International Commentary

Thinking About | Authors: Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder is a historian and Yale professor specializing in Eastern European history, authoritarianism, and democracy. As a prolific author, he draws on history in works such as On Freedom and On Tyranny to warn against modern threats to human rights.

Save The World Podcast | Authors: Tommy Vietor

Save the World is a podcast that breaks down international news and foreign policy developments each week. Joined by former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes, they walk you through the latest developments with a variety of experts.

Michael McFaul

Michael McFaul is a professor at Stanford University and a contributor to NBC news. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration and is widely recognized for being placed on Vladimir Putin’s enemies list. He brings this deep geopolitical expertise to his Substack, McFaul’s World, analyzing how current events impact the global landscape. 

Alexander Vindman

A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former National Security Council official specializing in Eastern Europe and Russia. Known for his role in the first Trump impeachment, he is now an author, scholar, and advocate for democracy.

Anne Applebaum | Associated with: The Atlantic

Anne Applebaum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist specializing in Eastern Europe and authoritarianism. A staff writer for The Atlantic and Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, she has authored many notable works.