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Depressingly, this post, the second-most read @goodauth.bsky.social piece of 2025, still holds up. Stayed up late to write after the February Trump-Zelensky meeting, which gets my vote for the key foreign policy moment this year. For all the churn in US policy since, it was all there in February.
#2 Trump’s verbal attack on Zelenskyy was shocking – and predictable. @profsaunders.bsky.social unpacks Trump’s fraught Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Trump’s verbal attack on Zelenskyy was shocking – and predictable
In bullying Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, Trump showed his core beliefs.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Depressingly, this post, the second-most read @goodauth.bsky.social piece of 2025, still holds up. Stayed up late to write after the February Trump-Zelensky meeting, which gets my vote for the key foreign policy moment this year. For all the churn in US policy since, it was all there in February.
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I don't know that I should count this as #TabClosed2026 since I opened and read it the same day but it's a really good read. I hadn't heard of thermostatic politics ("where public preferences shift in the opposite direction of government action") before.
And now for the most-read article….
#1 Good to Know: The public is a thermostat. Good Authority fellow @akoustov.bsky.social explains the political science behind the never-ending cycle of governments doing something – and the public demanding the opposite.
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#1 Good to Know: The public is a thermostat. Good Authority fellow @akoustov.bsky.social explains the political science behind the never-ending cycle of governments doing something – and the public demanding the opposite.
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What thermostatic politics means for government policies.
Thermostatic politics helps the voting public keep the government more responsive to collective preferences.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I don't know that I should count this as #TabClosed2026 since I opened and read it the same day but it's a really good read. I hadn't heard of thermostatic politics ("where public preferences shift in the opposite direction of government action") before.
"And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end..."
Here are Good Authority's top 10 articles of the year.
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A super thread 🧵
Here are Good Authority's top 10 articles of the year.
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A super thread 🧵
Good Authority’s top 10 posts of 2025
Thermostatic politics, democracy under attack, Venezuela, South Africa, and more – the analysis Good Authority readers counted on in 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end..."
Here are Good Authority's top 10 articles of the year.
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A super thread 🧵
Here are Good Authority's top 10 articles of the year.
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A super thread 🧵
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Good to Know is a series of explainers on essential topics or concepts in political science. If you want to propose an explainer that Good Authority should publish, send us your suggestions using this...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Professors, as you plan for next semester, consider adding our "Good to Know" resources.
Good to Know is a series of explainers on essential topics and concepts in political science—ready for the classroom.
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Good to Know is a series of explainers on essential topics and concepts in political science—ready for the classroom.
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Who will win the AI race? Tune in to this brand new episode of the @goodauth.bsky.social podcast where @jeffreyding.bsky.social discusses his book, Technology and the Rise of Great Powers:
Who will win the AI race? 🎧
Jeffrey Ding argues it’s less about innovation than implementation.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Who will win the AI race? Tune in to this brand new episode of the @goodauth.bsky.social podcast where @jeffreyding.bsky.social discusses his book, Technology and the Rise of Great Powers:
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Announcing the 2026-2027 Good Authority fellows program!
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About the fellowship
Term: March 2026 through February 2027
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The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on January 9, 2026.
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Check out our newest piece on @goodauth.bsky.social! Especially if you are someone who thinks the left needs a "Joe Rogan of the left". Exciting analysis from our new podcast dataset👇. Huge kudos to project leads @melinamuch.bsky.social & Kylan Rutherford!
Is Joe Rogan as MAGA as people think?
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just … Joe Rogan
A new analysis of podcasts shows that Rogan isn't as MAGA as you think.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Check out our newest piece on @goodauth.bsky.social! Especially if you are someone who thinks the left needs a "Joe Rogan of the left". Exciting analysis from our new podcast dataset👇. Huge kudos to project leads @melinamuch.bsky.social & Kylan Rutherford!
