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The Pechko Perspective delivers independent, fact-based analysis on global affairs, focusing on security, disinformation, and international relations.

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The Pechko Perspective @thepechkoreport.bsky.social · Oct 7
Hey folks, just a heads up that I’ve got a Substack where I share extra content, deeper dives, and stuff I don’t always post here. If you’re curious or want more of my writing, feel free to check it out. I’d love to have you along!
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Kiel Pechko is a geopolitical analyst and writer with an M.A. in Diplomacy from Seton Hall. He writes The Pechko Perspective and has been published by The Arctic Institute.
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Vox is reshaping Spain’s politics, threatening progressive values and democracy. How can the left respond?

#Spain #Vox #Progressive #Politics #Democracy #FarRight
Vox and the Fragmented Spanish Left: Challenges for Democracy and Inclusion
Exploring how Vox’s nationalist and far-right agenda is reshaping Spain and what progressives can do to defend democracy, equality, and social justice
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November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The Treasury is easing banking rules, and critics argue that it could spark another financial crisis. Are we repeating 2008?

#Banks #WallStreet #Economy #Finance #Money #Crisis
Is Wall Street Back to Gambling With Your Money? Treasury Rollbacks Explained
How Looser Rules for Big Banks Could Put Your Savings, Jobs, and Communities at Risk
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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"Deeper Than the Ocean," award-winning author Mirta Ojito's debut novel, centers around the Valbanera shipwreck and the rich immigrant history that's been largely forgotten.
The 'poor man's Titanic' reveals long-forgotten and fascinating history
"Deeper Than the Ocean," award-winning author Mirta Ojito's debut novel, centers around the Valbanera shipwreck and the rich immigrant history that's been largely forgotten.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Maine’s 2026 Senate race could reshape the state and the nation. Janet Mills brings vision, pragmatism, and progress to the challenge.

#Maine #Politics #Senate #JanetMills #SusanCollins #US
From Farmington to Washington: How Janet Mills Could Transform Maine’s Economy
Maine’s 2026 Senate race is a test of leadership, vision, and the state’s role in shaping the nation’s future
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November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Two Democrats, two victories, one message. Spanberger in Virginia and Mamdani in New York proved the party’s strength lies in adaptability and economic focus.

#Politics #Democrats #Elections #Spanberger #Mamdani #BigTent
A Tale of Two Victories: How Spanberger and Mamdani Redefined the Democratic Big Tent
In one night, victories in Virginia and New York showed that Democrats can win through different paths with a shared focus on economic relief.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Election Day is here! If you live in New Jersey or New York City, remember to make your voice heard and vote today. Check your polling location at vote.nj.gov or vote.nyc. Every vote counts and helps shape our communities.

#Vote #ElectionDay #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #NJ #NYC
NJ Voter Information Portal
NJ Voter information about the Elections.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Why New York must reject Andrew Cuomo. His campaign is about power and denial, not service or change. New York deserves better.

#NYC #Election #Politics #Mayor #Mamdani #Zohran #Cuomo
Why New York Must Reject Andrew Cuomo: A Vote for Accountability, Not Corruption
As New Yorkers head to the polls, the choice is clear: reject the return of scandal, corruption, and political manipulation by voting against Andrew Cuomo
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November 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Trump’s Asia trip focused on old alliances but missed a chance to strengthen the Quad and build a true multilateral Indo Pacific partnership. The U.S. needs a broader strategy for lasting regional security.

#IndoPacific #Quad #US #ForeignPolicy #Trump #Asia #GOP
Trump’s Asia Trip: Reinforcing the Hub-and-Spoke While Missing the Quad Opportunity
As Trump reinforces traditional bilateral alliances in Asia, the Quad offers a path toward a stronger, multilateral Indo-Pacific security network
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October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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From Know-Nothings to Trumpism, fear and change have fueled anti-immigrant sentiment. Explore how progressive policies can address the root causes and build a more inclusive America.

#Populism #Immigration #GOP #Trump #America #History
Know-Nothings to Trumpism: How Populist Nationalism Shapes America
Exploring the Roots of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and How Progressive Policies Can Build a More Inclusive America
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October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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The U.S. decision to cut aid to Colombia risks unraveling years of progress in the fight against drug trafficking and regional instability. Once one of America’s closest allies in Latin America, Colombia now faces renewed threats from cartels and insurgent groups as U.S. support disappears.
Trump’s Aid Cut to Colombia Threatens Regional Stability and U.S. Interests
Trump’s aid cut to Colombia threatens regional stability and strengthens authoritarian influence
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October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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I didn’t back Mikie Sherrill in the primary, but New Jersey needs her now. Her win is key to protecting progress and keeping the state moving forward.

#NJ #Politics #Elections #Democrats
Why Mikie Sherrill Is New Jersey’s Only Choice in a Tight Governor’s Race
Why Mikie Sherrill’s experience, policy record, and leadership make her the essential choice to protect New Jersey’s progress in a close 2025 gubernatorial race.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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What would past presidents think of Trump’s use of the National Guard in U.S. cities? A look at history offers some clues.

