Posts by James Joyner

James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

Lawful But Unethical Orders

Should military officers substitute their judgment for the Commander-in-Chief’s?

Nasrallah Killing Fallout

What we know a day later.

Port Strike Could Cripple Economy

Yet another plot twist in Campaign 2024.

Trump’s Plans to Use Justice Department for Vengeance

A chilling feature from the Wall Street Journal.

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

The Israeli military says they got their man after years of intelligence collection.

The Other Undecided Voters

They have a preference but may not vote.

Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

The first sitting New York City mayor to be so honored.

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Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

The Elusive ‘Likely Voter’

Where the science and art of polling intersect.

Pager Bombs and Just War

The leading scholar on the subject dissents.

I Never Thought the Leopards Would Eat MY Face

Taliban Edition

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah’s Military Commander and Several Deputies

A massive follow-up to the exploding communications devices.

Paths to Electoral College Victory

Does it really all come down to Pennsylvania?

Israeli Pager Attack Update

My thoughts on what we know now.

Hundreds Wounded in Pager Sabotage

A massive Israeli operation. To what end?

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Target of Second Assassination Attempt

The would-be gunman was captured before he could get off a shot.

Electoral College Bias

It could all come down to Pennsylvania.

Dumb Critique or Dumbest Critique?

Some Democrats are unhappy Harris is touting the endorsement of the Cheneys.

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Harris to Cut Degree Requirements

A modest proposal for Civil Service reform.

Pope Francis Makes Perfect the Enemy of the Good

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

Saturday’s Forum

North Carolina Removes RFK Jr From Ballot

A bizarre court decision requires violating state and federal law.

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

The Indecisive Undecided Voter

These people are frustrating.

A Very Different Debate

Donald Trump fared considerably worse against a cogent opponent.

What If It Wasn’t Tyreek Hill?

A superstar athlete’s treatment by police raises troubling questions.

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Sanewashing Trump Redux

Why press coverage of the former and possibly future President doesn’t match the reality.

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

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Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

A regional pilot program could be expanding.

Nate Silver Under Fire

The election analyst is out on a limb with Trump.

Dueling Debate Prep

A microcosm of the campaigns and the candidates.

Presidential Appointees and the Hatch Act

The Secretary of the Navy supports the man who hired him. Who knew?

A ‘Normal’ Election?

Whatever that means anymore.

Is Disney Too Big?

Yet another service disruption over rights fees calls attention to the issue.

Israel Sees Nationwide Strike to Protest Hostage Killings

Massive numbers are taking to the streets in protest.

Harris Leads But Could Still Lose

Nate Silver is throwing cold water on the convention bounce.

Hamas Kills 6 Hostages, Blame Netanyahu

Israeli forces recovered their bodies.

Tim Walz’s Political Origin Story

An oft-told tale turns out to be bullshit.

Post-Affirmative Action College Campuses

More data shows a more complicated picture.

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

Israel Expands War in West Bank

Another step closer to a regional war.

The Violence Inherent in the System

Things may well get ugly regardless of the outcome of November’s election.

Biden’s Second Term? Or Trump’s?

A Republican columnist is angry that Trump, not Harris, is being seen as the incumbent.

Harris Gets 200 GOP Endorsements, Trump Gets Tulsi Gabbard

We live in interesting times.

McMaster on Trump

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

Mental Health Therapy and Insurance

Our fee-for-service system is broken.

Getting Americans to Buy Smaller Cars

Going electric may require reversing a decades-long trend.