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I had a fascinating conversation with @jeffreyding.bsky.social l about the future of AI and great power competition based on his award winning book for the @goodauth.bsky.social podcast goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
Who will win the AI race? 🎧
Jeffrey Ding argues it’s less about innovation than implementation.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I had a fascinating conversation with @jeffreyding.bsky.social l about the future of AI and great power competition based on his award winning book for the @goodauth.bsky.social podcast goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
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2025 exposed the EU’s ongoing struggle to control corruption. Weak enforcement and internal scandals have continued to undermine its credibility. Here's my latest for Good Authority⬇️
Also, below is a table highlighting key developments in 2025 and the EU’s difficulty enforcing its own standards.
Also, below is a table highlighting key developments in 2025 and the EU’s difficulty enforcing its own standards.
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
2025 exposed the EU’s ongoing struggle to control corruption. Weak enforcement and internal scandals have continued to undermine its credibility. Here's my latest for Good Authority⬇️
Also, below is a table highlighting key developments in 2025 and the EU’s difficulty enforcing its own standards.
Also, below is a table highlighting key developments in 2025 and the EU’s difficulty enforcing its own standards.
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Research shows people dislike and want to block speech they believe is harmful. Wrote for @goodauth.bsky.social about this a few weeks ago: goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
December 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Research shows people dislike and want to block speech they believe is harmful. Wrote for @goodauth.bsky.social about this a few weeks ago: goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
Enforcement challenges and limited credibility continue to tarnish Europe’s record on corruption.
Here's what 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
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Here's what 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
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What 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
Enforcement challenges and limited credibility continue to tarnish Europe’s record on corruption.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Enforcement challenges and limited credibility continue to tarnish Europe’s record on corruption.
Here's what 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
Read from @mertkartal.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/what-20...
Here's what 2025 revealed about corruption inside the E.U.
Read from @mertkartal.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/what-20...
Who will win the AI race? 🎧
In our latest podcast, Georgetown’s @erikvoeten.bsky.social and George Washington’s @jeffreyding.bsky.social discuss how artificial intelligence may reshape global power.
Listen here: goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
In our latest podcast, Georgetown’s @erikvoeten.bsky.social and George Washington’s @jeffreyding.bsky.social discuss how artificial intelligence may reshape global power.
Listen here: goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
Who will win the AI race? 🎧
Jeffrey Ding argues it’s less about innovation than implementation.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Who will win the AI race? 🎧
In our latest podcast, Georgetown’s @erikvoeten.bsky.social and George Washington’s @jeffreyding.bsky.social discuss how artificial intelligence may reshape global power.
Listen here: goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
In our latest podcast, Georgetown’s @erikvoeten.bsky.social and George Washington’s @jeffreyding.bsky.social discuss how artificial intelligence may reshape global power.
Listen here: goodauthority.org/news/who-wil...
Accuracy, efficiency, trust?
Here are some cautionary notes for media outlets partnering with prediction markets.
Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-per...
Here are some cautionary notes for media outlets partnering with prediction markets.
Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-per...
The perils of election prediction markets
Some cautionary notes for media outlets partnering with prediction markets.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Accuracy, efficiency, trust?
Here are some cautionary notes for media outlets partnering with prediction markets.
Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-per...
Here are some cautionary notes for media outlets partnering with prediction markets.
Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-per...
Is Joe Rogan as MAGA as people think?
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just … Joe Rogan
A new analysis of podcasts shows that Rogan isn't as MAGA as you think.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Is Joe Rogan as MAGA as people think?
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just… Joe Rogan.
See the data here: goodauthority.org/news/podcast...
Guinea-Bissau and Benin coup moves reflect democratic disappointment.
Coup leaders claim they’re defending democracy, not upending it.
Read the big takeaway from these latest coup actions here: goodauthority.org/news/guinea-...
Coup leaders claim they’re defending democracy, not upending it.
Read the big takeaway from these latest coup actions here: goodauthority.org/news/guinea-...
