Michael McFaul

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Very disastrous consequences' if Trump is alone in meeting with Putin: Fmr. Amb.

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A Welcome U-Turn in Ukraine Massive protests forced Zelenskyy to backtrack on a dangerous law. Will Trump’s opponents heed the lesson?

Ukraine's reversal of a law that would have reduced the independence of its anti-corruption agencies is a reminder to other democracies that robust civic engagement can make a difference in policy outcomes, explains @mcfaulmike.bsky.social: ow.ly/UZjn50WAnIc

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs
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Trump’s Terrible Tariffs Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

My latest:

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs

Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

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Trump’s Terrible Tariffs Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

My latest:

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs
Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.
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Trump’s Terrible Tariffs Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

My latest:

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs
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Trump’s Terrible Tariffs Trump’s tariffs not only hurt American consumers but also do long-term damage to American national security interests.

My latest:

Trump’s Terrible Tariffs
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Hope this could get done. Stopping Russia's terrorist attacks against Ukrainian civilians would be a positive development.

A Welcome U-Turn in Ukraine Massive protests forced Zelenskyy to backtrack on a dangerous law. Will Trump’s opponents heed the lesson?

A Welcome U-Turn in Ukraine
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Happy birthday, @BarackObama! An honor of a lifetime to work for you.

YouTube video by Stanford Alumni War in Ukraine: Causes and Consequences with Michael McFaul

From 2 years ago, an 8-minute talk on why Americans should care about what happens in Ukraine (with a few local reasons for our @Stanford community at the end as well): www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNDH...

Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed. But what happened in Ukraine this week made me worry about the strength of democracy in America

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Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed.
But what happened in Ukraine this week made me worry about the strength of democracy in America

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Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed. But what happened in Ukraine this week made me worry about the strength of democracy in America

Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed.
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Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed. But what happened in Ukraine this week made me worry about the strength of democracy in America

Ukrainian Democracy Faced a Big Test and Passed.
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The Real Meaning of Putin’s Middle East Failure Russia’s allies in the region couldn’t count on Moscow—and neither should China.

Russia's influence in the Middle East has declined significantly over the last few years. @milaniabbas and I explain why:

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Autocrats vs. Democrats From New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul comes a bold, clear-eyed look at how the autocracies of China and...

The release date of my new book is October 28th, exactly three months from now. But you can pre-order now!

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Autocrats vs. Democrats From New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul comes a bold, clear-eyed look at how the autocracies of China and...

The release date of my new book is October 28th, exactly three months from now. But you can pre-order now!

www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...

Are All Russians Guilty for Russia's War in Ukraine? Russians who are against the war do something – anything!

Reposting

Are All Russians Guilty for Russia's War in Ukraine?, by @McFaul open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...

The Real Meaning of Putin’s Middle East Failure Russia’s allies in the region couldn’t count on Moscow—and neither should China.

My latest in Foreign Affairs, wth Abbas Milani:

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BREAKING: Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's ...

⚡️ Update: NABU head asks Zelensky to veto bill destroying independence of anti-corruption agencies.

NABU chief Semen Kryvonos warned that the bill recently passed by the parliament threatens Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration efforts.

Found my book at Bozeman Public Library!

Good message from BSHS!

Finally, Trump Seems to Get Putin I hope it lasts and will have enduring policy consequences.

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Threats to Democracy in the United States and Around the World My conversation with Larry Diamond, one of the world's leading experts on democracy.

Threats to Democracy in the United States and Around the World

My conversation with Larry Diamond, one of the world's leading experts on democracy.

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YouTube video by FSIStanford How Democracy Is Doing Around the World with Larry Diamond | World Class

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Ambassador Michael McFaul on the Deal with NATO to Deliver Arms to Ukraine With Julie Mason

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To Advance American Interests, the U.S. Needs More Diplomats, Not Less If we reduce support for the State Department, we also reduce our ability to advance American national interests.

In the wake of Trump/Rubio firing 1,350 State Department diplomats today, reupping this piece:

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Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, discusses Trump's change on Putin NPR asks Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about President Trump's recent tough talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said he's now considering new sanctions.

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Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, discusses Trump's change on Putin NPR asks Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about President Trump's recent tough talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said he's now considering new sanctions.

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