There is something profoundly wrong with a society in which the producers of a technology they say can kill all humanity nevertheless accelerate the production of that technology and governments are standing by doing nothing. www.axios.com/newsletters/...

Axios AM - ⚡ Insiders warn AI could kill all humans

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A new feature on America Abroad — The Diplomatic Cable. Number 001 addresses the Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/the-diplom...

The Diplomatic Cable 001: Witkoff and Kushner Visit Moscow and Kyiv

A regular update on events in the world

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Witkoff and Kushner are going to Moscow to present gifts of better economic relations if the war ends. It’s not going to work, I tell CNN in an in-depth interview earlier today. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/putin-gets...

Putin Gets a Three-Day Break From Bombing. That's Not a Peace Plan.

I talked to Bianna Golodryga about the Witkoff and Kushner visit to Moscow and why peace was not likely at hand.

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Zondag in #buitenhof @ministerocw.bsky.social Rianne Letschert; oud-ambassadeur bij de NAVO @ivodaalder.bsky.social; oud-minister van Justitie en Veiligheid Ferdinand Grapperhaus; schijfster Connie Palmen. 12:10 op NPO1. Lees meer: bit.ly/buitenhof-6-...

This week: When 10 “Manhattan Projects” compete, even an AI Hiroshima won’t lead to global regulation, “civilizations” takes over the MAGA Right, John Roberts’ institutionalism, and (NEW!) my favorite video and podcasts. Enjoy! newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 76)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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This week on World Review: Canada goes to war, the US returns to economic pressure, and Trump’s coercive playbook is faltering. With Matina Stevis-Gridnef, @prashantrao.bsky.social and @antonlaguardia.bsky.social. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: US Canada Trade War, Economic D-Day, Trump's Playbook Falters

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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When you send the CIA Director to Moscow, standard diplomacy has already failed. I sat down with @BloombergTV to break down Ratcliffe’s trip and why personal rapport is no substitute for strategy. Watch the clip & read my full post 👇 newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/sending-th...

Sending the CIA Director to Moscow Shows Washington Is Flying Blind

My interview with Bloomberg TV on why the CIA Director went to Moscow, what it shows about the US approach to Russia, and more.

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Joined @CNN to break down the growing alignment between Russia, North Korea, China, & Iran. Trump says Kim Jong-Un respects him, but dictators follow hard power, not personal rapport. Watch the clip 🧵👇 youtu.be/H4II7TBwXuY?...

While Trump Kisses Up to Kim Jong-Un, North Korea Sends Troops to Ukraine

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This week, an interview with Carlos the Jackal, a deep look at Xi Jinping, AI and China, and an extraordinary and chilling account of what it is like to be an intelligence officer in this administration who happens to be transgender. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 75)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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I spoke with @eosnos.bsky.social, Sebastian Mallaby, and @marietjeschaake.bsky.social about how AI is changing the World. An often-chilling conversation about the technology, the people behind it, and how very different societies are trying to cope. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: How AI Is Changing the World

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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America's enemies have Trump's number — they've played him like a fiddle at every turn. Rather than push back against our enemies, Trump takes it out on our friends. There’s a lesson here for allies: Bullies stop hitting when you hit back. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/they-have-...

They Have Trump's Number

America's enemies have Trump's number — they've played him like a fiddle at every turn. Rather than push back against our enemies, Trump takes it out on our friends.

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A new Pentagon questionnaire sent to America's 31 NATO allies puts fealty above common interests, divides the allies among themselves, weakens collective defense, and ultimately could destroy NATO. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

This is How NATO Dies

A new Pentagon questionnaire sent to America's 31 NATO allies puts fealty above common interests, divides the allies among themselves, weakens collective defense, and ultimately could destroy NATO.

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This week — the dangers of AI are becoming clearer, the CIA may be behind the droning of a fishing boat, what Trump can learn from Putin on deception, and how America is losing power. Enjoy! newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 74)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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This week on World Review: Iran. Ukraine. Cuba. And the question in each case is the same: Success? Failure? Or Stalemate? newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/world-revi...

World Review: Iran, Ukraine, and Cuba. Failure? Success? Or Stalemate?

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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Are we being too laissez-faire in our approach to artificial intelligence? @ivodaalder.bsky.social and Graham Allison join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore the terrifying implications of hands-off policymaking. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... youtu.be/XGPIRTig0iI

A belated post on what caught my eye this week: A build up of assets around Cuba, the US-China competition, and how Venezuela’s failed earthquake response traces back to years of corruption and incompetence. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/what-caugh...

What Caught My Eye (no. 73)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Ask Ivo this month: Why Iran has Trump's number (same playbook as NK, China, Russia) — and why a Fields Medal winner just walked away from math to work on AI safety instead. And much more. newsletter.ivodaalder.com/p/ask-ivo-th...

Ask Ivo: The Age of Impunity, Iran's Playbook, and a Fields Medalist Who's More Scared of AI Than Proud of It

The full video of my "Ask Ivo" section earlier today

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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

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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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

A synopsis of this week's edition of World Review

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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

YouTube video by Ivo Daalder

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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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