Guinea-Bissau and Benin coup moves reflect democratic disappointment
Coup leaders claim they’re defending democracy, not upending it.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Guinea-Bissau and Benin coup moves reflect democratic disappointment.
Coup leaders claim they’re defending democracy, not upending it.
Read the big takeaway from these latest coup actions here: goodauthority.org/news/guinea-...
Coup leaders claim they’re defending democracy, not upending it.
Read the big takeaway from these latest coup actions here: goodauthority.org/news/guinea-...
Here are this week’s links from @johnsides.bsky.social.
Fertility, trust, lists about Trump, and comedy.
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Fertility, trust, lists about Trump, and comedy.
See the curated list here: goodauthority.org/news/the-wee...
The week’s links
Fertility, trust, lists about Trump, and comedy.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Here are this week’s links from @johnsides.bsky.social.
Fertility, trust, lists about Trump, and comedy.
See the curated list here: goodauthority.org/news/the-wee...
Fertility, trust, lists about Trump, and comedy.
See the curated list here: goodauthority.org/news/the-wee...
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Political scientists passionate about public engagement will receive a $2,500 stipend and mentorship in writing for broad audiences.
Apply by Jan 9, 2026, 5pm PT.
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Political scientists passionate about public engagement will receive a $2,500 stipend and mentorship in writing for broad audiences.
Apply by Jan 9, 2026, 5pm PT.
Apply at the link👇
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Announcing the 2026-2027 Good Authority fellows program!
Apply by Jan. 9, 2026 to join the Good Authority team of contributors.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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East-Central Europe saw 5 dramatic elections in 2025.
Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
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Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
Read more here: goodauthority.org/news/central...
East-Central Europe saw 5 dramatic elections in 2025
Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
East-Central Europe saw 5 dramatic elections in 2025.
Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
Read more here: goodauthority.org/news/central...
Russian meddling and support added to the election tensions – and this Russian ally remained firmly in power.
Read more here: goodauthority.org/news/central...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My latest for @goodauth.bsky.social goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
Here's what we learned about free speech in 2025.
This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
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This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
What we learned about free speech in 2025
This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Here's what we learned about free speech in 2025.
This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
This research helps explain the complicated logic behind censorship.
Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/what-we...
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I wrote about the violence reaching the capital of Mali @goodauth.bsky.social
- Peacebuilding failed
- This doesn’t mean all interventions are doomed, just under some conditions (even in Mali!)
- Not too late for international community to think creatively about helping civilians in Mali
- Peacebuilding failed
- This doesn’t mean all interventions are doomed, just under some conditions (even in Mali!)
- Not too late for international community to think creatively about helping civilians in Mali
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I wrote about the violence reaching the capital of Mali @goodauth.bsky.social
- Peacebuilding failed
- This doesn’t mean all interventions are doomed, just under some conditions (even in Mali!)
- Not too late for international community to think creatively about helping civilians in Mali
- Peacebuilding failed
- This doesn’t mean all interventions are doomed, just under some conditions (even in Mali!)
- Not too late for international community to think creatively about helping civilians in Mali
The Islamist siege in Mali, explained
Here's a closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
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Here's a closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
Read: goodauthority.org/news/mali-is...
The Islamist siege in Mali, explained
A closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Islamist siege in Mali, explained
Here's a closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
Read: goodauthority.org/news/mali-is...
Here's a closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
Read: goodauthority.org/news/mali-is...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Do you follow World Politics' editorial chair @grigopop.bsky.social? While you're checking out his feed, take a look at his recent piece in @goodauth.bsky.social #Russia #elections #politics
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Despite Russian meddling, Moldova’s pro-Europe party wins a majority
Russia’s social media campaign fell short.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do you follow World Politics' editorial chair @grigopop.bsky.social? While you're checking out his feed, take a look at his recent piece in @goodauth.bsky.social #Russia #elections #politics
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Good Authority publishes several resources geared towards educators and their students. As we continue to get our footing as an […]
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