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.

The Arab Spring at 10

Tunisia is freer but poorer than it was before Mohamed Bouazizi’s desperate act.

MLB Recognizes Negro Leagues as a Major League

A long overdue–and complicated—recognition.

Pete Buttigieg to be Biden’s Transportation Secretary

He wanted a cabinet post. And this is a cabinet post.

McConnell Congratulates Biden and Harris

Our long national farce is over.

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Electric Cars Going Mainstream?

The new Ford Mustang may be the harbinger of things to come.

(Many?)(Most?) Republicans Acknowledge Biden WIn

Too little, too late.

The Silly ‘Dr. Biden’ Kerfuffle

A silly, sexist WSJ op-ed has generated plenty of attention.

Cleveland Indians Changing Name

The inevitable only took 105 years.

Republican Recovery

Further musings on the future of the Grand Old Party.

Violence after DC ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally

Peaceful protests were once again followed by nighttime clashes.

Charley Pride Dead at 87

A country music legend is yet another victim of COVID.

The Republican Party’s Shame

The Party of Lincoln went over the cliff like lemmings in support. It’s tough to see how they recover.

A 2020 Legal Dispute That’s Not Over

A case involving Pennsylvania may not be resolved for quite some time. Thankfully, it’s immaterial to the election outcome.

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Dianne Feinstein’s Declining Mental Health

A sad and disturbing report from a reliable source.

Biden’s Team Shaping Up

Some square pegs are being forced into some round holes for the sake of inclusion.

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Newsmax Gaining on Fox

The information bubble is getting smaller.

Terry McAuliffe Running for Virginia Governor

The popular former governor wants another crack at it.

It Was 40 Years ago Today

Music legend John Lennon’s life was cut tragically short four decades ago.

No to Austin

My latest for Defense One.

Chuck Yeager Dead at 97

An American hero is gone.

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Gen. Lloyd Austin Biden’s SecDef Pick

Not another general.

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Biden Can’t Fire Postmaster General

When an apolitical process gets politicized.

Thursday’s Forum

Ohio Republicans Trying to Impeach Republican Governor

Another sign of the dissent of the GOP into madness.

Biden’s Defense Secretary

My latest for Defense One.

Biden Considering Lloyd Austin for SECDEF?

Yet another retired general in the post would be a bad idea.

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America’s Slow Presidential Transitions

Why isn’t Joe Biden President already?

The Flynn Pardon

Perhaps the most normal thing President Trump has done.

SCOTUS Strikes Down New York Church Closures

The right to worship trumps the public’s health.

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Rethinking Flournoy as SECDEF

Women in national security circles love this woman.

GSA’s Certification Decision

Why did Emily Murphy finally do her job?

Cracks in America’s Election System?

Was Trump’s attempt to overturn the outcome a one-off or a sign of things to come?

Wednesday’s Forum

Feinstein Stepping Down

The 87-year-old former San Francisco mayor isn’t woke enough.

Biden SECDEF Pick on Hold?

Maybe it’s not going to be Michèle Flournoy after all.

Biden Transition Officially Underway

President Trump has finally allowed the GSA to certify the “apparent” winner.

SSL Issue [UPDATE: Resolved]

No need for alarm.

Rush Limbaugh Slams Trump Legal Team

The EIB host and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient is not impressed.

Janet Yellen Biden’s Treasury Secretary Pick

Another unassailable if boring cabinet choice.

Alejandro Mayorkas Biden’s Pick for Homeland Security

He would be the first Latino and first immigrant in the post.

Avril Haynes Biden’s Director of National Intelligence Nominee

She’d be America’s first woman intelligence chief.

Trump Has Already Stopped being President

He seems to have taken his ball and gone home.

Trump’s Legal Team Imploding

We won’t have Sidney Powell to kick around any more.

Biden to Name Blinken for State and Sullivan for NSC

The 46th President’s foreign policy team is taking shape.

Sunday’s Forum

Saturday’s Forum

More Kook Than Coup

A shameful farce continues to unfold.