Hey Virginia! Go vote early for Abigail Spanberger - a national security moderate. I canvassed for her in Annandale last week, and - I have to say - this race is going to be close. The Democratic brand is trash and every vote matters. Get out there and send a message to the Trump administration.

The IMF quietly revised U.S. debt forecasts: 119% of GDP in 2025 → 143.4% by 2030. That’s a big jump from the prior 123%. Rough math: ~$3T in new bonds per year. And we already spend more on interest than on defense. Where are the guys in pointy hats?!

I might not be the smartest guy in the world, but doesn’t publicly authorizing covert action kind of defeat the point?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

The brave people of Ukraine have taught us a valuable lesson about national security. Let’s learning something …

On October 6th, authorization for the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) expired. A Senate version of the re-authorization was included in the National Defense Authorization Act, while a House version (H.R. 5299) has passed out of committee. Learn more here: www.fdd.org/analysis/202...

Why should you care about Myanmar: www.youtube.com/shorts/1RwTv...

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on September 30, ending 25 years of duty-free access to U.S. markets for eligible sub-Saharan African countries. This will likely more African nations closer to Beijing for trade, investment, and security. www.fdd.org/analysis/202...

South Africa is facing new financial risks as its feud with the Trump administration heats up.
Spoiler: it’s not about the made-up “white farmer genocide.”
It’s about Pretoria’s deepening ties with Russia, China, and Iran: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2...

Check out my new op-ed in The Hill about China, Africa, and the United Stateshttps://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5506522-china-africa-lending-retrenchment/

Jordan is a wonderful country and home to incredible people who deserve better than a "zift" economy. The current economic situation is concerning, yet there are ways to help, even within today's "dynamic" political environment: thehill.com/opinion/inte...

Amid all the global headlines, let’s not forget Myanmar. Sean Turnell and I have just published a new article in Foreign Affairs Magazine outlining specific financial actions the U.S. can take to support the people of Myanmar. www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chance...

The United States should not walk away from Africa. There's too much to gain. This new op-ed explores opportunities to move supply chains out of China and into Africa, benefiting both Americans and our allies on the continent. Read more about it here: nationalinterest.org/feature/how-...