I am an independent researcher, analyst and lecturer focused mainly on American domestic and foreign policies.
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Impressive analysis by @CSIS (from Washington D.C.) of the challenges to European defence: “How Europe can defend itself with less America”.
1/3 ⬇️
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Negotiators meeting to work out an agreement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine with some signs of optimism for the U.S.-led efforts to end the war.
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🙌 Just launched! CPR's new “Find A Race” tool. 🙌
Search and filter House, Senate, and Governor races by state, race type, CPR Race Rating, and more. Track the races that matter to you, in real time.
🔓 Check it now: cookpolitical.com/races
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POTUS to WSJ re: ‘26 midterms. “We’ll see what happens. We should win. But, you know, statistically, it’s very tough to win.” Not exactly a confidence-builder for vulnerable R’s or donors to GOP House candidates.
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This week is the last in session for Congress before they recess for the holidays. And in true Trump 2.0 fashion, there’s something happening in every corner of the Beltway.
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R.Politik Bulletin №21 (173) is now out.
This edition examines the Witkoff–Kushner visit to Moscow and its implications for the U.S. peace proposal, now reorganized into four thematic areas.
Putin has rejected certain provisions but has advanced a bilateral U.S.–Russia framework for further talks, sidelining Europe and positioning Ukraine to address challenging territorial issues.
Key questions center on U.S. willingness for structured, inter-agency engagement with Moscow.
We also cover:
• Putin’s India trip: Efforts to resolve payment complexities in an imbalanced trade relationship.
• Bishkek talks and CSTO summit: Proposals for nuclear energy and arms to strengthen alliances.
• Orbán’s Moscow meetings: Discussions on Lukoil assets and Hungary’s potential as a venue for U.S.–Russia dialogue.
• Banks vs. marketplaces: Emerging tensions between financial institutions and e-commerce platforms.
• The Dolina case: A real estate dispute escalating into broader institutional and political scrutiny.
Detailed analysis of decision-making processes not covered in public reporting.
rpolitik.com/bulletin/21-202…
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Concern from advocates has intensified in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers last month, just blocks from the White House.
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Russia tried to silence us with bureaucratic language. So we engraved it on shot glasses: "For discrediting the decisions of the Russian leadership!"
Shots of Discredit, now available for the holidays.
Each purchase funds independent journalism. moscowtimes.world/
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NEW Epstein photos, including group shots with former President Clinton, President Trump and Steven Bannon. Obtained by @ElizLanders.
A warning for families: while there are no graphic images of individuals there are images of sex toys which are (to say the least) not nuanced.
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ICYMI: Watch the bonus episode of The #Eurofile podcast exploring the newly released US National Security Strategy and its implications for transatlantic tech and security.
🎙️@maxbergmann @kristineberz + Abe Newman
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Democrats have made up a lot of ground with Latino, younger and economically stressed voters since 2024. However, they should not take that to mean they’ve “fixed” their weaknesses.
Read @amyewalter's latest column:
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SCHUMER is speaking to reporters now, is talking as if it is certain that ACA enhanced subsidies will end Dec. 31.
Other Democrats (including Sen. Welch) tell me they think there is still a way to get a deal. Involves. House discharge and esp. President Trump. But it is a longshot.
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NOW: big, if predictable health care votes.
Senate voting first on GOP plan to limit and change enhanced subsidies into HSAs. Needs 60 to move forward, won’t get it.
Then Senate to vote on Dem plan for 3-year extension. That also will need 60, also won’t get it.
These two votes mean it will take a legislative miracle to avoid the ACA subsidy cliff Jan. 1 for millions of people.
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This is an interview I won’t forget.
Victor Cruz pointed at something important - part of ICE’s push is to make ppl want to self-deport.
(Credit to/produced by Amalia Huot-Marchand.)
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: @realDonaldTrump made his sharpest critique of Europe yet to our @DashaBurns, slamming "weak" leaders of the "decaying" continent and saying he'd back candidates aligned with his vision. politico.com/news/2025/12/09…
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A new paper I co-authored with @PhilGamaghelyan is out. It looks at practical steps toward lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and how different actors can support long-term stability.Any feedback is welcome.
carnegieendowment.org/resear…
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Join me and CSIS today on the NSS
LIVE: The U.S. National Security Strategy has real implications for Europe's approach to defense, tech regulation, and the longevity of the transatlantic bond.
🎙️ feat. @maxbergmann @kristineberz & Abe Newman
🕑 2:00 - 3:00pm TODAY
📍 Online only 🔗
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The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority sounded inclined today to grant President Donald Trump another major expansion of his power.
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