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Trump announced a new class of US battleships this week, named after himself.
If completed, these would be the first new battleships in the US navy since the last Iowa-class battleship was built in 1944.
If completed, these would be the first new battleships in the US navy since the last Iowa-class battleship was built in 1944.
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Trump announced a new class of US battleships this week, named after himself.
If completed, these would be the first new battleships in the US navy since the last Iowa-class battleship was built in 1944.
If completed, these would be the first new battleships in the US navy since the last Iowa-class battleship was built in 1944.
“Mr. Trump’s cowboy diplomats, with their jets and ostentatious deal-making, may end up helping him stop the biggest wars he inherited.” writes Jonathan Guyer. But, there are real risks.
Read his piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
Read his piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
December 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“Mr. Trump’s cowboy diplomats, with their jets and ostentatious deal-making, may end up helping him stop the biggest wars he inherited.” writes Jonathan Guyer. But, there are real risks.
Read his piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
Read his piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
"Cowboy diplomacy can be highly effective for the opening salvo, but if the experts aren’t around to step in to finalize the details, these flashy deals may soon fall to pieces," writes Jonathan Guyer.
Read his full piece about Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
Read his full piece about Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
December 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"Cowboy diplomacy can be highly effective for the opening salvo, but if the experts aren’t around to step in to finalize the details, these flashy deals may soon fall to pieces," writes Jonathan Guyer.
Read his full piece about Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
Read his full piece about Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' have been remarkably effective at initiating peace processes, writes Jonathan Guyer.
But when it comes to sorting the details, they rarely succeed.
Read the full piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
But when it comes to sorting the details, they rarely succeed.
Read the full piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Trump's 'cowboy diplomats' have been remarkably effective at initiating peace processes, writes Jonathan Guyer.
But when it comes to sorting the details, they rarely succeed.
Read the full piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
But when it comes to sorting the details, they rarely succeed.
Read the full piece in @nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
This map shows how commercial flights have avoided Venezuela's airspace this month.
President Trump announced in late November that the airspace around Venezuela considered 'closed in its entirety'.
There has been no official US military action to enforce the enclosure.
President Trump announced in late November that the airspace around Venezuela considered 'closed in its entirety'.
There has been no official US military action to enforce the enclosure.
December 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This map shows how commercial flights have avoided Venezuela's airspace this month.
President Trump announced in late November that the airspace around Venezuela considered 'closed in its entirety'.
There has been no official US military action to enforce the enclosure.
President Trump announced in late November that the airspace around Venezuela considered 'closed in its entirety'.
There has been no official US military action to enforce the enclosure.
"The foreign policy establishment should not write off the Trump approach," Jonathan Guyer writes. "Sometimes Mr. Trump’s unconventional foreign policy — let’s call it cowboy diplomacy — just works."
December 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"The foreign policy establishment should not write off the Trump approach," Jonathan Guyer writes. "Sometimes Mr. Trump’s unconventional foreign policy — let’s call it cowboy diplomacy — just works."
American foreign policy needs a change. But what comes next?
On this week's episode of None Of The Above, host Jonathan Guyer sits down with Emma Ashford to explore how she answers these questions in her new book, "First Among Equals".
Listen to their conversation wherever you get your podcasts.
On this week's episode of None Of The Above, host Jonathan Guyer sits down with Emma Ashford to explore how she answers these questions in her new book, "First Among Equals".
Listen to their conversation wherever you get your podcasts.
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
American foreign policy needs a change. But what comes next?
On this week's episode of None Of The Above, host Jonathan Guyer sits down with Emma Ashford to explore how she answers these questions in her new book, "First Among Equals".
Listen to their conversation wherever you get your podcasts.
On this week's episode of None Of The Above, host Jonathan Guyer sits down with Emma Ashford to explore how she answers these questions in her new book, "First Among Equals".
Listen to their conversation wherever you get your podcasts.
This map shows the location of recent skirmishes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Fighting broke out this week on the border, less than five months after the last clash.
Fighting broke out this week on the border, less than five months after the last clash.
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This map shows the location of recent skirmishes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Fighting broke out this week on the border, less than five months after the last clash.
Fighting broke out this week on the border, less than five months after the last clash.
This map shows areas controlled by different factions in Sudan's civil war.
This week, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a kindergarten and hospital, killing 114 people in South Kordofan.
This week, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a kindergarten and hospital, killing 114 people in South Kordofan.
December 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This map shows areas controlled by different factions in Sudan's civil war.
This week, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a kindergarten and hospital, killing 114 people in South Kordofan.
This week, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a kindergarten and hospital, killing 114 people in South Kordofan.
This week, Zelensky is meeting with European leaders in London to discuss Trump's peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.
But among Americans, Trump's approach has remained broadly unpopular, according to IGA survey data.
(Note that this survey was fielded in early October.)
But among Americans, Trump's approach has remained broadly unpopular, according to IGA survey data.
(Note that this survey was fielded in early October.)
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This week, Zelensky is meeting with European leaders in London to discuss Trump's peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.
But among Americans, Trump's approach has remained broadly unpopular, according to IGA survey data.
(Note that this survey was fielded in early October.)
But among Americans, Trump's approach has remained broadly unpopular, according to IGA survey data.
(Note that this survey was fielded in early October.)
This map shows the location of history's largest recorded earthquakes.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, injuring 23 people and triggering a small tsunami.
One of the largest ever earthquakes (#6) was recorded earlier this year, near Kamchatka, Russia.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, injuring 23 people and triggering a small tsunami.
One of the largest ever earthquakes (#6) was recorded earlier this year, near Kamchatka, Russia.
