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.

State Department: Do Not Travel

US citizens are urged to stay home. Those abroad are urged to return now or risk not being able to later.

Republican Senators Commit Insider Trading after Coronavirus Brief

Richard Burr, Jim Inhofe, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler should go to jail.

US Regulations Slowed Coronavirus Testing

Why South Korea is so far ahead of us in fighting COVID-19.

The Inequality of Coronavirus

Social distancing is a lot easier when you’re affluent.

Biden Sweeps Florida, Illinois, and Arizona

It’s time to end this thing.

Movie Theater Chains Closing Over Coronavirus

A sign of the times.

There’s No Generational War Brewing Over Coronavirus

Young people acting selfishly is a fact of life.

NSC Pandemic Office Wasn’t Shuttered, Just Consolidated

Dueling Washington Post op-eds are sowing confusion.

Tuesday Open Forum

What’s on your mind?

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, takes questions from the press at a coronavirus update briefing Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, takes questions from the press at a coronavirus update briefing Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Federal Government Far Behind States and Localities in Social Distancing

Most federal workers are still packing themselves into offices.

Trump Packs Airports with Potentially Sick People

You can’t make this stuff up.

Not Taking Social Distancing Seriously Enough

Too many people still don’t understand the idea behind ‘flattening the curve.’ That includes our President.

Mankiw on the Pandemic

Listen to this guy.

Coordination Matters

Whocouldanode?

World’s Billionaires Have Lost $1.5 Trillion

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos alone have lost $15 billion in net worth since January.

No, We Didn’t Give Wall Street $1.5 Trillion

People who should know better are making ridiculous claims.

Fairfax County Schools Do Right Thing for Wrong Reason After Doing Wrong Thing

Schools were going to be open today. They’re closing after parent pressure.

Chelsea Manning Released from Jail

The grand jury was disbanded, so there was no need to continue the coercion tactic.

US Retaliates for Iranian Retaliation

A proportional response.

White Evangelicals and the Trump Paradox

Why the ‘moral majority’ is willing to tolerate so much immorality from their leader.

Biden Shakes Up Campaign Staff

An encouraging sign.

Tom Hanks Infected with COVID-19

Is this our Rock Hudson moment?

Iranian Attack Kills Americans

If a global pandemic and economic crisis weren’t enough excitement . . . .

Worse Than 9/11 and the Great Recession Combined

The greatest crisis the nation has faced in my lifetime.

Thursday Forum

The end of the world as we know it?

Sanders Not Quitting Just Yet

The race is over but Bernie’s still running.

I Was Right All Along, Except When I Was Wrong

Looking back at my predictions about the 2020 Democratic race.

Biden All But Wraps it Up

He’s a long way from 1991 delegates but no one can beat him.

Wednesday Forum

More Joementum.

No, Biden Shouldn’t Name His Cabinet Now

There’s very little upside.

Why Did Russia Start Oil Price War?

There are two theories, neither of them good.

Tuesday Forum

Another round of elections, although nothing Super.

Coronavirus Could Kill Trump Presidency

We may be seeing the beginning of the end.

Afghanistan Has Two Presidents

As if the country needed more turmoil.

Stocks Plummet Amid Coronavirus and Oil Fears

Trading has resumed after an early plunge triggered automatic suspension.

Biden’s Veep and Cabinet Choices

The former VP is focused on beating Bernie Sanders but his team is looking ahead.

State Department: Avoid Cruise Ships

A prudent, if overdue, warning.

Monday Forum

Have at it.

The Dementia Election

Maybe it’s time to stop joking about senile politicians and do something about the issue.

Social Distancing for Disease Prevention

The recommended precautions are severe. Are they being followed?

Coronavirus Has Been Politicized to Dangerous Effect II

These decisions should be made by professionals.

Sunday Forum

Where did that hour go, anyway?

Amtrak Suspends DC-New York Acela Over Coronavirus

Fears have reduced demand for public transit.

Trump Fires Chief of Staff via Tweet

This is no way to run a railroad.

SXSW Latest Victim of Coronavirus

Conferences, sporting events, and even school has been canceled to avoid spreading the pandemic.

Coronavirus Has Been Politicized to Dangerous Effect

Republicans are half as likely to take the outbreak seriously.

Saturday Forum

Have at it.

Bernie Sanders is Toast

He’s repelling the people he needs to mount a comeback.

Joementum Kills Brokered Convention Dream

Nate Silver now gives Biden an 87% chance of winning the nomination outright.