Dan Baer retweeted
House Democrats should 100% keep the @ChinaSelect Committee. For 4 years it has advanced US interests on a bipartisan basis. Democrats should continue that work & focus on how China undermines priorities set by this month's election, such as affordability & the rule of law.
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Dan Baer retweeted
Voters in the United States and Israel have both turned against the parties in power.
@RymMomtaz, @danbbaer, and @aarondmiller2 explain what this means for U.S.-Israel relations and for Europe.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/what-…
@RymMomtaz, @danbbaer, and @aarondmiller2 explain what this means for U.S.-Israel relations and for Europe.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/what-…
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Bennet's letter speaks of President Trump's war "a war that he is losing."
That is perhaps too generous: since at least April it's been clear that this is a war that he chose to start and has lost.
That is perhaps too generous: since at least April it's been clear that this is a war that he chose to start and has lost.
New: Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) calls for the Senate to reject any govt funding bill that includes $$$ for the war in Iran
“The stakes are too high for us to fall into our usual shutdown politics. Instead, we should act in a bipartisan manner”
Govt funding expires Dec. 11
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He's running.
In this critical moment for the American project, I’ve been thinking a lot about what comes next. Over the past year and a half, I’ve put those thoughts on paper, and they’ve grown into a book I’m proud to share with you.
My latest book, NEXT, is not a policy manual. It’s a look o this point, an argument for why this is the moment to build something better, and a case for the principles that should guide us as we do.
NEXT arrives at your local bookseller and on your favorite audiobook platforms on January 26th and is available for pre-order today. I hope you’ll read it. simonandschusterpublishing.com/nextbook/
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Why do I have the feeling that we're back at the Minsk Agreement as if nothing has happened in the intervening 12 years?
Statement on Meeting Between the United States, Ukraine, and European Partners:
Ahead of the upcoming trilateral discussions with Russia, representatives of the United States, Ukraine, and European partners met to continue their close coordination on efforts to end the war in Ukraine and establish the conditions for a durable peace, including support for robust security guarantees as part of any settlement.
Discussions took place collaboratively between the United States, Ukraine, and European partners, reflecting their shared objectives, ongoing consultations, and commitment to Euro-Atlantic security. Participants emphasized that any future arrangements must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, independent decision-making, and provide credible security guarantees for Ukraine.
The shared objective is to develop a practical and mutually reinforcing security framework that strengthens Ukraine’s long-term security and builds the confidence necessary to reach a negotiated settlement.
Alongside a central focus on a lasting peace, the discussion covered how to build upon existing European security institutions and agreements following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine. Participants further recognized that addressing post-war security concerns and reducing the risk of conflict are essential. They discussed how to ensure strong mechanisms for managing risk and avoiding dangerous escalation. The participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to a strong post-war European security architecture and arrangements, and were clear that a strong NATO will remain central to Euro-Atlantic collective defense.
The United States, Ukraine, and European partners will continue working in close partnership throughout the negotiating process, with the shared objective of moving toward broader multilateral discussions involving European partners and achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace.
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Dan Baer retweeted
Jensen Huang reportedly instructed his team at Nvidia "never to think about" planning for a Taiwan contingency.
Despite the fact that their business is reliant on TSMC.
The Jensen-Megaspeed mess really puts these incredible — and barely-noticed — details from Stephen Witt's The Thinking Machine in a new light:
Huang refuses to consider the impact on his global business if China were to blockade or invade Taiwan, despite the regular threats emanating from Beijing to do just that. “To my great surprise, Nvidia had done no contingency planning for this eventuality,” Witt writes.
He quotes Deb Shoquist, Nvidia’s executive vice-president of operations: “If something happens to Taiwan and TSMC, the ramifications are so large it’s almost like asking me what I’d do if California fell into the ocean.” Huang had instructed her “never to think about this question.”
—from my @nybooks essay earlier this year on Nvidia and American policy toward China: nybooks.com/articles/2026/…
—more thoughts from me today: juliangewirtz.substack.com/p/does-jensen-…
Despite the fact that their business is reliant on TSMC.
The Jensen-Megaspeed mess really puts these incredible — and barely-noticed — details from Stephen Witt's The Thinking Machine in a new light:
Huang refuses to consider the impact on his global business if China were to blockade or invade Taiwan, despite the regular threats emanating from Beijing to do just that. “To my great surprise, Nvidia had done no contingency planning for this eventuality,” Witt writes.
He quotes Deb Shoquist, Nvidia’s executive vice-president of operations: “If something happens to Taiwan and TSMC, the ramifications are so large it’s almost like asking me what I’d do if California fell into the ocean.” Huang had instructed her “never to think about this question.”
—from my @nybooks essay earlier this year on Nvidia and American policy toward China: nybooks.com/articles/2026/…
—more thoughts from me today: juliangewirtz.substack.com/p/does-jensen-…
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Dan Baer retweeted
With Democrats soon controlling the House and the Senate, President Trump has a narrow window to end the Iran war on his own terms.
@danbbaer explained, with @connellmcshane on @NewsNation: youtube.com/watch?v=uH4LDI…
@danbbaer explained, with @connellmcshane on @NewsNation: youtube.com/watch?v=uH4LDI…
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RT @mikercarpenter: Pure genius. It’s almost as if we needed to create an organization for security and cooperation in Europe…
Except the…
Except the…
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Kushner is new to this, so he may not be aware that there's actually a long history of security architecture that includes Russia (OSCE & NATO-Russia Council).
The problem isn't lack of architecture, it's that Russia keeps violently attacking the foundations of it.
The problem isn't lack of architecture, it's that Russia keeps violently attacking the foundations of it.
President Trump today advanced an important discussion with several European leaders about the need for a broader European security architecture that can help establish the conditions for lasting peace.
Building on his leadership and the substantive work undertaken this week in Brussels with Ukraine, NATO, and our European partners, @SEPeaceMissions and I wanted to share some of the objectives guiding our ongoing discussions.
For more than 30 years, Europe and Russia have struggled to establish a sustainable security framework. Decades of mistrust, competing security concerns, and the devastating consequences of this war make this an extraordinarily difficult challenge, but one that is essential to lasting peace.
Our objective is to develop practical arrangements that address the security concerns of all sides, reduce the risk of future conflict, and create a more stable and predictable security environment.
We are exploring five principal goals: permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communications, greater military transparency, reciprocal measures to reduce escalation risks, and an enduring framework for long-term European security and stability.
Any arrangements must fully respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making of every nation. Each country will retain authority over its own security and alliances, and no country would have a veto over another’s sovereign choices. NATO will remain central to European collective defense, and this initiative would build upon existing institutions and commitments.
We will continue consultations through the Shell Bay format with Ukraine, NATO, the EU, and our European partners, expanding engagement to ensure that all relevant perspectives and ideas are considered. We will also engage Russia as part of the peace negotiations.
Next week in Abu Dhabi, the United States will convene the first trilateral peace discussions with Ukraine and Russia since February. All parties remain intensely engaged in preparing for substantive and productive negotiations. We will consult closely with our European partners on the sidelines and, if progress is made, aim to move toward a broader multilateral format with their direct participation.
These ideas continue to evolve, and we welcome thoughtful input. Creating the right structure will be critical to ending this war and transitioning from conflict toward conditions that make possible a durable peace.
This is difficult, detailed work. There are no easy solutions. But the opportunity to help end this devastating war and build a foundation for a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous Europe for generations to come makes it a challenge well worth undertaking.
We will see how these discussions develop and continue working intensively with all parties toward President Trump’s objective of a comprehensive and lasting peace.
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If Trump wants to end the war himself, rather than have Congress do it for him, he has a narrow window for diplomacy right now. I discussed with @connellmcshane last night.
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Dan Baer retweeted
We already have a European security architecture. It’s called NATO.
And the greatest threat to European security isn’t a lack of dialogue. It’s Vladimir Putin.
And the greatest threat to European security isn’t a lack of dialogue. It’s Vladimir Putin.
President Trump today advanced an important discussion with several European leaders about the need for a broader European security architecture that can help establish the conditions for lasting peace.
Building on his leadership and the substantive work undertaken this week in Brussels with Ukraine, NATO, and our European partners, @SEPeaceMissions and I wanted to share some of the objectives guiding our ongoing discussions.
For more than 30 years, Europe and Russia have struggled to establish a sustainable security framework. Decades of mistrust, competing security concerns, and the devastating consequences of this war make this an extraordinarily difficult challenge, but one that is essential to lasting peace.
Our objective is to develop practical arrangements that address the security concerns of all sides, reduce the risk of future conflict, and create a more stable and predictable security environment.
We are exploring five principal goals: permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communications, greater military transparency, reciprocal measures to reduce escalation risks, and an enduring framework for long-term European security and stability.
Any arrangements must fully respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making of every nation. Each country will retain authority over its own security and alliances, and no country would have a veto over another’s sovereign choices. NATO will remain central to European collective defense, and this initiative would build upon existing institutions and commitments.
We will continue consultations through the Shell Bay format with Ukraine, NATO, the EU, and our European partners, expanding engagement to ensure that all relevant perspectives and ideas are considered. We will also engage Russia as part of the peace negotiations.
Next week in Abu Dhabi, the United States will convene the first trilateral peace discussions with Ukraine and Russia since February. All parties remain intensely engaged in preparing for substantive and productive negotiations. We will consult closely with our European partners on the sidelines and, if progress is made, aim to move toward a broader multilateral format with their direct participation.
These ideas continue to evolve, and we welcome thoughtful input. Creating the right structure will be critical to ending this war and transitioning from conflict toward conditions that make possible a durable peace.
This is difficult, detailed work. There are no easy solutions. But the opportunity to help end this devastating war and build a foundation for a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous Europe for generations to come makes it a challenge well worth undertaking.
We will see how these discussions develop and continue working intensively with all parties toward President Trump’s objective of a comprehensive and lasting peace.
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Dan Baer retweeted
Decisive wins in the midterms mean that the Democrats will control both the House and the Senate. While it won't be easy to force the White House's hand on foreign policy, they can check President Trump in three key ways.
@JenniferHWhite explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2026/…
@JenniferHWhite explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2026/…
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It's not just the breadth and scale that reveals rays of hope:
People were saying "No!" to the corruption, costs, chaos, & cruelty; but in many places they were also showing that they're ready to say "yes!" to something new.
The winner in 2028 will offer something to say yes to.
People were saying "No!" to the corruption, costs, chaos, & cruelty; but in many places they were also showing that they're ready to say "yes!" to something new.
The winner in 2028 will offer something to say yes to.
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The CIA tweeted on top of the Secretary of State and (discreetly) corrected his word-choice error.
“A aquellos que buscan crear un cambio positivo en Cuba – Este es el momento. La decepción de las promesas fallidas, la corrupción, y las vidas privilegiadas de unos pocos – Aprovecha esta oportunidad de crear el cambio que deseas a través de una asociación discreta con la CIA.”
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