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Revisionism at Fordow: Why the WSJ is wrong about the history—and future—of Iran's nuclear program The Wall Street Journal thinks Iran can't make rational choices in its strategic calculus. But Tehran has done so for nearly 25 years.

This is good, from Richard Nephew, who was involved in the JCPOA negotiations.

The idea that Iran can't negotiate properly, or safeguard its uranium, is basically colonialist and ignores the evidence that it can.

He sounds like a truly incredible person, and I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light.

📚 Honourable Mention: Madison Schramm, University of Toronto, Why Democracies Fight Dictators
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Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East Canada’s position remains clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world’s worst human rights records, and must ...

Canada would have been better off saying nothing. You can detest the regime in Iran without supporting chaos. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

muppets are a technology of rebellion

Mapping the International Supply and Demand Side of Women’s Political Leadership in Crises Abstract. In this article, we offer a theoretical framework outlining the conditions under which different types of crises, from wars to natural disasters,

NEW: @madisonschramm.bsky.social, Caitlin McCulloch & I map out the paths to power for women leaders in the wake of crises and conflict in International Studies Review

my god. this baby. his little self.

there have been chapters this dark in US history before—that we moved through them makes it even more damning that we’re in this chapter now.

nothing short of accountability, meaningful justice, and full scale government reform can move us fully out of this one

He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.

Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.

New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.

Last month, I had the chance to chat with the incomparable @profwhw.bsky.social about "Why Democracies Fight Dictators" on Battle Rhythm—check it out here!

Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social

uh, that’s not “reimagining” the novel. that’s…the novel.

patriotic americans pioneered the amphibious invasion so patriotic amphibians could repel illegal invasions

On October 3rd, I’m asking you to register to vote.

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Had a fantastic discussion last week with Morteza at the New Books Network about "Why Democracies Fight Dictators"! Check it out 👇 @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @oxfordunipress.bsky.social

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Israel’s Emerging Occupation Consensus Despite misgivings about Netanyahu’s Gaza plans, most Israelis support his approach to the Palestinians.

“When it comes to Israeli intransigence regarding Palestinians, the prime minister alone is not the problem,” argues @dahliasc.bsky.social. “The problem is Israeli society, politics, and culture as it has evolved over decades.”

The Guardian view on the killing of Gaza’s journalists: Israel wants to stop the world from seeing what it’s doing | Editorial Editorial: This is the most lethal war for the media in recent times. A generation of journalists is being wiped out

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world’s top scholars on the crime say International Association of Genocide Scholars resolution backed by 86% of members who voted

86% of International Association of Genocide Scholars who voted supported res that “Israel’s policies & actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide in article II of the United Nations convention for the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide”
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I sound insane when I say this but I truly believe a big part of the Trump admin’s approach to energy policy is driven by gender anxiety. They think coal and oil are manly and renewables are effeminate.

Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000

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Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Madison Schramm Podcast Episode · Security Dilemma · 08/19/2025 · 48m

I had a fantastic conversation with A.J. Manuzzi and John Allen Gay about my new book "Why Democracies Fight Dictators" on the Security Dilemma podcast! Check out the episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Thank you, Kate!!

Opinion: Genocide is a process, not an event We need to understand the nature of genocide – how the ground is laid by dehumanization and slow violence - if we hope to prevent it and hold perpetrators to account

"Perhaps no method of extermination is more prevalent across genocides than starvation."

To understand genocide in Gaza & elsewhere, we need to talk about it as a process not an event. Perhaps the most important op-ed I've written for
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Why Democracies Fight Dictators Amazon.com: Why Democracies Fight Dictators: 9780197807453: Schramm, Madison: Books

IR Book of the Week!

"Why Democracies Fight Dictators" by @madisonschramm.bsky.social. International politics is not a domain of cold calculation. It invokes emotions. Anger is especially prominent, and helps explain why democracies choose to fight dictatorships.

Why Democracies Fight Dictators Abstract. In Why Democracies Fight Dictators Schramm explores the dynamics that intensify conflict between liberal democracies and personalist regimes—poli

Why do democracies fight dictators like Nasser & Saddam? In her new book, @madisonschramm.bsky.social shows how personalist autocrats provide a focal point for emotional imprinting, predisposing leaders in liberal democracies to view personalist dictators as hostile academic.oup.com/book/60422

B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel: Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip

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"Doctors say the damage to children's bodies in Gaza after months of hunger is already irreversible."

As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away - occupied Palestinian territory News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition and Protection and Human Rights; published on 23 Jul 2025 by ACPP, ACT Alliance and 49ount other organizati...

“Children tell their parents they want to go to heaven, because at least heaven has food.”

Joint Statement from 115 NGOs on mass starvation in Gaza via ReliefWeb

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