Joe Cirincione
@joecirin.bsky.social
I've been working on national security in Washington for over 40 years. Government, think tanks and philanthropy. Now retired, I still write, lecture and do media interviews. And I'm still learning. On Substack at: joecirincione.substack.com
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Joe Cirincione
@joecirin.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Joseph Cirincione - Foreign Policy for America
www.fp4america.org
After 13 years and more than 53K followers, I am moving from the wreck of Twitter over to BlueSky. I feel better already.
Nice to begin anew. I do nuclear policy and national security. Here’s a bit about me from one of the great groups I work with in DC. #NukeSky www.fp4america.org/joseph-cirin...
Nice to begin anew. I do nuclear policy and national security. Here’s a bit about me from one of the great groups I work with in DC. #NukeSky www.fp4america.org/joseph-cirin...
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A cure for news whiplash with Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief, CQ-Roll Call, @ktullymcmanus.bsky.social, Congressional Reporter @politico.com, @ledyardking.bsky.social, Editor, @nationaljournal.com Daily and @bennettjohnt.bsky.social, WH for CQ-Roll Call.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A cure for news whiplash with Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief, CQ-Roll Call, @ktullymcmanus.bsky.social, Congressional Reporter @politico.com, @ledyardking.bsky.social, Editor, @nationaljournal.com Daily and @bennettjohnt.bsky.social, WH for CQ-Roll Call.
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Now he’s gone too far.
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Now he’s gone too far.
A UK far-right leader is now in jail for taking money from Russia to “advanced narratives advantageous to Russian interests concerning Ukraine.”
We can only hope the same will someday be true for US far-right leaders, whether it’s bribes or blackmail. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... be
We can only hope the same will someday be true for US far-right leaders, whether it’s bribes or blackmail. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... be
Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches
Police say Nathan Gill received at least £30,000 while he was an MEP from Oleg Voloshyn, an alleged Russian asset
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A UK far-right leader is now in jail for taking money from Russia to “advanced narratives advantageous to Russian interests concerning Ukraine.”
We can only hope the same will someday be true for US far-right leaders, whether it’s bribes or blackmail. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... be
We can only hope the same will someday be true for US far-right leaders, whether it’s bribes or blackmail. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... be
No money for health care but unlimited checks for this nuclear lunacy.
The Trump administration will give Constellation Energy a $1 billion federal loan to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that suffered a partial core meltdown in 1979. on.wsj.com/4padJTK
U.S. Backs $1 Billion Loan to Restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
Constellation Energy aims to bring mothballed plant back to life to power Microsoft AI agreement
on.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
No money for health care but unlimited checks for this nuclear lunacy.
Never before has the Situation Room been used to pressure a Member into protecting pedophiles.
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Never before has the Situation Room been used to pressure a Member into protecting pedophiles.
“The Democratic Party is big enough for a wide range of views—as long as all are willing to do whatever it takes to fight for the American people, the Constitution and to stand up to Trump,” says @djrothkopf.bsky.social. www.thedailybeast.com/why-these-vi...
Why These Vichy Dems and Their Spineless Boss Need to Go Now
We need courage and clarity from our leaders. Schumer and these eight in the Senate have shown they have failed that test. Time to turn the page.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“The Democratic Party is big enough for a wide range of views—as long as all are willing to do whatever it takes to fight for the American people, the Constitution and to stand up to Trump,” says @djrothkopf.bsky.social. www.thedailybeast.com/why-these-vi...
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Some scenes in @netflix's 'House of Dynamite' are on the money. As in, a lot of money spent on a missile defense system that doesn't protect the United States.
@joecirin.bsky.social on the terrifying scenario raised by the film:
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@joecirin.bsky.social on the terrifying scenario raised by the film:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/playing-with...
History As It Happens: Playing With Dynamite
to skip ads, get bonus content, and enjoy access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. Keep the narrative flow going! The hit Netflix film "House of Dynamite" depicts a terrifying scenario. The Unite...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Some scenes in @netflix's 'House of Dynamite' are on the money. As in, a lot of money spent on a missile defense system that doesn't protect the United States.
@joecirin.bsky.social on the terrifying scenario raised by the film:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/playing-with...
@joecirin.bsky.social on the terrifying scenario raised by the film:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/playing-with...
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Yes, a nuclear war could start by accident. The important warning inside Netflix’s ‘House of Dynamite’ with @joecirin.bsky.social
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/playing-with...
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History As It Happens: Playing With Dynamite
to skip ads, get bonus content, and enjoy access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. Keep the narrative flow going! The hit Netflix film "House of Dynamite" depicts a terrifying scenario. The Unite...
historyasithappens.libsyn.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Yes, a nuclear war could start by accident. The important warning inside Netflix’s ‘House of Dynamite’ with @joecirin.bsky.social
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/playing-with...
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Every Veterans Day, I think of my Dad. He flew in bombings raids over Occupied Europe in World War II. (He is “Vince” in the photo.) Injuries from a crash dramatically shortened his life. I will always miss him and always honor his service in the fight against fascism.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Every Veterans Day, I think of my Dad. He flew in bombings raids over Occupied Europe in World War II. (He is “Vince” in the photo.) Injuries from a crash dramatically shortened his life. I will always miss him and always honor his service in the fight against fascism.
If you’ve seen “A House of Dynamite,” you might enjoy this discussion.
“In this episode, nuclear arms expert Joe Cirincione says the moral of the story is that an accidental nuclear war is indeed possible as the world witnesses a new arms race.“
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“In this episode, nuclear arms expert Joe Cirincione says the moral of the story is that an accidental nuclear war is indeed possible as the world witnesses a new arms race.“
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History As It Happens
– Playing With Dynamite
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November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you’ve seen “A House of Dynamite,” you might enjoy this discussion.
“In this episode, nuclear arms expert Joe Cirincione says the moral of the story is that an accidental nuclear war is indeed possible as the world witnesses a new arms race.“
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“In this episode, nuclear arms expert Joe Cirincione says the moral of the story is that an accidental nuclear war is indeed possible as the world witnesses a new arms race.“
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
This, from @ezralevin.bsky.social
“We do not know now and will never know for sure if Schumer orchestrated this (my suspicion) or if he simply lacked the leadership skills to prevent it (also possible). But…he and the rest of the leadership team failed to hold their own caucus together.”
“We do not know now and will never know for sure if Schumer orchestrated this (my suspicion) or if he simply lacked the leadership skills to prevent it (also possible). But…he and the rest of the leadership team failed to hold their own caucus together.”
But.it
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This, from @ezralevin.bsky.social
“We do not know now and will never know for sure if Schumer orchestrated this (my suspicion) or if he simply lacked the leadership skills to prevent it (also possible). But…he and the rest of the leadership team failed to hold their own caucus together.”
“We do not know now and will never know for sure if Schumer orchestrated this (my suspicion) or if he simply lacked the leadership skills to prevent it (also possible). But…he and the rest of the leadership team failed to hold their own caucus together.”
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Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter ... good for the daughter! too bad she's not the senator
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter ... good for the daughter! too bad she's not the senator
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Listening to the Senators today - now called Vichy Dems and quislings - I urge reporters to ask them 3 questions:
If your vote was so wise, why were there only 8 of you?
Who told you to negotiate w/ GOP and did Schumer approve?
Do you agree with King that standing up to Trump doesn’t work?
If your vote was so wise, why were there only 8 of you?
Who told you to negotiate w/ GOP and did Schumer approve?
Do you agree with King that standing up to Trump doesn’t work?
Listening to these 8 Dem Senators explain their vote convinces me that they are either idiots or liars. Either is plausible.
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Listening to the Senators today - now called Vichy Dems and quislings - I urge reporters to ask them 3 questions:
If your vote was so wise, why were there only 8 of you?
Who told you to negotiate w/ GOP and did Schumer approve?
Do you agree with King that standing up to Trump doesn’t work?
If your vote was so wise, why were there only 8 of you?
Who told you to negotiate w/ GOP and did Schumer approve?
Do you agree with King that standing up to Trump doesn’t work?
Listening to these 8 Dem Senators explain their vote convinces me that they are either idiots or liars. Either is plausible.
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Listening to these 8 Dem Senators explain their vote convinces me that they are either idiots or liars. Either is plausible.
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This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
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In March, after Schumer last surrendered, we called an emergency meeting of Indivisible leaders. 92% told us to call on him to step down from leadership (which we did).
In a poll over this weekend, 98.67% said we should keep up the fight.
Rank & file Dems are going to be PISSED!
In a poll over this weekend, 98.67% said we should keep up the fight.
Rank & file Dems are going to be PISSED!
