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Former WH Coordinator / Presidential Envoy. Served four presidents. Now @Kennedy_School @lux_capital @CNN @N7_initiative @Cisco

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I knew former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan from his work investigating ISIS crimes against the Yazidis. On May 19, 2024, I helped secure the access he sought in Israel. Israel agreed. The next day, he announced his application for warrants. Here’s the story. From my conversation with David Ignatius on BRINK at Atlantic Council.
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I knew former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan from his work investigating ISIS crimes against the Yazidis. On May 19, 2024, I helped secure the access he sought in Israel. Israel agreed. The next day, he announced his application for warrants. Here’s the story. From my conversation with David Ignatius on BRINK at Atlantic Council.

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143,078 views • 16 days ago

On a secret visit to Saudi Arabia in early '21, I asked MBS where he wanted to be in three years. His answer included normalization with Israel. We should have seized the opportunity right away. The full story is in BRINK. From my conversation with David Ignatius at Atlantic Council.
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On a secret visit to Saudi Arabia in early '21, I asked MBS where he wanted to be in three years. His answer included normalization with Israel. We should have seized the opportunity right away. The full story is in BRINK. From my conversation with David Ignatius at Atlantic Council.

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59,410 views • 15 days ago

I had never said a prayer in the Situation Room. As 120 ballistic missiles flew towards Israel, I did. After the attack was defeated, Biden told Netanyahu we're getting back to the ceasefire deal. What happened next matters. From my conversation about BRINK with David Ignatius at Atlantic Council.
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I had never said a prayer in the Situation Room. As 120 ballistic missiles flew towards Israel, I did. After the attack was defeated, Biden told Netanyahu we're getting back to the ceasefire deal. What happened next matters. From my conversation about BRINK with David Ignatius at Atlantic Council.

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33,267 views • 17 days ago

“Don’t mess with Israelis” — tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° discussing flydubai 1073, what we know and what we’ll learn.
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“Don’t mess with Israelis” — tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° discussing flydubai 1073, what we know and what we’ll learn.

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60,126 views • 1 month ago

New collective defense agreement signed today between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with NATO Article 5-like terms: “An attack on one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack on all of them.” It’s a fluid, tabula rasa era in the Middle East.
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New collective defense agreement signed today between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with NATO Article 5-like terms: “An attack on one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack on all of them.” It’s a fluid, tabula rasa era in the Middle East.

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138,441 views • 3 months ago

On Iran, three options remain: 1. Concede: Accept Iran’s effective sovereignty over the Strait. 2. Endure: Maintain blockade and manage tit-for-tat exchanges. 3. Escalate: Intensify operations inside Iran and risk expanding war. This morning with Kate Bolduan on CNN.
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On Iran, three options remain: 1. Concede: Accept Iran’s effective sovereignty over the Strait. 2. Endure: Maintain blockade and manage tit-for-tat exchanges. 3. Escalate: Intensify operations inside Iran and risk expanding war. This morning with Kate Bolduan on CNN.

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119,088 views • 3 months ago

From what we know: Even on a phase one (Strait only) deal, Iran receives roughly $8B from oil trade over 60 days—reducing incentives for phase two (nuclear commitments). And Iran now claims it would maintain control of the Strait with fees. Last night with Kaitlan Collins.
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From what we know: Even on a phase one (Strait only) deal, Iran receives roughly $8B from oil trade over 60 days—reducing incentives for phase two (nuclear commitments). And Iran now claims it would maintain control of the Strait with fees. Last night with Kaitlan Collins.

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152,461 views • 4 months ago

Tonight with Jessica Dean as news broke of a Houthi attack at Riyadh international airport with multiple casualties including an American. The Iranian-backed Houthis are an international menace that demands a coordinated US-led response.
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Tonight with Jessica Dean as news broke of a Houthi attack at Riyadh international airport with multiple casualties including an American. The Iranian-backed Houthis are an international menace that demands a coordinated US-led response.

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30,295 views • 26 days ago

With reports of new military ops planned against Iran, three basic questions before the use of force: What are we trying to achieve? (Ends) How will we achieve it? (Ways) What resources are needed/available? (Means) Risks increase if ends, ways, and means are not aligned. From my conversation with David Ignatius on BRINK.
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With reports of new military ops planned against Iran, three basic questions before the use of force: What are we trying to achieve? (Ends) How will we achieve it? (Ways) What resources are needed/available? (Means) Risks increase if ends, ways, and means are not aligned. From my conversation with David Ignatius on BRINK.

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17,002 views • 13 days ago

Today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on China, missile technology, and the excerpt of BRINK out now in The Atlantic. BRINK publishes October 6.
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Today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on China, missile technology, and the excerpt of BRINK out now in The Atlantic. BRINK publishes October 6.

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36,613 views • 1 month ago

Iran showed up to Islamabad with a proverbial gun on the table. The U.S. answered not with concessions—but with a bigger gun. Breaking down the latest on Hormuz today on CNN.
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Iran showed up to Islamabad with a proverbial gun on the table. The U.S. answered not with concessions—but with a bigger gun. Breaking down the latest on Hormuz today on CNN.

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154,244 views • 6 months ago

The MOU appears to grant significant up-front concessions to Iran without commitments in return other than a temporary agreement not to target ships in the SoH. With Jake Tapper 🦅 and Sabrina Singh on CNN.
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The MOU appears to grant significant up-front concessions to Iran without commitments in return other than a temporary agreement not to target ships in the SoH. With Jake Tapper 🦅 and Sabrina Singh on CNN.

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104,487 views • 4 months ago

Today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on Nidal Hasan’s execution, Trump’s diesel deal with Putin, and BRINK. CNN
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Today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on Nidal Hasan’s execution, Trump’s diesel deal with Putin, and BRINK. CNN

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22,656 views • 27 days ago

Day 6: Iran attempting a page from the Taliban—“You have the watches, we have the time.” The Pentagon says that’s a losing bet. Breaking it down tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° CNN.
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Day 6: Iran attempting a page from the Taliban—“You have the watches, we have the time.” The Pentagon says that’s a losing bet. Breaking it down tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° CNN.

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140,724 views • 8 months ago

In diplomacy, there’s a deal or there’s not a deal. Close is not a deal. And diplomacy often fails in the final yards. Hoping we can cross the line—but we’re not there yet. On CNN tonight with Kaitlan Collins.
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In diplomacy, there’s a deal or there’s not a deal. Close is not a deal. And diplomacy often fails in the final yards. Hoping we can cross the line—but we’re not there yet. On CNN tonight with Kaitlan Collins.

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96,583 views • 5 months ago

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll wind up somewhere else.” The war that began with aims of regime change now boils down to the Strait of Hormuz. No off-ramp in site. Last night on Anderson Cooper 360° with John King.
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“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll wind up somewhere else.” The war that began with aims of regime change now boils down to the Strait of Hormuz. No off-ramp in site. Last night on Anderson Cooper 360° with John King.

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67,257 views • 3 months ago

Incredible news on our rescued airman—and serious questions about where this goes from here. Earlier today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on State of the Union.
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Incredible news on our rescued airman—and serious questions about where this goes from here. Earlier today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on State of the Union.

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115,823 views • 7 months ago

Last night with Kaitlan Collins to discuss BRINK—and three years ago, on the same night in Washington, as reports began to unfold from Israel.
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Last night with Kaitlan Collins to discuss BRINK—and three years ago, on the same night in Washington, as reports began to unfold from Israel.

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20,016 views • 29 days ago

Taking Special Report viewers inside BRINK with Bret Baier—and what really happened in November 2023. “Hamas broke the deal.” BRINK is out now.
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Taking Special Report viewers inside BRINK with Bret Baier—and what really happened in November 2023. “Hamas broke the deal.” BRINK is out now.

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17,526 views • 28 days ago