Dr. Nola Haynes
banner
nolahaynes1.substack.com
Dr. Nola Haynes
@nolahaynes1.substack.com
Political Scientist, Georgetown U
Senior Foreign Policy Advisor & Media Analysts
On Roland Martin every Thursday
UCLA, Harvard Divinity, USC
Within hours, New START a bilateral nuclear treaty b/t Russia & the U.S. is set to expire. The Pope has raised the alarm.

At stake, an escalation of an arms race that’s been brewing. And this time, the U.S. won’t be leading, China will step in.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
New arms race looms as clock ticks down on last Russia-US nuclear treaty
The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.
www.reuters.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Yep, they have oil & minerals.
February 4, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Natural resources. But, China and Ghana are making public moves together. I imagine that has something to do with it too.
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I was outside today on a wing & prayer. The DMV is a mess from all this concrete-ice-snow.

It’s going to be freezing for a while, be safe out there folks.
February 1, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Don Lemon @donlemonofficial.bsky.social was arrested last night in LA!!! I know these folks despise the law, but it’s a reason why the Constitution protects journalists under the First Amendment. Abbe Lowell will remind the Trump regime that retribution isn’t a legal argument.

Stay strong Don!
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I couldn’t see!!! 😩😂
January 30, 2026 at 1:27 AM
It’s dinner time. 😂😩
January 30, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I was on here as the screen went dark. All I know is, white screens are for maniacs. 😂😩
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Reposted by Dr. Nola Haynes
CC:
@rolandsmartin.bsky.social
@reeciecolbert.bsky.social
@nolahaynes1.substack.com
@tiffanydcross.bsky.social

Can't wait to see what Black Independent media has to say about the "rising tensons" amongst the CBC members getting primaried

Politico Story: share.google/iOGjxONOqlyW...
The rift over generational change roils the Congressional Black Caucus
“You cannot be a part of the system for 40 years and also be the one who's going to change it for the next 40,” said Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson.
share.google
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I am only this hungry bc I can’t go outside. I’m like a 10 year old over here waiting for the snow to get cleared.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Morning! Joining @solomonjones1 now on Wake up with WURD out of Philly! We’re talking all things Greenland, Davos & taco Thursday.
January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Haven’t forgotten about the Substack link. Just need to figure it out again.
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Reposted by Dr. Nola Haynes
As an 🇺🇲 abroad, I've got lots of thoughts, but first I want to hear what folks with actual hard-earned expertise in international security like @nolahaynes1.substack.com have to say about the myriad of ways that Mr Incompetence has found to ensure 🇺🇲& the🌍as a whole are getting less safe by the day!
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Can’t wait.
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Just did a quick hit on WHUR with @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social breaking down what Trump said in Davos.

To hear my take at 10:50am ET go this link. You may need to download the radio app. It’s free to listen to WHUR.
whur.com/listenlive-2/
ListenLive - WHUR 96.3 FM
whur.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I appreciate you so much. I appreciated what the Congresswoman said. We educate our folks in each city & state about election laws & keep organizing on the ground. It’s the same stuff the elders did.
The one and only @nolahaynes1.substack.com discusses 2026 elections with @repescobar.bsky.social and how we keep Trump where he belongs. 🫵🏼👇🏼
January 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Yep. I agree.
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Reposted by Dr. Nola Haynes
Listen to this clip & start making your voting plan now. Fellow mail-in state citizens, we can't assume that we have it easy & can just vote as usual. We may have to vote in person, if it comes down to it. We can take time now to help our neighbors get IDs secured, and help fund that, if need be...
On January 6, I attended the hearings 5 years later on the Hill. I sat down to chat with Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) recounted her harrowing experience of being trapped in the Capitol on 1/6. I’m this clip, I asked Rep. Escobar if we will have elections this year—listen to her response.
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Thank you!
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reposted by Dr. Nola Haynes
Thank you for this.
Really great interview!
January 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
On January 6, I attended the hearings 5 years later on the Hill. I sat down to chat with Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) recounted her harrowing experience of being trapped in the Capitol on 1/6. I’m this clip, I asked Rep. Escobar if we will have elections this year—listen to her response.
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I enjoyed this conversation so much. We covered so much, but what I’m drawn to when I listen is the discussion around accountability and pardoning Trump.
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Thanks, Jarrad.
January 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM