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America has a lot of lobbyists. Many of them advocate on behalf of foreign countries.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
America has a lot of lobbyists. Many of them advocate on behalf of foreign countries.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
The German government is too afraid of public backlash to strengthen its military, writes @moritz-graefrath.com for @wpr.bsky.social.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The German government is too afraid of public backlash to strengthen its military, writes @moritz-graefrath.com for @wpr.bsky.social.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
Nearly half of Americans think Trump's approach is making climate change worse.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nearly half of Americans think Trump's approach is making climate change worse.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
After Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation announcement last week, it's clear that Trump's MAGA movement is no longer a monolith.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
After Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation announcement last week, it's clear that Trump's MAGA movement is no longer a monolith.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Reposted by Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group
See my piece in @wpr.bsky.social for an overview of the recent military service debate in 🇩🇪 and why its resolution does not provide much ground for optimism ⤵️
Germany’s New Military Service Model Is Less Than Reassuring
While Germany’s decision has been widely praised, it raises concerns about the country’s commitment to European security.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
See my piece in @wpr.bsky.social for an overview of the recent military service debate in 🇩🇪 and why its resolution does not provide much ground for optimism ⤵️
Yuli Novak and Kareem Jubran of the leading Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem joined IGA for a lunch roundtable yesterday.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yuli Novak and Kareem Jubran of the leading Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem joined IGA for a lunch roundtable yesterday.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
NEW OPPORTUNITY | International Democracy Fellowship 2026
Rising elected leaders globally (i.e., those with fewer than 10 years in elected office) are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is December 13, 2025.
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Rising elected leaders globally (i.e., those with fewer than 10 years in elected office) are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is December 13, 2025.
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International Democracy Fellowship
Democracy evolves through practice, not prescription. The International Democracy Fellowship brings together emerging elected officials from around the world who are creating real solutions to governa...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
NEW OPPORTUNITY | International Democracy Fellowship 2026
Rising elected leaders globally (i.e., those with fewer than 10 years in elected office) are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is December 13, 2025.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/projects/int...
Rising elected leaders globally (i.e., those with fewer than 10 years in elected office) are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is December 13, 2025.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/projects/int...
More Americans think Trump is making things worse than better when it comes to nuclear risk.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
More Americans think Trump is making things worse than better when it comes to nuclear risk.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
This map shows active and planned nuclear reactors across the globe.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This map shows active and planned nuclear reactors across the globe.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump's embrace of war is leading America to repeat past failures, writes @moritz-graefrath.com in his latest for The Critic.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Trump's embrace of war is leading America to repeat past failures, writes @moritz-graefrath.com in his latest for The Critic.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
Trump is pushing to restart Ukraine peace talks as Zelensky travels to Turkey.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump is pushing to restart Ukraine peace talks as Zelensky travels to Turkey.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
1/ More nuclear weapons wouldn’t be such a bad thing, write Mark Raymond and IGA’s @moritz-graefrath.com in @foreignaffairs.com.
This is, if US allies are the ones getting them, they explain.
Three takeaways from their piece.
This is, if US allies are the ones getting them, they explain.
Three takeaways from their piece.
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
1/ More nuclear weapons wouldn’t be such a bad thing, write Mark Raymond and IGA’s @moritz-graefrath.com in @foreignaffairs.com.
This is, if US allies are the ones getting them, they explain.
Three takeaways from their piece.
This is, if US allies are the ones getting them, they explain.
Three takeaways from their piece.
Reposted by Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group
Canada, Japan, and Germany should get the bomb. Selective proliferation will benefit both the United States and its allies.
My debut in @foreignaffairs.com w/ @profmarkraymond.bsky.social ⤵️
My debut in @foreignaffairs.com w/ @profmarkraymond.bsky.social ⤵️
America’s Allies Should Go Nuclear
Selective proliferation will strengthen the global order, not end it.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Canada, Japan, and Germany should get the bomb. Selective proliferation will benefit both the United States and its allies.
My debut in @foreignaffairs.com w/ @profmarkraymond.bsky.social ⤵️
My debut in @foreignaffairs.com w/ @profmarkraymond.bsky.social ⤵️
This chart shows the 10 largest military aircraft fleets in the world.
Trump announced that he intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia at the White House yesterday.
If Saudi Arabia placed an order, it would become the 19th foreign participant in the F-35 program.
Trump announced that he intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia at the White House yesterday.
If Saudi Arabia placed an order, it would become the 19th foreign participant in the F-35 program.
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This chart shows the 10 largest military aircraft fleets in the world.
Trump announced that he intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia at the White House yesterday.
If Saudi Arabia placed an order, it would become the 19th foreign participant in the F-35 program.
Trump announced that he intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia at the White House yesterday.
If Saudi Arabia placed an order, it would become the 19th foreign participant in the F-35 program.
34% of Americans say Trump's approach is improving the Israel-Gaza Conflict. 35% say he's making it worse.
Partisan divides are strong. But more independents say he's making the conflict worse than better.
(this was fielded 10/6-14, as the ceasefire was negotiated and signed)
Partisan divides are strong. But more independents say he's making the conflict worse than better.
(this was fielded 10/6-14, as the ceasefire was negotiated and signed)
November 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
34% of Americans say Trump's approach is improving the Israel-Gaza Conflict. 35% say he's making it worse.
Partisan divides are strong. But more independents say he's making the conflict worse than better.
(this was fielded 10/6-14, as the ceasefire was negotiated and signed)
Partisan divides are strong. But more independents say he's making the conflict worse than better.
(this was fielded 10/6-14, as the ceasefire was negotiated and signed)
1/ The UN Security Council adopted President Trump’s plan for Gaza. But peace is far off.
13 countries voted in favor. China and Russia raised objections but declined to use their vetoes.
Still, questions remain about major aspects of the plan.
13 countries voted in favor. China and Russia raised objections but declined to use their vetoes.
Still, questions remain about major aspects of the plan.
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
1/ The UN Security Council adopted President Trump’s plan for Gaza. But peace is far off.
13 countries voted in favor. China and Russia raised objections but declined to use their vetoes.
Still, questions remain about major aspects of the plan.
13 countries voted in favor. China and Russia raised objections but declined to use their vetoes.
Still, questions remain about major aspects of the plan.
1/ Trump is rapidly changing US foreign policy, from boat strikes to tariffs across the globe.
But nearly a year in, America has yet to face the consequences of these dramatic shifts, writes Jonathan Guyer for @inkstickmedia.
That affects how Americans see the president.
But nearly a year in, America has yet to face the consequences of these dramatic shifts, writes Jonathan Guyer for @inkstickmedia.
That affects how Americans see the president.
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1/ Trump is rapidly changing US foreign policy, from boat strikes to tariffs across the globe.
But nearly a year in, America has yet to face the consequences of these dramatic shifts, writes Jonathan Guyer for @inkstickmedia.
That affects how Americans see the president.
But nearly a year in, America has yet to face the consequences of these dramatic shifts, writes Jonathan Guyer for @inkstickmedia.
That affects how Americans see the president.
Explosions destroyed a section of railway in eastern Poland this past weekend.
There were no injuries. The rail line links Poland's capital, Warsaw, to Ukraine.
Poland's government alleges foreign sabotage.
There were no injuries. The rail line links Poland's capital, Warsaw, to Ukraine.
Poland's government alleges foreign sabotage.
November 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Explosions destroyed a section of railway in eastern Poland this past weekend.
There were no injuries. The rail line links Poland's capital, Warsaw, to Ukraine.
Poland's government alleges foreign sabotage.
There were no injuries. The rail line links Poland's capital, Warsaw, to Ukraine.
Poland's government alleges foreign sabotage.
NEW OPPORTUNITY | IGA 2026 Nonresident Fellowship
Fellows receive a $4,000 stipend, attend IGA’s spring retreat in NYC, and monthly career development workshops.
Must publish 3–4 deliverables, including op-eds, videos, or events by end of term.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/2026-nonresi...
Fellows receive a $4,000 stipend, attend IGA’s spring retreat in NYC, and monthly career development workshops.
Must publish 3–4 deliverables, including op-eds, videos, or events by end of term.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/2026-nonresi...
2026 Nonresident Fellowship, Independent America
The Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group, a nonprofit focused on research and civic engagement, led by Board President Ian Bremmer and Board Chair Zachary Karabell, is now accepting …
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November 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
NEW OPPORTUNITY | IGA 2026 Nonresident Fellowship
Fellows receive a $4,000 stipend, attend IGA’s spring retreat in NYC, and monthly career development workshops.
Must publish 3–4 deliverables, including op-eds, videos, or events by end of term.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/2026-nonresi...
Fellows receive a $4,000 stipend, attend IGA’s spring retreat in NYC, and monthly career development workshops.
Must publish 3–4 deliverables, including op-eds, videos, or events by end of term.
instituteforglobalaffairs.org/2026-nonresi...
Saudi Arabia's leader is in Washington this week.
Many experts speculate that a defense pact may be in negotiation.
But few Americans support an increased US military presence in the Middle East.
Even among Republicans, more want a decrease or withdrawal than an increase.
Many experts speculate that a defense pact may be in negotiation.
But few Americans support an increased US military presence in the Middle East.
Even among Republicans, more want a decrease or withdrawal than an increase.
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Saudi Arabia's leader is in Washington this week.
Many experts speculate that a defense pact may be in negotiation.
But few Americans support an increased US military presence in the Middle East.
Even among Republicans, more want a decrease or withdrawal than an increase.
Many experts speculate that a defense pact may be in negotiation.
But few Americans support an increased US military presence in the Middle East.
Even among Republicans, more want a decrease or withdrawal than an increase.
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers last Friday that if Taiwan were attacked, it could put Japan in a “survival-threatening situation.”
She specifically described a situation in which US forces were attacked. 1/
She specifically described a situation in which US forces were attacked. 1/
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers last Friday that if Taiwan were attacked, it could put Japan in a “survival-threatening situation.”
She specifically described a situation in which US forces were attacked. 1/
She specifically described a situation in which US forces were attacked. 1/
JD Vance is the most popular figure in the administration among Republicans.
He's significantly more popular than Marco Rubio.
Trump and Vance are about equal, the difference isn't statistically significant.
Hegseth and Gabbard approximately tie for last place.
He's significantly more popular than Marco Rubio.
Trump and Vance are about equal, the difference isn't statistically significant.
Hegseth and Gabbard approximately tie for last place.
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
JD Vance is the most popular figure in the administration among Republicans.
He's significantly more popular than Marco Rubio.
Trump and Vance are about equal, the difference isn't statistically significant.
Hegseth and Gabbard approximately tie for last place.
He's significantly more popular than Marco Rubio.
Trump and Vance are about equal, the difference isn't statistically significant.
Hegseth and Gabbard approximately tie for last place.
This live map shows satellites and space junk in Earth's orbit.
Today, Chinese astronauts returned from space, after a week-long delay.
Space debris damaged their vessel, which required repairs while in orbit.
Today, Chinese astronauts returned from space, after a week-long delay.
Space debris damaged their vessel, which required repairs while in orbit.
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This live map shows satellites and space junk in Earth's orbit.
Today, Chinese astronauts returned from space, after a week-long delay.
Space debris damaged their vessel, which required repairs while in orbit.
Today, Chinese astronauts returned from space, after a week-long delay.
Space debris damaged their vessel, which required repairs while in orbit.
Has it seemed like a hot year to you? The past two decades have seen some of the most abnormally hot years on record.
It's no accident - climate change continues to spike temperatures as excess carbon dioxide traps heat in our atmosphere.
It's no accident - climate change continues to spike temperatures as excess carbon dioxide traps heat in our atmosphere.
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Has it seemed like a hot year to you? The past two decades have seen some of the most abnormally hot years on record.
It's no accident - climate change continues to spike temperatures as excess carbon dioxide traps heat in our atmosphere.
It's no accident - climate change continues to spike temperatures as excess carbon dioxide traps heat in our atmosphere.
Trump ran on his immigration policy.
Now, more Americans think he's making US immigration worse than better.
That includes half of independents.
Now, more Americans think he's making US immigration worse than better.
That includes half of independents.
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Trump ran on his immigration policy.
Now, more Americans think he's making US immigration worse than better.
That includes half of independents.
Now, more Americans think he's making US immigration worse than better.
That includes half of independents.