7/Why? Check out the network ties as per NYT story.

I grew up here. Had so many cheap burritos. Learned. Loved. They are temples to progress and life. Don’t let the government destroy them. Too much is at stake. Please call your rep — hands off higher ed.

Underground Empire is a #1 Kindle seller. And finally topped a Peter Zeihan book!!! Thanks all for the support and the sale continues at 1.99 (its like a pack of gum). And if you read and like, please rate and review. @himself.bsky.social

In Taipei on Monday? I will be discussing economic coercion under the second Trump Administration and how Underground Empire might offer a better understanding of the tectonic shift going on in world politics. All welcome.

1/Don't accept the premise: The US government does not spend enough compared to its peers. That is what drives inequality and generates diseases of despair.

Denmark is ready for a fight.

Thanks again to CFR, the Arthur Ross family, and Gideon Rose for honoring Underground Empire with the Arthur Ross Bronze Medal. And congratulations to Kal Raustiala and Gary Bass for two fantastic books.

Underground Empire spotting in South Korea!

As my co-author @himself.bsky.social would say...Gobsmacked! Underground Empire on paperback row in the NYT.

Interested in a bit of alternative programming this week...Underground Empire meets Prime Day! Copies are 50% off. Get'em while there hot;) a.co/d/dhPEP3Y.

1/For those in DC, dare to enter the Underground Empire...Today at 12.