it has to share. My latest for @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/07/u...
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4 more alleged drug boats sunk by the US military today. If you're struggling to make sense of this apparent new undeclared Trump war @washingtonmonthly.com has you covered. /1 www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Military Destroys 4 More Boats U.S. Says Were Carrying Drugs
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October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
4 more alleged drug boats sunk by the US military today. If you're struggling to make sense of this apparent new undeclared Trump war @washingtonmonthly.com has you covered. /1 www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
MAGA = Make Argentina Great Again www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Political peril spurs Trump to act on beef prices even as ranchers rage
The average price for a pound of ground beef is $6.32, up about 14 percent since Trump took office.
www.politico.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
MAGA = Make Argentina Great Again www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Of course, Gen Z also gave Trump more of its votes than any President in our lifetimes in 2024. So the liberal Gen Z is getting active. Which is great, but it's far from the whole story, and it's old people who are keeping it all together (barely) right now.
October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Of course, Gen Z also gave Trump more of its votes than any President in our lifetimes in 2024. So the liberal Gen Z is getting active. Which is great, but it's far from the whole story, and it's old people who are keeping it all together (barely) right now.
In my latest piece for @foreignpolicy.com, I explain why the wave of youth-led protests around the world needs to be taken seriously foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/17/g...
Gen Z Is Taking to the Barricades
Here’s why you should be paying attention.
foreignpolicy.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
In my latest piece for @foreignpolicy.com, I explain why the wave of youth-led protests around the world needs to be taken seriously foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/17/g...
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Trump deserves credit for this deal. But is this really “the historic dawn of a new Middle East,” as Trump told the Knesset, with “a Holy Land that is finally at peace"? Unfortunately, all signs suggest there is nothing final about the peace that Gaza is belatedly enjoying. wapo.st/3W5yhAx
Opinion | Why the Gaza ceasefire won’t lead to lasting peace
“A new Middle East” will require sacrifices that Israelis and Palestinians show no sign of making.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Trump deserves credit for this deal. But is this really “the historic dawn of a new Middle East,” as Trump told the Knesset, with “a Holy Land that is finally at peace"? Unfortunately, all signs suggest there is nothing final about the peace that Gaza is belatedly enjoying. wapo.st/3W5yhAx
I am still bewildered by the capacity of intelligent people to deny what’s in front of their own eyes. I guess money makes for wonderful blinders
“Louis C.K.’s Saudi Arabia Defense Is Terrible” — my latest for @washingtonmonthly.com
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Louis C.K.’s Saudi Arabia Defense Is Terrible
Just because Louis C.K. can tell his favorite jokes at the Riyadh Comedy Festival doesn’t mean he struck a blow for free speech.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I am still bewildered by the capacity of intelligent people to deny what’s in front of their own eyes. I guess money makes for wonderful blinders
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Q: You just said this is an unenviable choice, this is an unfortunate consequences. But the president posted a video likening Vought to the grim reaper. So which is it?
LEAVITT: Look, the president likes to have a little fun every now and then and I think both things can be true
LEAVITT: Look, the president likes to have a little fun every now and then and I think both things can be true
October 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Q: You just said this is an unenviable choice, this is an unfortunate consequences. But the president posted a video likening Vought to the grim reaper. So which is it?
LEAVITT: Look, the president likes to have a little fun every now and then and I think both things can be true
LEAVITT: Look, the president likes to have a little fun every now and then and I think both things can be true
On November 5, the Supreme Court will start to consider whether Trump’s tariffs are legal — or not. The consequences of the court’s decision are likely to be momentous on.ft.com/42scabb
Investors could face a bonfire night surprise on Trump tariffs
The legal tussle over the president’s trade policy is a result of the way he wields power
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October 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
On November 5, the Supreme Court will start to consider whether Trump’s tariffs are legal — or not. The consequences of the court’s decision are likely to be momentous on.ft.com/42scabb
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Mario Guevara should never have been held in detention for performing his journalistic duty.
Mario’s deportation marks a dark day for the Guevara family and for press freedom.
Mario’s deportation marks a dark day for the Guevara family and for press freedom.
Live-streaming journalist deported to El Salvador after months in ICE custody | CNN Business
Mario Guevara was arrested while reporting from a "No Kings Day" protest in June and was deported on Friday - a major blow to press freedoms, say groups including the ACLU.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Mario Guevara should never have been held in detention for performing his journalistic duty.
Mario’s deportation marks a dark day for the Guevara family and for press freedom.
Mario’s deportation marks a dark day for the Guevara family and for press freedom.
Fascinating www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/01/1...
OpenAI is huge in India. Its models are steeped in caste bias.
India is OpenAI’s second-largest market, but ChatGPT and Sora reproduce caste stereotypes that harm millions of people.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Fascinating www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/01/1...
“In fact, the liberal internationalism championed by Roosevelt and Truman ensured America’s rise to global pre-eminence.” Great read from @jacobheilbrunn.bsky.social
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These New Yorkers Hated Fascists Before It Was Cool
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September 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“In fact, the liberal internationalism championed by Roosevelt and Truman ensured America’s rise to global pre-eminence.” Great read from @jacobheilbrunn.bsky.social
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“The reality is that poverty is rising in the United States, and more families live paycheck to paycheck, which increases the risk of eviction.” www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
America's poverty problem looks like six kids in a storage unit | Opinion
The reality is that poverty is rising in the U.S., and more families live paycheck to paycheck, which increases the risk of eviction.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“The reality is that poverty is rising in the United States, and more families live paycheck to paycheck, which increases the risk of eviction.” www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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“We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!”
These are not words of true commitment by a leader of an allied nation. They evince a barely hidden dismissive attitude.
These are not words of true commitment by a leader of an allied nation. They evince a barely hidden dismissive attitude.
September 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!”
These are not words of true commitment by a leader of an allied nation. They evince a barely hidden dismissive attitude.
These are not words of true commitment by a leader of an allied nation. They evince a barely hidden dismissive attitude.
My latest for @foreignpolicy.com: Why Europe still can’t rely on Trump. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/e...
Europe Is on Its Own With Russia Now
Donald Trump’s latest U-turn on Ukraine doesn’t change the naked truth for Europe.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My latest for @foreignpolicy.com: Why Europe still can’t rely on Trump. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/e...
My latest for @foreignpolicymag: Why Europe still can’t rely on Trump. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/e...
Europe Is on Its Own With Russia Now
Donald Trump’s latest U-turn on Ukraine doesn’t change the naked truth for Europe.
foreignpolicy.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My latest for @foreignpolicymag: Why Europe still can’t rely on Trump. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/e...
“The idea that the disaffected middle will therefore clip Trump’s wings in next year’s midterm elections is quixotic. Having silenced most institutional dissent within his first nine months, what could Trump accomplish in the next 14?” on.ft.com/4nIaMZQ
America’s accelerating exit from itself
After the Kirk murder, Trump is pulverising the country’s founding principles with astonishing ease
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September 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“The idea that the disaffected middle will therefore clip Trump’s wings in next year’s midterm elections is quixotic. Having silenced most institutional dissent within his first nine months, what could Trump accomplish in the next 14?” on.ft.com/4nIaMZQ
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According to Tom Homan, for the crime Tom Homan allegedly committed, Tom Homan should have his citizenship stripped away and be renditioned to a foreign prison without receiving due process in the courts.
Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.
Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
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September 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
According to Tom Homan, for the crime Tom Homan allegedly committed, Tom Homan should have his citizenship stripped away and be renditioned to a foreign prison without receiving due process in the courts.
Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.
Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.
Words fail me. So I guess I’m in good company
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Trump says he brokered peace between ‘Aber-baijan’ and ‘Albania’
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September 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Words fail me. So I guess I’m in good company
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