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This map shows the location of history's largest recorded earthquakes.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, injuring 23 people and triggering a small tsunami.
One of the largest ever earthquakes (#6) was recorded earlier this year, near Kamchatka, Russia.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, injuring 23 people and triggering a small tsunami.
One of the largest ever earthquakes (#6) was recorded earlier this year, near Kamchatka, Russia.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under fire from legislators as they investigate the legality of orders to strike boats near Venezuela.
IGA polling finds that Hegseth is the least popular of the Trump administration's Nat. Sec. officials, although not significantly so.
IGA polling finds that Hegseth is the least popular of the Trump administration's Nat. Sec. officials, although not significantly so.
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under fire from legislators as they investigate the legality of orders to strike boats near Venezuela.
IGA polling finds that Hegseth is the least popular of the Trump administration's Nat. Sec. officials, although not significantly so.
IGA polling finds that Hegseth is the least popular of the Trump administration's Nat. Sec. officials, although not significantly so.
This map shows how Venezuelan migrants have dispersed across the world.
Most haven't immigrated to the United States, instead traveling to other South American countries like Colombia or Peru.
President Trump recently said that US airstrikes within Venezuela are imminent.
Most haven't immigrated to the United States, instead traveling to other South American countries like Colombia or Peru.
President Trump recently said that US airstrikes within Venezuela are imminent.
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This map shows how Venezuelan migrants have dispersed across the world.
Most haven't immigrated to the United States, instead traveling to other South American countries like Colombia or Peru.
President Trump recently said that US airstrikes within Venezuela are imminent.
Most haven't immigrated to the United States, instead traveling to other South American countries like Colombia or Peru.
President Trump recently said that US airstrikes within Venezuela are imminent.
The State Department has announced that it is renaming the US Institute for Peace after President Trump.
The Institute has been in legal fights with the administration since it was dissolved by DOGE.
Most Americans say the president shouldn't be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Institute has been in legal fights with the administration since it was dissolved by DOGE.
Most Americans say the president shouldn't be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The State Department has announced that it is renaming the US Institute for Peace after President Trump.
The Institute has been in legal fights with the administration since it was dissolved by DOGE.
Most Americans say the president shouldn't be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Institute has been in legal fights with the administration since it was dissolved by DOGE.
Most Americans say the president shouldn't be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
This graphic shows the 20 largest cities in the world, by population.
The top three are all in Asia. New York City doesn't even make the top 10.
The top three are all in Asia. New York City doesn't even make the top 10.
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This graphic shows the 20 largest cities in the world, by population.
The top three are all in Asia. New York City doesn't even make the top 10.
The top three are all in Asia. New York City doesn't even make the top 10.
Germany disarmed and adopted a pacifist defense policy after World War II.
Today, that is beginning to change.
The country has pledged to increase military spending and will resume mandatory military screening for 18-year-olds.
Today, that is beginning to change.
The country has pledged to increase military spending and will resume mandatory military screening for 18-year-olds.
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Germany disarmed and adopted a pacifist defense policy after World War II.
Today, that is beginning to change.
The country has pledged to increase military spending and will resume mandatory military screening for 18-year-olds.
Today, that is beginning to change.
The country has pledged to increase military spending and will resume mandatory military screening for 18-year-olds.
America has a lot of lobbyists. Many of them advocate on behalf of foreign countries.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
America has a lot of lobbyists. Many of them advocate on behalf of foreign countries.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
On the latest episode of NOTA, host Jonathan Guyer is joined by the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss all things transparency.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
The German government is too afraid of public backlash to strengthen its military, writes @moritz-graefrath.com for @wpr.bsky.social.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The German government is too afraid of public backlash to strengthen its military, writes @moritz-graefrath.com for @wpr.bsky.social.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
But right now is a particularly opportune moment to pursue decisive change.
Three takeaways from his latest piece.
Nearly half of Americans think Trump's approach is making climate change worse.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nearly half of Americans think Trump's approach is making climate change worse.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
That's compared to only 14% that say he's improving things.
Last week, COP30 concluded, without any official US participation.
After Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation announcement last week, it's clear that Trump's MAGA movement is no longer a monolith.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
After Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation announcement last week, it's clear that Trump's MAGA movement is no longer a monolith.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Its next divide may be China, argues Ransom Miller in his latest for @thehill.com.
Three takeaways from his piece.
Yuli Novak and Kareem Jubran of the leading Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem joined IGA for a lunch roundtable yesterday.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yuli Novak and Kareem Jubran of the leading Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem joined IGA for a lunch roundtable yesterday.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
Thank you to all who attended for great conversations.
Stay tuned for more IGA events in the future.
More Americans think Trump is making things worse than better when it comes to nuclear risk.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
More Americans think Trump is making things worse than better when it comes to nuclear risk.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
Last month, the president threatened to resume nuclear testing.
America's last nuclear test took place in 1992.
This map shows active and planned nuclear reactors across the globe.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This map shows active and planned nuclear reactors across the globe.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia this week to cooperate on civilian nuclear technology.
The UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran all have nuclear reactors already.
Trump's embrace of war is leading America to repeat past failures, writes @moritz-graefrath.com in his latest for The Critic.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Trump's embrace of war is leading America to repeat past failures, writes @moritz-graefrath.com in his latest for The Critic.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
He argues that America best leverages its military strength when force is used sparingly.
Trump is pushing to restart Ukraine peace talks as Zelensky travels to Turkey.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump is pushing to restart Ukraine peace talks as Zelensky travels to Turkey.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.
Amid faltering US-led peace talks, Americans broadly disapprove of Trump's efforts on Ukraine.
A plurality think he's making the situation worse.
Only about a quarter think he's improving things.