A Conversation on Social Media and Power
My discussion with Colin Crowell on Twitter, global disinformation, and how autocrats learned to weaponize the platforms built for openness.
How Reform UK's Nathan Gill became a Russian agent
What we can learn from applying the CIA's techniques to Gill's treachery
Trump Is Demolishing Four Pillars of American Power
By rejecting the lessons of the previous century, the president has undermined America’s advantage over China and Russia.
A week of chaos, cowardice and negligence
Labour has managed to pack so much failure into a single week that it becomes hard to remember all the details.
A week of chaos, cowardice and negligence
Labour has managed to pack so much failure into a single week that it becomes hard to remember all the details.
Why Democracy Promotion Is as Vital as Ever
A excerpt from my book, as published in the Journal of Democracy
The Age of Nihilism
There's plenty to be sceptical about, but nihilism is destroying democracy
Ask Me Anything
Literally anything. I just won't necessarily answer.
Extra edition: The populist assault on the BBC
Johnson, Gibb and the Telegraph are trying to turn the BBC into GB News.
This feeling is called hope
Three electoral lessons from a week of progressive victories.
That feel is called hope
Three electoral lessons from a week of progressive victories.
Emily Thornberry interview
A podcast with the MP and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
Neom was never real.
This was obvious in July 2023. It's obviouser now
The Global Impact of Trump’s Isolationism
A free excerpt from my new book, published by Literary Hub.
Live with Michael McFaul on his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats”
A recording from Michael McFaul and Luke Johnson's live video
A Huge Thank You!
Wrap-Up to "Pub Week" for Autocrats vs Democrats
Next Stop on the Book Tour, Georgetown University, November 3rd.
hope to see some of you there!
Autocrats vs. Democrats: Launch Week Highlights
Media moments and key discussions from the book’s first week.
In the Firing Line
My recent conversation with Margaret Hoover.
A world without Keir Starmer
Is it time to change the Labour leader?
A world without Keir Starmer
Is it time to change the Labour leader?
A Conversation on 'Autocrats vs. Democrats' with Ambassador McFaul and Lt. Col. Vindman
Oct 31. 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET, on Substack Live!
Elemental: How we will live in a warming world
I'm excited to share with you the cover of my upcoming book, out in March.
Live with Preet Bharara
A recording from Michael McFaul and Preet Bharara's live video
Autocrats vs. Democrats: In the News & On Air
Clips and takeaways from recent discussions about my new book.
Autocrats vs. Democrats is now out!
A book years in the making — and urgently relevant to our world today.
A Look Inside My New Book
An excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats — out tomorrow!
Reflections on Writing Autocrats vs. Democrats
On the challenge of weaving history, ideas, and policy into one story
Today, it rains only on you
No, you're not depressed. You're just British.
Today, it rains only on you
The aching permanent sadness of the British climate