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.

US Signs Deal with Taliban

It’s not clear what has been achieved.

Sanders Trying to Beat Warren in Massachusetts Isn’t Disrespectful

He’s campaigning in her home state and Amy Klobuchar’s, too. And may win both.

No, Mr. President, COVID-19 isn’t a Democratic Hoax

Donald Trump is once again trying to deflect reality.

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Subscription Prices Skyrocketing

We seem to be in a new reality. Will readers accept it?

Russia Bombs Turkish Troops in Syria

Because you needed one more thing to worry about.

Sanders as the Democrats’ Trump

The similarities are rather obvious. But the differences matter.

Buttigieg Wins Iowa Again

Hopefully, the final tally for a contest that shouldn’t exist.

World Stocks Down $5 Trillion

This is bigger than President Trump’s incompetence.

Super Tuesday Forecast

If the current polls are right, the race will be all but over in five days.

Pro-Trump Group Running Fake Obama Ads

Anti-Biden ads using the former President’s words are being aimed at black voters.

Thursday Open Forum

Have at it.

Dictatorships and the Democrats

Bloomberg waffles on China while Sanders has a soft spot for Castro.

South Carolina Debate Was Terrible

CBS did a lousy job.

Should We Blame Bernie for His Trolls?

There’s a disturbing pattern of misogyny from his supporters.

Beltway Sniper Ends Suit After Virginia Changes Law

Lee Boyd Malvo may be eligible for parole in two years.

Steyer as South Carolina Spoiler

The vanity candidate may impact the race.

Anonymous Intel Officials Say On-Record Briefer Overstated Russian Interference

Moscow helped Trump in 2016. Do they want him back?

Monday Open Forum

Another work week begins.

Is Sanders Inevitable?

There’s no way to catch him in a six-candidate field.

Nevada Caucuses Go as Expected

Media overreacts to the Sanders victory all the polls predicted.

Sunday Open Forum

Bottomless commenting.

Cars

Which ones have you owned?

Presidential Generations

We’re going to make history one way or another in November.

Saturday Open Forum

It’s the weekend.

Russia Backing Sanders Again

In 2016, they were backing an extreme long-shot. Now, he’s the frontrunner.

Money Could Decide Super Tuesday

Competing in fourteen states plus overseas territories in one day is expensive.

Bloomberg Tweets Doctored Debate Video

Creepy misinformation? Or just lame?

Russians Actively Working to Re-Elect Trump

Our intelligence professionals are issuing a familiar warning.

Friday Open Forum

The one that doesn’t have a photo.

The Buttigieg-Klobuchar Dustup

It got somewhat ugly at the kids’ table.

Nevada Democratic Debate Roundup

Most national pundits saw it differently than I did.

Nevada Debate Reflections

The clear winner was Donald Trump.

Thursday Open Forum

Have at it.

Democracy is Hurting Democrats

The wrong people are choosing the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.

Bloomberg to Sell Business if Elected

The mega-billionaire commits to a path quite different from the fake billionaire currently in office.

West Point Why We’re Losing Wars Says West Point Prof

A book out today makes an odd case.

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Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy

The venerable youth organization has fallen on hard times.

Bloomberg’s Influence-Buying

Unprecedented spending since leaving City Hall has put him in a unique position.

Does Stop-and-Frisk Disqualify Bloomberg for President?

The policy was undeniably harmful and unconstitutional. Is it forgivable?

Sunday Open Forum

It’s easy.

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Queer Activists Disrupt Buttigieg Fundraiser

Do gay candidates have a special obligation to be leftists?

Army Not Investigating Vindman

Tweets aren’t policy, unless they are.

Rethinking Chinese Investment

Several trends are pointing in a new direction.

Brokered Democratic Convention a Real Possibility

Could the fevered dream really come true?

Are Biden and Warren Toast?

Two early frontrunners are being written off.

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America Ready for a Gay President?

It’s a reasonable question but not the right one.

Bill Barr Standing Up to Trump?

The Attorney General claims to be frustrated by Presidential tweets that undermine his department.

Post-New Hampshire Polling

We now have five candidates in double-digits.

Bloomberg’s Billions Buying Ground Game

An unprecedented spending blitz is upending the campaign.