Elizabeth N. Saunders
@profsaunders.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science & Director of the Saltzman Institute of War & Peace Studies, Columbia. New Book: The Insiders' Game: How Elites Make War and Peace https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691215808/the-insiders-game
Credible commitment problem has come for almost anything R's in Congress do. They may mean it but the administration may not.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Credible commitment problem has come for almost anything R's in Congress do. They may mean it but the administration may not.
I keep asking, what is our China policy?
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I keep asking, what is our China policy?
Reposted by Elizabeth N. Saunders
“Last week, the Pentagon ordered an aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, to join the large buildup of U.S. forces off the Venezuelan coast. Trump and his team have talked openly about attacking targets inside Venezuela.” @profsaunders.bsky.social
Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky.
Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“Last week, the Pentagon ordered an aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, to join the large buildup of U.S. forces off the Venezuelan coast. Trump and his team have talked openly about attacking targets inside Venezuela.” @profsaunders.bsky.social
Damn, thought I’d accounted for him!
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Damn, thought I’d accounted for him!
As good an explanation as any
November 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
As good an explanation as any
So, uh, what exactly is our defense posture? Does anyone know what our China policy is? Will we have any generals to implement it?
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So, uh, what exactly is our defense posture? Does anyone know what our China policy is? Will we have any generals to implement it?