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Doctor in Gaza Says Cease-fire Brings Hope, but Challenges Remain

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 2d

To get a better understanding of the situation on the ground in Gaza at this crucial moment, I spoke with Mathieu Bichet, deputy medical director MSF, on Thursday. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/10/m...

An MSF doctor talks about the dire needs in Gaza as the cease-fire begins.

The U.S. Deploys 200 Troops to Israel Amid Gaza Cease-Fire

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 2d

The United States is deploying up to 200 troops to Israel to help oversee the Gaza cease-fire process But the troops, some of whom have already arrived in Israel and will continue to do so through the weekend, won’t be going into Gaza. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/10/t...

The force will help coordinate humanitarian aid and security but won’t enter Gaza.

Trump’s 'War From Within’

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Rishi Iyengar @iyengarish.bsky.social · 2d

Even as Trump takes a Middle East victory lap and lobbies for the Nobel Peace Prize, he's expanding his military deployment against U.S. citizens across American cities.

This week's @foreignpolicy.com Situation Report from myself and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social:

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The U.S. president is sending the military into more and more American cities.

The Biggest Hurdles to the Next Phase of Trump’s Gaza Deal

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 3d

Despite the sense of optimism ushered in by the deal for a “first phase” of Trump’s plan, there are still many hurdles to overcome in terms of reaching the next stage and the ultimate goal of ending the war. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/09/t...

Major issues like Hamas’s disarmament remain unresolved.

Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 6d

If U.S. states have any degree of sovereignty, if there’s any states’ rights at all, it is the right not to be invaded by the armed forces of another U.S. state.

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

"Everyone is on eggshells," says Dan Maurer, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and associate law professor at Ohio Northern University. "To me, it's like '1984' where neighbors are turning in neighbors for supposed violations of thought crime."

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

From @samfellman.bsky.social: An online army is waging a culture war against US troops www.businessinsider.com/inside-anti-...

Trump vowed to banish 'woke.' Now, the culture wars are infiltrating the military and spreading paranoia among American troops

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Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

"Twenty-four active duty and recently retired troops who spoke to Business Insider, including generals, military lawyers, and junior and senior officers, say the administration's actions have stirred up paranoia and challenged the uniformed service's nonpartisan ethos."

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

From @samfellman.bsky.social: An online army is waging a culture war against US troops www.businessinsider.com/inside-anti-...

Trump vowed to banish 'woke.' Now, the culture wars are infiltrating the military and spreading paranoia among American troops

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

From @samfellman.bsky.social: An online army is waging a culture war against US troops www.businessinsider.com/inside-anti-...

Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs

Trump vowed to banish 'woke.' Now, the culture wars are infiltrating the military and spreading paranoia among American troops

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What We Do and Don’t Know About Trump’s Israel-Hamas Deal

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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 5d

While Trump has expressed optimism that the war could soon be over, nothing is set in stone yet, writes FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social.

There is cautious optimism for an agreement, but many outstanding details remain unresolved.

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 5d

There is significant momentum surrounding this round of Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks compared to past negotiations, with Trump raising pressure on both parties to wrap up the war. Still, neither side appears eager to make the first move.
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Trump gives Doha major (and unusual) security guarantees.

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 10d

New SitRep from me and @iyengarish.bsky.social: Trump veers from his “America First” promises with unusual Article 5-like security guarantees for Qatar just weeks after it was bombed by Israel. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/02/t...

Qatar First?

Why America’s ‘Unusual’ Democracy Leads to Shutdowns

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 10d

Other countries don’t have government shutdowns like the U.S. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/01/w...

Other countries don’t have government shutdowns like the U.S.

Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA

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CNN @cnn.com · 11d

President Trump signs an executive order for the US to guarantee the security of Qatar, in the wake of Israel's strike on Doha last month https://cnn.it/46LVmgj

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Rishi Iyengar @iyengarish.bsky.social · 16d

Final SitRep UNGA 80 edition @foreignpolicy.com from @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social and yours truly.

Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA

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The Israeli prime minister was met with protests both inside and outside of U.N. headquarters.

UNGA Beyond the Conflicts

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 17d

UNGA Day 4 dispatch from me and @iyengarish.bsky.social:

The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/25/u...

The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging.

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour

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Rishi Iyengar @iyengarish.bsky.social · 18d

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour

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The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance.

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 17d

UNGA Day 3 dispatch from me and @iyengarish.bsky.social:

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour

foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/s...

The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance.

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

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Rishi Iyengar @iyengarish.bsky.social · 20d

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/22/u... @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social @foreignpolicy.com

Day 1 of the gathering’s high-level week was dominated by discussion of a two-state solution.

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 19d

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

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Day 1 of the gathering’s high-level week was dominated by discussion of a two-state solution.

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 21d

High-level week of #UNGA starts tomorrow! @iyengarish.bsky.social and I will be on the ground all week. Keep an eye out for daily pop-up editions of SitRep. We’ll bring you all of the most important/juiciest details from UN HQ. Sign up for our newsletter here: foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/18/w...

Is America Becoming More Violent?

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John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 25d

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, experts on political violence warn that the US has entered a dangerous new era akin to what the country experienced in the 1960s, and they’re urging political and community leaders to take steps to reduce tensions. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/17/c...

The U.S. has entered a dangerous new era, experts warn.

Senate Democrats Challenge Trump’s Venezuela Boat Strikes

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 23d

“This is a dangerous, lawless thing to do,” @schiff.senate.gov told me, referring to the strikes as “essentially extrajudicial killings.”

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 23d

@schiff.senate.gov and @kaine.senate.gov have introduced a war powers resolution to block Trump from continuing to use military force against alleged drug traffickers near Venezuela. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/19/s...

Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine have introduced a resolution to block such actions.

Senate Democrats Challenge Trump’s Venezuela Boat Strikes

John Haltiwanger @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social · 23d

@schiff.senate.gov and @kaine.senate.gov have introduced a war powers resolution to block Trump from continuing to use military force against alleged drug traffickers near Venezuela. foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/19/s...

Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine have introduced a resolution to block such actions.

Is America Becoming More Violent?

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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 25d

With several months still left, 2025 is already on track to be a historically violent year in the United States, FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social reports.

The U.S. has entered a dangerous new era, experts warn.