Seven unrelated thoughts about Labour's first year in power
A torrid week in Westminster made it a uniquely inopportune time to celebrate an anniversary. What the hell is going on?
Seven unrelated thoughts about Labour's first year in power
A torrid week in Westminster made it a uniquely inopportune time to celebrate an anniversary. What the hell is going on?
The Long-Term Negative Consequences of Unilateralism
Trump’s order to bomb Iran demonstrated the power of the American military, but at what cost to other U.S. national interests?
My latest interview with the Kiev Independent on US policy toward Ukraine
Why is Trump quitting on Ukraine?
Having blocked additional sanctions on Russia, Trump is now lifting the ones already in place
A recent OFAC decision is very worrying
McFaul's May and June 2025 Newsletter
My most recent projects and publications
They hate London because it is beautiful
Matthew Goodwin went to that there London the other day and what he found shook him to his core.
They hate London because it is beautiful
Matthew Goodwin went to that there London the other day and what he found shook him to his core.
The Implications of Trump's Bombing of Iran for Other US National Security Interests
Few countries in the world supported our preemptive strike against Iran. That's damaging to America's reputation in the world. Maybe Trump does not care. I do.
Ten Big Questions the US Airstrikes in Iran Leave Unanswered
With the Trump 'ceasefire' already failing, there are a lot of unclear issues
Time to learn about Iran's separatist movements
There are three fairly significant ongoing armed insurgencies
My Thoughts on The Emerging Geopolitical Order
Listen to a new episode of the Frankly Fukuyama podcast!
In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
The Labour MP has provided a vision of what politics can be: practical, empathetic, consensual and rational.
Podcast: In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
The Labour MP has provided a vision of what politics can be: practical, empathetic, consensual and rational.
My Thoughts on The Emerging Geopolitical Order
Listen to a new episode of the Frankly Fukuyama podcast!
Questions That Need to Be Answered before Trump Bombs Iran
War should always be the last resort, only after all other strategies for achieving U.S. national interests have been exhausted.
The Other Thing Happening This Week
The G7 was the final test for Trump's willingness to sanction Russia. He failed the test
Axis, Rivalry, Or Chaos? The US-China-Russia Equation With Michael McFaul | China Considered
Watch below this podcast episode from the Hoover Institution, or listen on your favorite platform.
The Parallels between Putin and Trump Are Ominous
But the differences between Russian and American society and traditions also matter.
How the anti-war Trump made Israel's Iran strikes inevitable
Ever since Trump killing off the JCPOA, the way for Israel to limit Iran's nuclear programme was by destroying it
Judgement Day for the EHRC
How the equality watchdog turned into a culture war campaign group
Judgement Day for the EHRC
How the equality watchdog turned into culture war attack group
Operation Spider's Web: opening Pandora's Box
Only Ukraine could have come up with something so brilliant. But now everybody can do it
Ukraine and Russia are not just 'kids' fighting, as Trump said.
My recent interview on MSNBC