#US #Politics #History #Trump #NationalGuard #Presidents
What Past Presidents Would Say About Trump’s Domestic National Guard Deployments
A historical analysis of how former U.S. Presidents might assess Trump’s use of the National Guard, comparing constitutional authority, civil rights, and emergency powers across eras
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October 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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America’s fight against unchecked power is nothing new. This piece connects the rivalry between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay to today’s “No Kings” movement, showing how the struggle to protect democracy continues.

#NoKings #Democracy #History #Politics #Populism #Trump
No Kings: What Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay Teach Modern America About Populism
Exploring the echoes of 19th-century political battles in today’s fight against authoritarianism and the rise of populist leaders
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October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Milei blasts the UN as a “Leviathan” while taking a Trump-backed bailout. His talk of sovereignty hides a deeper hypocrisy.

#Argentina #Milei #Trump #UN
Milei, Trump, and Argentina: What Americans Need to Know About the $20 Billion Bailout
A closer look at how U.S. taxpayer funds are being used to back a controversial Argentine leader and why Americans should understand the political and economic stakes.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Wildfires, floods, and record heat are reshaping America. The Green New Deal could change our future with clean energy, new jobs, and a stronger economy. Can we rise to the challenge?

#Climate #Action #GreenNewDeal #Clean #Energy #Sustainability #Jobs
A Blueprint for Renewal: The Green New Deal and the Future of American Progress
The Broader Benefits of a Green Economy
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October 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Milei blasts the UN as a “Leviathan” while taking a Trump-backed bailout. His talk of sovereignty hides a deeper hypocrisy.

#Argentina #Milei #Trump #UN #GOP #politics
Javier Milei Calls the UN a Leviathan—but Bows to Trump’s Power
A self-proclaimed defender of sovereignty, Milei rails against the UN’s “Leviathan” while quietly binding Argentina’s future to Trump’s political ambitions.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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ICE is still arresting people, but the watchdogs who inspect detention centers are furloughed. This episode looks at what happens when oversight stops and people are left behind.

#ICE #Immigration #Accountability #HumanRights #Podcast #shutdown
When ICE Keeps Working but Oversight Stops: Why the ODO Matters More Than Ever
While ICE keeps making arrests, the watchdog meant to keep detainees safe has been sidelined.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Kosovo’s crackdown exposed Serbia’s hidden web of influence. Behind local offices lies a fight for power that could shape the Balkans’ future.

#Kosovo #Serbia #Balkans #EU #Politics
Inside Serbia’s Shadow State: How Parallel Institutions Undermine Kosovo's Sovereignty
Thanks for reading Kiel Pechko!
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October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Republican governors are using the National Guard to prove loyalty to Trump, blurring the line between safety and politics.

#NationalGuard #Politics #Trump #Governors #Democracy #GOP #Trump
Republican Governors Deploy National Guard in 2025: Political Theater or Public Safety?
As Republican governors rush to show loyalty to Trump, National Guard deployments raise questions about political ambition, public safety, and the limits of executive power.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Sudan’s people are paying the price of a brutal power struggle. Millions displaced, cities under siege, and aid blocked. The world can’t look away.

#Sudan #HumanRights #War
Sudan’s War Uncovered: Atrocities, Siege Cities, and a Stalled Democracy
Explore the human toll of Sudan’s civil war, where millions are displaced, families are trapped under siege, and civilians bear the brunt of a deadly power struggle between rival forces
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October 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Peru’s impeachment of Dina Boluarte shows deeper issues behind the country’s unrest. Real change means tackling corruption, weak institutions, and lack of opportunity.

#Peru #Politics #Reform #Corruption
Caretaker: From Castillo’s Fall to Jerí’s Rise — Peru’s Impeachment and the Rolexgate Moment
A sweeping look at Peru’s turmoil, from Castillo’s fall to Boluarte’s Rolexgate downfall, ending with caretaker José Jerí at the helm.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The UN’s mission to save lives can clash with its promise to defend democracy, as aid meant to help sometimes strengthens the regimes that oppress.

#UN #HumanRights #Democracy #HumanitarianAid
The UN’s Dilemma: Balancing Humanitarian Aid and Democratic Values
Behind every shipment of UN food or medicine lies a harder question: who really benefits when relief meets repression?
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October 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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My first podcast is out!

I break down the stories shaping our world, including the National Guard in US cities, Japan’s first female LDP leader, and Peru’s presidential impeachment.

#Podcast #GlobalPolitics #USA #Politics #Japan #Peru
When Force Meets Politics: Guard Deployments, Coalition Collapse, and the Impeachment Wave
Exploring the limits of power and democracy from U.S. cities to Japan’s parliament and Peru’s streets
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October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The Crimean Tatars have faced conquest, exile, and repression for centuries. From czars to Putin, their struggle to survive empire continues today.

#Crimea #Ukraine #CrimeanTatars #History #Russia #Putin
Crimea’s Silent Resistance: The Tatars Putin Couldn’t Break
Russia conquered their land. Then it tried to erase their memory
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October 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Putin’s 2021 essay claimed Russians and Ukrainians were “one people.” A year later, he invaded. This piece uncovers how that idea shaped his war and what it reveals about Russia’s identity and power.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Geopolitics #History
One People, One Lie: How Putin Turned History into a Weapon Against Ukraine
History still burns beneath the soil of Eastern Europe
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October 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM