Michael McFaul
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, Director of Freeman Spogli Institute & Hoover Senior Fellow all at Stanford University. U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2012-2014.
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A new era of great power competition has begun.
I explore what America must do next in my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. www.amazon.com/dp/0358677874
I explore what America must do next in my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. www.amazon.com/dp/0358677874
I'm speaking about AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS in Santa Fe on Monday, November 17th. Details and registration here:
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globalsantafe.org
Welcome - Global Santa Fe
IN-PERSON EVENTS Monday, November 17 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm MDTNew Mexico Military Museum1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I'm speaking about AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS in Santa Fe on Monday, November 17th. Details and registration here:
globalsantafe.org
globalsantafe.org
I'm speaking in Dallas next Sunday, Nov 16th. Details and registration here:
www.dfwworld.org/event/mcfaul/
www.dfwworld.org/event/mcfaul/
China, Russia, America: The New Global Order - World Affairs Council
Global Forum members can "tour the world" through chocolate, truffles, and bonbons.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I'm speaking in Dallas next Sunday, Nov 16th. Details and registration here:
www.dfwworld.org/event/mcfaul/
www.dfwworld.org/event/mcfaul/
Autocrats vs. Democrats spotted "in the wild" — right next to my last book, From Cold War to Hot Peace!
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Autocrats vs. Democrats spotted "in the wild" — right next to my last book, From Cold War to Hot Peace!
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
I’ve joined TikTok! I’ll be sharing short videos on the U.S., China, Russia, and global competition — plus what’s driving current world events. Follow along here: www.tiktok.com/@michael_mcf... or find me @michael_mcfaul
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’ve joined TikTok! I’ll be sharing short videos on the U.S., China, Russia, and global competition — plus what’s driving current world events. Follow along here: www.tiktok.com/@michael_mcf... or find me @michael_mcfaul
As an American, I’m worried about our polarization — and the rise of “not my problem” thinking. When America turns inward, the world gets more dangerous. For all of us.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
As an American, I’m worried about our polarization — and the rise of “not my problem” thinking. When America turns inward, the world gets more dangerous. For all of us.
"What Trump's Isolationism Means For America - and the World". Free excerpt from my new book published this week by @literaryhub.bsky.social
What Donald Trump’s Isolationism Means For America—and the World
After the Soviet Union collapsed, the US-anchored international system—the “liberal international order”—had no serious competitors. The Warsaw Pact was gone, and so was the Soviet economic bloc. F…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"What Trump's Isolationism Means For America - and the World". Free excerpt from my new book published this week by @literaryhub.bsky.social
Speaking tomorrow night, 11/9, in Palm Springs at the World Affairs Council of the Desert
www.worldaffairsdesert.org/Events
www.worldaffairsdesert.org/Events
World Affairs Council of the Desert - Events
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November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Speaking tomorrow night, 11/9, in Palm Springs at the World Affairs Council of the Desert
www.worldaffairsdesert.org/Events
www.worldaffairsdesert.org/Events
Come and hear me speak about the ideas in my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats (more dates to come in 2026)! www.michaelmcfaul.com/events
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Come and hear me speak about the ideas in my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats (more dates to come in 2026)! www.michaelmcfaul.com/events
The U.S. can’t beat China by turning inward. We’ve stopped believing in trade, investing abroad, and attracting talent. Competing means doing the opposite — investing, trading, and welcoming the best minds, not shutting them out.
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The U.S. can’t beat China by turning inward. We’ve stopped believing in trade, investing abroad, and attracting talent. Competing means doing the opposite — investing, trading, and welcoming the best minds, not shutting them out.
The Cold War taught us that democracy is a strategic asset. In today’s great power competition, we must again stand with democracies and democratic ideals. That’s our enduring advantage over autocracies.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Cold War taught us that democracy is a strategic asset. In today’s great power competition, we must again stand with democracies and democratic ideals. That’s our enduring advantage over autocracies.
Excited to be heading to Austin on 15 Nov for the Texas Tribune Festival! I’ll be joining conversations on global security and the shifting balance between democracies and autocracies:
The Texas Tribune Festival 2025
Texas' breakout politics and policy event, The Texas Tribune Festival, is making its return to downtown Austin Nov. 13-15. 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Excited to be heading to Austin on 15 Nov for the Texas Tribune Festival! I’ll be joining conversations on global security and the shifting balance between democracies and autocracies:
Fantastic crowd in Erie Pennsylvania tonight to listen to my talk about Autocrats vs Democrats! Civil society in America is alive and well.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Fantastic crowd in Erie Pennsylvania tonight to listen to my talk about Autocrats vs Democrats! Civil society in America is alive and well.
