Jakob Cansler
@jhcansler.bsky.social
Assistant Editor @wpr.bsky.social | Washington, DC
“I used to steal birds for a living but now I’m a newspaper man.”
- Mr. Fox
“I used to steal birds for a living but now I’m a newspaper man.”
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Jakob Cansler
@jhcansler.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social: “Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Israel’s cultural sector is being reshaped by two parallel trends—one from abroad and one from within.
And while the two trends have diametrically opposed goals, both are stifling the country’s already greatly diminished soft power.
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social (gift link):
And while the two trends have diametrically opposed goals, both are stifling the country’s already greatly diminished soft power.
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social (gift link):
Isolated Abroad, Israel’s Artists Now Face Political Pressure at Home
Israel is seeing diminished soft power over its treatment of Palestinians as space shrinks for artistic dissent at home.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Israel’s cultural sector is being reshaped by two parallel trends—one from abroad and one from within.
And while the two trends have diametrically opposed goals, both are stifling the country’s already greatly diminished soft power.
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social (gift link):
And while the two trends have diametrically opposed goals, both are stifling the country’s already greatly diminished soft power.
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social (gift link):
My latest:
Israel is seeing diminished soft power abroad over its treatment of Palestinians, even as space shrinks for artistic dissent at home, Jakob Cansler (@jhcansler.bsky.social) writes.
Isolated Abroad, Israel’s Artists Now Face Political Pressure at Home
Israel is seeing diminished soft power over its treatment of Palestinians as space shrinks for artistic dissent at home.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My latest:
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
Trump Administration Says Boat Strike Is Start of Campaign Against Venezuelan Cartels
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
Actually kind of crazy that a movie about crackdowns on universities under an autocracy made almost $500 million domestically last year
August 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Actually kind of crazy that a movie about crackdowns on universities under an autocracy made almost $500 million domestically last year
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
Also, if you've liked @jhcansler.bsky.social's work on culture and global politics for WPR, you'll enjoy his newsletter.
Hands down best title I've ever seen. Highly recommend.
Hands down best title I've ever seen. Highly recommend.
Cansler Culture | Jakob Cansler | Substack
Politics & Pop Culture. Usually both at the same time. Click to read Cansler Culture, by Jakob Cansler, a Substack publication. Launched 4 years ago.
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August 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Also, if you've liked @jhcansler.bsky.social's work on culture and global politics for WPR, you'll enjoy his newsletter.
Hands down best title I've ever seen. Highly recommend.
Hands down best title I've ever seen. Highly recommend.
This looks more enticing every day
DC Isn’t Becoming a State. But It Could Become Maryland.
Washingtonians may be aghast at the thought of reconnecting with their northern neighbor, but some think it’s preferable to appeasing Trump.
www.politico.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This looks more enticing every day
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
Superman’s worldview represents the most utopian version of U.S. foreign policy in the postwar era. At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Superman’s worldview represents the most utopian version of U.S. foreign policy in the postwar era. At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Apparently some people are calling this my magnum opus. That’s what I’m hearing.
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Apparently some people are calling this my magnum opus. That’s what I’m hearing.
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
“Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Latest from me in @wpr.bsky.social:
“Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward, @jhcansler.bsky.social writes.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Latest from me in @wpr.bsky.social:
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
"'Superman' may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy. And at a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States."
Stellar piece by @jhcansler.bsky.social.
Stellar piece by @jhcansler.bsky.social.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"'Superman' may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy. And at a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States."
Stellar piece by @jhcansler.bsky.social.
Stellar piece by @jhcansler.bsky.social.
(that's a gift link, btw)
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social: “Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
(that's a gift link, btw)
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social: “Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Superman’s Lesson for Post-Trump U.S. Foreign Policy
Superman has long represented an idealized postwar U.S. foreign policy. The character’s new film may offer a lesson for what comes after its dismantling.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My latest for @wpr.bsky.social: “Superman” may be the clearest display yet of the character as a symbol of an idealistic postwar U.S. foreign policy.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
At a time when that foreign policy is being actively dismantled, it may also suggest a potential path forward for the United States.
Ok I was joking before but now I really do think the New Heights podcast today will be a big test to see if the "alt" media can create a monocultural moment
Taylor Swift going from announcing albums at awards shows to announcing on a podcast kinda sums up The Culture
August 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ok I was joking before but now I really do think the New Heights podcast today will be a big test to see if the "alt" media can create a monocultural moment
Taylor Swift going from announcing albums at awards shows to announcing on a podcast kinda sums up The Culture
August 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Taylor Swift going from announcing albums at awards shows to announcing on a podcast kinda sums up The Culture
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
After 17 years as WPR’s editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein will be passing the baton.
Read his announcement here:
Read his announcement here:
Introducing WPR’s New Editor-in-Chief
After 17 years as WPR’s editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein will be passing the baton to Elliot Waldman.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
After 17 years as WPR’s editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein will be passing the baton.
Read his announcement here:
Read his announcement here:
This is the end state of "twitter is just people imagining someone to get mad at"
How the Right Shaped the Debate Over the Sydney Sweeney Ads
www.nytimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is the end state of "twitter is just people imagining someone to get mad at"
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
A pragmatic political neophyte is surging in the Netherlands’ pre-election polls, as the disillusioned Dutch seek someone to restore their trust in politics, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
As Elections Near, the Dutch Are Still Seeking a Political Savior
A pragmatic political neophyte is surging in the Netherlands’ pre-election polls, as the disillusioned Dutch seek someone to restore their trust in politics.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A pragmatic political neophyte is surging in the Netherlands’ pre-election polls, as the disillusioned Dutch seek someone to restore their trust in politics, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
For the record, we got quite a few replies from respected observers when we ran this saying it was ridiculous to suggest Israel was interested in territorial expansion
Israel’s State of Permanent War Is About Expansion, Not Survival
Israel is shifting to a permanent war footing, framing its military operations as existential. But Israel’s wars today have little to do with survival.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
For the record, we got quite a few replies from respected observers when we ran this saying it was ridiculous to suggest Israel was interested in territorial expansion
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
Pet peeve: When people say "We're not really a purple state; we have very blue urban areas but very red rural areas." This is every state.
August 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Pet peeve: When people say "We're not really a purple state; we have very blue urban areas but very red rural areas." This is every state.
I can quit investing in critical minerals anytime I want
August 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I can quit investing in critical minerals anytime I want
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
In my latest, at @wpr.bsky.social I speak to the importance of central bank independence, citing examples of countries that were met w/ severe financial pain for violating this principle. I also speak to how this is particularly important for the US given the dollar’s status as the reserve currency
Trump’s Assault on the Fed Could Sink the Global Financial System
The Federal Reserve’s credibility forms the bedrock of global monetary stability. Trump’s assault on its independence threatens to blow the whole thing up.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In my latest, at @wpr.bsky.social I speak to the importance of central bank independence, citing examples of countries that were met w/ severe financial pain for violating this principle. I also speak to how this is particularly important for the US given the dollar’s status as the reserve currency
Reposted by Jakob Cansler
The 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima comes at a time when strengthening the nuclear taboo has taken on renewed urgency.
Read more in today’s Daily Review:
Read more in today’s Daily Review:
Keeping the Memory of Hiroshima Alive Is More Important Than Ever
The 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima comes at a time when the strengthening the nuclear taboo has taken on renewed urgency.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima comes at a time when strengthening the nuclear taboo has taken on renewed urgency.
Read more in today’s Daily Review:
Read more in today’s Daily Review: