Nuclear weapons got strict global controls. But when it comes to AI — a technology its own builders call equally dangerous — there are none. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

We Don’t Let Companies Own Nuclear Weapons. Why AI?

The people who understand AI best are the ones most frightened by it. But they’re racing ahead developing a technology that can destroy us all. The time to control AI like nuclear technology is now.

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On World Review this week, the deal that may give Saudi Arabia a bomb. Trump pleads for labor rights to sell new tariffs. And can Andy Burnham avoid the fate of his 6 predecessors? With @RobbieGramer, @felschwartz, and @Hugh__Tomlinson. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: The US-Saudi Nuke Deal. More Tariffs. A New UK Government

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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This week: Elon Musk gets testy; Biden aids reflect on the Gaza War, Trump ignores security to get his plane, and a Marine-Reporter reflects on Afghanistan. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 71)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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World Review looks back at the largest, most-watched, and financially most-profitable World Cup ever. Americans fell in love, Cinderellas didn’t get to the ball, & money changed everything. W/ @ghoshworld.bsky.social @edwardluce.bsky.social, Mehreen Khan. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: A Look Back at the World Cup —Politics, Nationalism, and Financial Gains

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This week on World Review: Iran has Trump is boxed in; the big dream of turning Gaza into the Rivera has died; and Zelensky ousts the man who brought Ukraine the drones. With @kaminskimk.bsky.social, @eliselabott.bsky.social, and @alexward.bsky.social. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: The Strait is Closed Again. What Happened to Gaza? Ukraine's Internal Division

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Chicago has the 2nd worst air quality in the world (Minneapolis is 1st). So we’re 😷 up!

Here’s what caught my eye this week: Rahm Emanuel’s speech telling Israel the hard truth, as only a true friend can. How the US response to Venezuela’s earthquake pales in comparison to the Haiti earthquake. And how Europe lost faith in Trump’s America. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 69)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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In case you missed it, Chloe decided that should wanted to be on @pbsnews.org as well. Watch: youtu.be/96RvUkhkzr4?...

PBS NewsHour -- NATO Summit Outcome

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The one concrete result coming out of NATO's Ankara Summit is agreement not to have another meeting so long as Trump is President. My take on why the summit was a wasted opportunity. In @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/nato...

NATO’s Ankara summit was a wasted opportunity

Europe could have used the meeting to show the U.S. how it will take the lead — instead it just agreed to buy a bunch of stuff.

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Lieutenant General @markhertling.bsky.social and former Ambassador to NATO @ivodaalder.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social and @edwardluce.bsky.social to discuss the NATO summit in Turkey and the future of the alliance. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... youtu.be/CnwCjrUO2QA

I joined @eliselabott.bsky.social to dissect what had happened at the NATO Summit. The meeting wasn’t much; but underneath it all we’re seeing the emergence of a more European NATO. That’s good thing—so long as Washington doesn’t decide it can now walk away. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/a-more-eur...

A More European NATO — and Why America Should Want One

A recording from Ivo Daalder and Elise Labott's live video

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Will European allies be able to placate Trump? Doubtful. But they will certainly try. My interview on @AJEnglish youtu.be/8YczZuJ4RHM

Al Jazeera -- Previewing the NATO Summit

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Here's what Trump can do to help end Russia's war on Ukraine: Share the US intelligence assessment that Russia is losing with Vladimir Putin. My interview with @BBCWorld youtu.be/zt-_lAv6pms

BBC World News -- Ukraine at the NATO Summit

YouTube video by Ivo Daalder

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What can we expect from the NATO Summit today? Here's my take for @SquawkCNBC cnb.cx/4gqUX9S

Ivo Daalder on his expectations for NATO summit

Ivo Daalder, former US Ambassador to NATO under President Barack Obama, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the NATO summit as it kicks off in Turkey, what to expect from President Trump, and more.

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I previewed the NATO Summit on Bloomberg TV. And also talked about Ukraine and what it means for the World Cup when one party doesn’t play by the rules. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/low-bar-no...

Low Bar, No Rules

My interview on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" on what to expect from the NATO Summit this week, whether negotiations to end Russia's war on Ukraine, and FIFA's red card fiasco.

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Here’s what caught my eye this week: The edits in Jefferson’s original draft Declaration of Independence, how most people get Thucydides wrong, and how impunity is rising (with the US leading the western world). newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 68)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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As America turns 250, how does the rest of the world see America? Watch or listen to this special edition of World Review, where I tackle this question with three renowned journalists and editors. Happy Birthday, America! newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: America at 250 — What the US Means to the World

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Impunity is rising-but not across the board. It’s concentrated in conflict-ridden states. The bigger problem is the US, long the global leader in promoting rules of accountability, is rising dramatically on the impunity scale. @EurasiaGroup newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/the-rise-o...

The Rise of Impunity

The fourth edition of the Atlas of Impunity raises profound questions about the global order.

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This week: Ukraine, the AI Race, and how politics in the US is changes were top stories that caught my eye. Also, don’t miss the interview with former Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz on the Iran nuclear talks. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 67)

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On World Review this week: Brexit becomes Bregret; but does the EU want Britain back? A Pax Iranica in the Gulf? And is the Ukraine War at a tipping point. With @scribblercat.bsky.social , @yanpal.bsky.social, and @yarotrof.bsky.social. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: Brexit Turns 10. Iran's No-Deal Deal. Ukraine's Tipping Point.

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Rutte’s flattery may have mollified Trump a bit — but it didn’t change Trump’s views of NATO. “I just want their loyalty,” he insisted. My preview and take on yesterday’s Oval Office meeting. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/did-rutte-...?

Did Rutte Resolve the NATO Breach?

I previewed Mark Rutte's meeting with Donald Trump yesterday on Bloomberg TV. The good news is that they get along. The bad news is that there's a major breach in NATO.

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Note to Lindsey Graham: Before the US started bombing Iran at your urging, the US was engaged in a diplomatic process aiming “to reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program.”

Don't count on Trump to press Russia or help Ukraine. My interview with the BBC earlier today. youtu.be/FfbmCsTAV_M?...

Don't Count on Trump to Help Ukraine

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Trump thinks he’s a winner. In Iran, he’s a loser. The White House talk points on the deal paint an alternative reality that makes that abundantly clear. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/trumps-alt...

Trump's Alternative Reality on Iran

While we wait to see the actual agreement the US negotiated with Iran, the White House's talking points on the MoU demonstrates the President and his team live in an alternative reality.

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Don’t be fooled by Trump or his supporters. The Iran War will be remembered as the worst strategic disaster since the Vietnam War—if not the end of World War II. That much was clear weeks ago. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

Are We Better Off Than Before the War?

The US and Iran are close to a deal ending their war. That's good. But are we better off now than before the war?

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Europe has long worried about the US decoupling from the US because of Moscow’s actions. Today, it fears decoupling because of US actions. My latest for @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/defe...

Defense decoupling is no longer just a European fear — it’s Trump’s policy

Ending Europe’s dependence on U.S. capabilities is one thing, denying allies the ability to defend themselves is an entirely different matter.

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This week on World Review: Deal or No Deal? Iran talks remain in limbo. US actions are decoupling Europe from the United States. And the SpaceX IPO raises profound questions about the political implications of the AI revolution. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: Iran Deal Redux. US Decouples from Europe. The AI Revolution

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This week on World Review: A phony war in the Gulf, Ukraine takes charge, and America abandons public health. Thanks to the panel -- @bobbyghosh.bsky.social, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Chris Miller -- and to Carla Robbins for expertly guest hosting. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: The Phony War, the Turning Tide, and the America-Sized Hole

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This week: Boat strikes have little impact on cocaine supply, Bill Burns reflects on how to deal with Iran, why Iran doesn’t trust Trump, and a whole lot of interviews, including in Dutch and Italian with yours truly. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/publish/post...

What Caught My Eye (no. 64)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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The U.S. has the largest, most capable military in the world — and has consistently lost the wars it starts since Vietnam. Iran won't be different. My conversation with @npr.org's Scott Simon on what's going wrong and what a smarter strategy would look like. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/were-losin...

We're Losing the Iran War — And We Shouldn't Be Surprised

My interview with Scott Simon on NPR's Weekend Edition

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