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The Real Purpose of ICE

It's not just for detaining immigrants

Jan 10 • Anne Applebaum

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The Inevitable Blowback to Trump’s Reckless Imperialism

A recording from Anne Applebaum and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali's live video

Jan 7 • Anne Applebaum and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali

Spheres of Influence

Venezuela and the end of Pax Americana

Jan 6 • Anne Applebaum

Henry James's Venice

and Merry Christmas to all

Dec 22, 2025 • Anne Applebaum

The Longest Suicide Note in American History

The Trump administration confuses its enemies with its friends

Dec 18, 2025

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Trump and Witkoff are Prolonging the War

Nov 27, 2025

Suddenly Trump Looks Older and More Deranged

Jul 22, 2024 • Anne Applebaum

Trump has no strategy

Jun 22, 2025 • Anne Applebaum

Life in an Occupied Country

Mar 10, 2025 • Anne Applebaum

Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum

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