A reminder of the upcoming stops on my book tour! More info here: www.michaelmcfaul.com/events
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A reminder of the upcoming stops on my book tour! More info here: www.michaelmcfaul.com/events
An amazing night in Washington — a room full of passionate democrats from Armenia to Zimbabwe, all working to strengthen freedom and democratic values around the world
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An amazing night in Washington — a room full of passionate democrats from Armenia to Zimbabwe, all working to strengthen freedom and democratic values around the world
How we use power today shapes what others think they can do tomorrow. Unilateral U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean hurt American national interests in the long run. From my recent conversation with PoliticsGirl
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
How we use power today shapes what others think they can do tomorrow. Unilateral U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean hurt American national interests in the long run. From my recent conversation with PoliticsGirl
A spotting of both my books (signed copies!) @HarvardBooks. If you see Autocrats vs Democrats somewhere in the wild, send me a photo.
November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A spotting of both my books (signed copies!) @HarvardBooks. If you see Autocrats vs Democrats somewhere in the wild, send me a photo.
Cannot believe Speaker Pelosi is retiring! I feel so honored to have worked with her for so many years! She is the best!
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Cannot believe Speaker Pelosi is retiring! I feel so honored to have worked with her for so many years! She is the best!
Speaking in Erie, Pennsylvania tonight: www.jeserie.org/global-summi...
Global Summit XVII - Jefferson Educational Society
Annual Global Summits, hosted by the JES in Erie, PA, include multiple renowned speakers and educational lectures.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Speaking in Erie, Pennsylvania tonight: www.jeserie.org/global-summi...
Interview with Tagesspiegel: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/ehemaliger-us-botschafter-in-moskau-russland-ist-eindeutig-die-schwachste-supermacht-14719601.html
Ehemaliger US-Botschafter in Moskau: „Putin ist viel aggressiver und gefährlicher als Xi“
Michael McFaul war unter Barack Obama US-Botschafter in Moskau. Er hält Russland für die schwächste Supermacht – und trotzdem für eine größere Gefahr als China. Ein Interview.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Honored to visit the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington and give Ambassador @StefanishynaO a copy of my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats. The book is dedicated to those fighting for, and defending, democracy around the world — especially in Ukraine.
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Honored to visit the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington and give Ambassador @StefanishynaO a copy of my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats. The book is dedicated to those fighting for, and defending, democracy around the world — especially in Ukraine.
Was honored to give a copy of my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats, to Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington.
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Was honored to give a copy of my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats, to Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington.
"What Donald Trump’s Isolationism Means For America—and the World"
Check out this free extract from my new book, published by @literaryhub.bsky.social
Check out this free extract from my new book, published by @literaryhub.bsky.social
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social on how Trump’s isolationist policies challenge the liberal international order.
What Donald Trump’s Isolationism Means For America—and the World
After the Soviet Union collapsed, the US-anchored international system—the “liberal international order”—had no serious competitors. The Warsaw Pact was gone, and so was the Soviet economic bloc. F…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"What Donald Trump’s Isolationism Means For America—and the World"
Check out this free extract from my new book, published by @literaryhub.bsky.social
Check out this free extract from my new book, published by @literaryhub.bsky.social
1/3 Are we in a new Cold War with China? Yes — and no. And understanding the similarities and differences matters.
First: Yes, there are parallels with the Cold War:
-Two dominant superpowers
- An ideological contest for global influence
- A long-term rivalry that won’t end soon
First: Yes, there are parallels with the Cold War:
-Two dominant superpowers
- An ideological contest for global influence
- A long-term rivalry that won’t end soon
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
1/3 Are we in a new Cold War with China? Yes — and no. And understanding the similarities and differences matters.
First: Yes, there are parallels with the Cold War:
-Two dominant superpowers
- An ideological contest for global influence
- A long-term rivalry that won’t end soon
First: Yes, there are parallels with the Cold War:
-Two dominant superpowers
- An ideological contest for global influence
- A long-term rivalry that won’t end soon
