Putin’s perplexing hypnotic quality over Trump is at play once again! He’s gotten what he wants and undermined any pressure on himself.

Let’s call Trump’s “productive” talks with Russia what they really are …

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Trump finally recognizing regional allies are critical to peace. But let's be clear: Hamas's first targets after the ceasefire are the Palestinian people. This is horrifying. Those who called for ceasefire must demand Hamas exit. Qatar, Egypt, Turkey - keep the pressure on. @msnbc.com

Fmr. NSC Sr. Director Juan Gonzalez explains why migration isn't just a border issue- it's a foreign policy failure with domestic consequences.

Essential insights on current U.S.-Latin America relations on Making Sense of the World:

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Fmr. chief American nuclear weapons negotiator & NATO Deputy Secretary General breaks down Putin's latest nuclear proposal, China's nuclear buildup, and why the U.S. must defend forward.

Timely insights on Making Sense of the World:

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Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger delivers sobering insights on cyber threats from China & how democratic openness has become a cybersecurity weakness.

The latest on Making Sense of the World:

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American global leadership is on fire - and not in a good way. Our allies don’t trust us, our adversaries don’t fear us. American diplomacy is being shattered on a daily basis.

Some thoughts on Rubio’s visit to Israel & the current state of play in the Middle East w/Alex Witt on @msnbc.com

Interested in a masters class on how economic statecraft has become the new battlefield for global leadership & what the US is getting wrong?

Check out the latest episode on Making Sense of the World w/ foreign policy icon Bob Hormats.

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Israel’s decision to strike Hamas leaders in Qatar- a U.S. ally that’s been integral in ceasefire talks- creates complicated challenges. The question now is whether diplomacy is still on the table or if the White House will continue to stand by while the region disintegrates further.

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What drives someone to risk everything for truth?

Lt. Col. @avindman.bsky.social shares his story on the personal cost of principled leadership & the present dangers facing American democracy. A gripping conversation on Making Sense of the World.

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Why is the Second Amendment more important than the lives of children praying at mass? It's not. 90% of Americans support stronger gun safety - we just don't do it. We need to try harder and do better.

My heart goes out to Minneapolis.

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ICYMI: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, and I agree - Putin bombing an American factory in Ukraine was a major slap in the face to Trump.

The president needs to restore leverage and play his cards, not just post empty threats online.

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This week on MSOTW, NatSec Expert @nolahaynes1.substack.com and I dug into foreign policy and electoral success; messaging for diverse audiences in new media spaces; and why Black leadership in national security matters. Check it out 👇

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Of course Putin is in no rush for a bilateral meeting w/ Zelenskyy - why would he be? Trump already handed him a win when he broke years of political isolation and rolled out the red carpet on American soil. Giving away leverage for a photo-op. Classic Trump 👌

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Flip-flop diplomacy & photo-ops won’t end the Russia - Ukraine War.

Trump claims he wants a ceasefire, then doesn’t. 90 senators support Russia sanctions but he won’t use that pressure. Rather than utilize NATO, he dances around other mechanisms, strengthening Putin’s negotiating hand. @msnbc.com

Excited to announce my new weekly podcast "Making Sense of the World" on @thesirennetwork.bsky.social

Ep.1 features @afalkhatib.bsky.social a Gazan-American with bold views leading the charge for a changed perspective on Palestine.

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We need practical solutions in Gaza. Hamas needs to surrender and depart. Trump team must get serious on negotiations. And the UN needs to move the aid that’s already in Gaza, approved by Israel and wasting away.

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Yesterday’s bloodletting of State Dept. employees was a dark day for American diplomacy.

"Streamlining" DOS by cutting 15% of staff is laughable.

You don't make an organization more effective by gutting deep subject matter experts in energy, climate, human rights, democracy.

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