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.

Oath Keepers Founder Sentenced to 18 Years

The stiffest punishment yet for a January 6 seditionist.

Chinese Attack Critical Infrastructure

The US intelligence community and Silicon Valley are warning of a major threat.

Pelosi Desk Guy Gets 4-1/2 Years

Seems about right.

Comment Editing Redux

Continuing to work an annoying issue that WordPress doesn’t care about. At all.

Why Are So Many Republicans Running?

Are they bored? Delusional?

Glenn Youngkin May Run After All

Virginia’s governor is reportedly taking a shot at the 2024 Republican nomination.

This is What War Crimes Look Like

The leveling of Bakhmut is the latest Russian atrocity.

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Kick Russia Off the Security Council?

A bad idea backed up by worse reasoning.

Putin’s Failed Gambit

He’s turned Russia from a G-8 member to an international pariah.

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Comity in the Senate

Every once in a blue moon, a glimpse of humanity can be seen.

Transphobic Cruelty

When prejudice overrides simple humanity.

Ukraine vs Taiwan

Do we have to pick one?

China Calling in its Loans to Poor Countries

Debt-trap diplomacy has finally come home to roost.

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You Wore What to the White House?

The times, they are a-changin’.

Chris Christie 2024?!

Can the fat man take down the elephant in the room?

Chris Sununu 2024

Does a successful, moderate governor stand any chance in today’s GOP?

Streaming Wars Killing Streaming Dream

Disney is making some unwelcome moves.

When Does Politics Stop Being Politics?

When we do it, it’s negotiation. When they do it, it’s hostage taking—and terrorism.

Montana Bans TikTok

Who knew they got cell reception?

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Journalistic Ethics and Mangled Quotes

Striking the balance between cruel and misleading.

Taco Bell Sues over Taco Tuesday Trademark

A regional chain registered it in 1989. Has it become generic?

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Fee-For-Service Cars?

Will consumers put up with monthly fees on top of hefty sticker prices?

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CNN Loses to Newsmax?!

Did the Trump stunt backfire? Or just an anomaly?

Biden Neutral on Turkish Elections

Normal diplomacy with an abnormal ally.

Kyrsten Sinema Mixes Pleasure and Business

Running for office or just running?

Zelensky Privately Wants to Attack Russia Targets

Leaked intelligence intercepts take us inside the Ukrainian war room.

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AM Radio’s Slow Demise

Car manufacturers are slowly removing an old format.

‘Seinfeld’ Ended 25 Years Ago

The show about nothing has a big legacy.

Heather Armstrong, 1975-2023

The mommy blogger known as “Dooce” has taken her own life.

Trans-friendly Supreme Court

The nation’s highest court has gone all woke.

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Turkey’s Elections

Don’t get your hopes up.

Fort Benning Now Officially Fort Moore

The “We Were Soldiers Once” author and his wife have been honored.

Trump’s Town Hall

CNN gave the former Liar in Chief a huuuge platform.

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Post-Shame America

The courts can’t save us from ourselves.

Trump’s Three Trials

The former president faces multiple criminal prosecutions.

Unrest in Pakistan

Corruption charges against the former premier have sparked rioting.

Poland ‘Renames’ Kaliningrad

The city once known as Koenigsberg is now Krolewiec, at least in Polish government documents.

Trump Liable in Rape Case

The jury awarded $5 million in damages

Biden’s Diet

Let him eat cake.

Shifting Online Sales Policies

They’re not nearly as customer-friendly as they used to be.

Why the Catholic Church Sides with Putin and Orban

The Pope is siding with evil.

COVID ‘Emergency’ Officially Over

Long after most people returned to normal, public health agencies have given in.