Either way, so many Dems... the bulk of the Senate caucus, House leadership, governors, etc.,... all quickly throwing down the gauntlet with such open unrestrained attacks on any Dems who cave is new. It wasn't like that in March, not nearly as loud and widespread and immediate, much more base-only.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
In March, after Schumer last surrendered, we called an emergency meeting of Indivisible leaders. 92% told us to call on him to step down from leadership (which we did).
In a poll over this weekend, 98.67% said we should keep up the fight.
Rank & file Dems are going to be PISSED!
In a poll over this weekend, 98.67% said we should keep up the fight.
Rank & file Dems are going to be PISSED!
Another horrendous Bezos editorial in the once-great @washingtonpost.com. Read its lies and slanders, then read the comments. Over 6K and most furious at this libertarian, billionaire BS. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Zohran Mamdani drops the mask
The mayor-elect divides New Yorkers into two groups: the oppressed and their oppressors.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Another horrendous Bezos editorial in the once-great @washingtonpost.com. Read its lies and slanders, then read the comments. Over 6K and most furious at this libertarian, billionaire BS. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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This NYT framing is ludicrously overstated. Sure, there are primaries. But if anything, the results showed a lot of Dems that there's a way to unify the factions around anti-Trump and affordability politics (as I try to argue in the piece/thread below).
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This NYT framing is ludicrously overstated. Sure, there are primaries. But if anything, the results showed a lot of Dems that there's a way to unify the factions around anti-Trump and affordability politics (as I try to argue in the piece/thread below).
If you are not watching South Park, you are missing the funniest show on television. Not to mention a vital part of the Resistance.
The best part? It streams on Paramount, a company owned by a Trumpist billionaire. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The best part? It streams on Paramount, a company owned by a Trumpist billionaire. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
‘South Park’ Takes On Trump and Wins Bigly
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you are not watching South Park, you are missing the funniest show on television. Not to mention a vital part of the Resistance.
The best part? It streams on Paramount, a company owned by a Trumpist billionaire. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The best part? It streams on Paramount, a company owned by a Trumpist billionaire. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
I don’t want to draw a line with just one point, but I think having the entire @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social table push back Greenblatt’s discriminatory hate campaign is politically significant.
the ADL and JONATHAN GREENBLATT have lost MORNING JOE. i repeat !! 🚨THE ADL HAS LOST MORNING JOE🚨
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I don’t want to draw a line with just one point, but I think having the entire @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social table push back Greenblatt’s discriminatory hate campaign is politically significant.
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What drove the Blue Wave and how it wounds Donald Trump and more with Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, @linda-feldmann.bsky.social, White House Correspondent and DC Bureau Chief @csmonitor.bsky.social and @pbump.com, former Columnist for The Washington Post.
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What drove the Blue Wave and how it wounds Donald Trump and more with Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, @linda-feldmann.bsky.social, White House Correspondent and DC Bureau Chief @csmonitor.bsky.social and @pbump.com, former Columnist for The Washington Post.
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OPINION by @anthonylfisher.bsky.social:
“Let’s not kid ourselves, racism and other forms of intolerance are already fully normalized within the MAGA movement.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
“Let’s not kid ourselves, racism and other forms of intolerance are already fully normalized within the MAGA movement.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Megyn Kelly’s xenophobic rant against Zohran Mamdani is as MAGA as it gets
Amid an ideological civil war over antisemites in the MAGA movement, the right-wing podcast superstar unleashed a xenophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani.
www.msnbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
OPINION by @anthonylfisher.bsky.social:
“Let’s not kid ourselves, racism and other forms of intolerance are already fully normalized within the MAGA movement.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
“Let’s not kid ourselves, racism and other forms of intolerance are already fully normalized within the MAGA movement.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
It was a pleasure to speak with the World Affairs at Hilton Head, SC about the dangers of this Third Nuclear Arms Race. We discussed the current threats, how we got here and how we get out of here.
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It was a pleasure to speak with the World Affairs at Hilton Head, SC about the dangers of this Third Nuclear Arms Race. We discussed the current threats, how we got here and how we get out of here.
Absolutely true. The majority of Americans want the Democrats to stand up to Trump and do something to improve their lives. Caving to Trump’s extortion is not what they voted for.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Absolutely true. The majority of Americans want the Democrats to stand up to Trump and do something to improve their lives. Caving to Trump’s extortion is not what they voted for.