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Responsible Statecraft retweeted
In @RStatecraft, @Carr12Brandon and I offer a counterpoint to @jekavanagh’s recent call for the US to adopt a Second Island Chain strategy for East Asia. We argue against this strategy for geopolitical and military reasons. The US should maintain its alliances with Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. (Thread): responsiblestatecraft.org/ch…
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It was less than a month before Trump declared the memorandum with Iran “over,” calling the Iranians "scum" and "sick people." Was it ever a serious attempt at ending the war, or something else?responsiblestatecraft.org/mo…
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.@RyeCostello : "While it is possible that Trump and his team whipped Sen. Cassidy and his colleagues into line, it is more likely that they let them in on the secret: the (MOU) wasn’t intended to last long." responsiblestatecraft.org/mo…
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NEW @lieven_anatol : "Putin and the Russian government have stated recently that if NATO blockades Kaliningrad, Russia will respond with nuclear weapons if necessary; every member of the Russian establishment with whom I have spoken has said the same." responsiblestatecraft.org/ka…
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Responsible Statecraft retweeted
If Dems Win Big In Midterms, Hegseth’s Head Could Roll Liberal lawmakers are anxious to go after the defense secretary over Iran, Venezuela and more New by me in @RStatecraft, linked below ⬇️
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In defiance of his own party, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) also introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth over his launching of the war in Iran without congressional authorization. Massie’s resolution is expected to face a vote shortly after the midterms. The attacks on supposed drug boats have led to a flurry of legal debates…Anger over the strikes has at times crossed partisan lines. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has been among the most vocal critics of the strikes, calling them“extrajudicial killings.” @nolandenaro @RStatecraft responsiblestatecraft.org/pe…
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We went deep with Annelle on the latest Always At War: how she got into foreign policy, whether Washington actually gives a shit about human rights, & much more Watch on QI's YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!!
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.@battleforeurope : A "Russian drone" drone panic swept Europe in the fall of 2025. A Dutch probe of some 60 incidents found “much panic and hardly any evidence of Russian involvement,” with many sightings turning out to be hobby drones, planes, satellites or even stars. responsiblestatecraft.org/hy…
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.@solis_mullen on how farmers were already gettng squeezed by Trump tariffs when the first attacks on Iran closed the Strait early this year. From there exports in free fall and inputs are growing more scarce. responsiblestatecraft.org/fa…
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Łukasz Gadzała @onetpl : The very fact that the talks between Poland and the US have dragged on for so long suggests that there is little sense of urgency, at least in the White House, and that the threat of Russian attack on Poland is not imminent. responsiblestatecraft.org/us…
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The fact that Poland's military buildout is occurring in a total absence of European-led diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and ending the war in Ukraine makes Poland more vulnerable, writes Polish journalist Lukasz Gadzala responsiblestatecraft.org/us…
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