In the News
Oct 28, 2026
Supporting Freedom Abroad Is Still in America’s National Interests
Over the past two decades, US presidents have retreated from earlier, more ambitious efforts to promote democracy overseas. The Trump administration representing the sharpest break from that tradition.” Public fatigue with overseas commitments understandably focuses on avoiding “forever wars.” But abandoning democracy promotion entirely would be a serious strategic mistake for the United States.
The Freedom Frequency
Continue ReadingRecent Interviews
‘Mask has come off fully’: Trump not hiding embrace of Putin anymore
Trump thinks he, Putin and Xi are ‘mafia dons’: Natl. security expert
Trump: ‘Looking at’ joining Saudi fight against Houthis
'Heavy on the pageantry, light on the deliverables': Fmr. Amb reacts to Xi's state visit
This is embarrassing!': Amb. McFaul says world 'used to look up to us' for freedom of the press
How Putin is using Trump and his advisors: ‘The useful idiot model’
Browse All News
McFaul: Navalny funeral attendees ‘can expect’ threats of jail time, ‘that is incredible bravery’
Mar 1, 2024MSNBC
McFaul: ‘Every day that Putin’s army is parked illegally in Ukraine, there should be new sanctions’
Feb 23, 2024MSNBC
Michael McFaul: In the long run, I want Putin to go to prison and face consequences
Feb 20, 2024MSNBC