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Ivo Daalder

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Former US Amb @NATO. Now Senior Fellow @BelferCenter. Host World Review Podcast. Author America Abroad Substack. Policy Wonk. Dog lover. Baseball fan. New Chicagoan. Old Dutchman.

Ivo H. Daalder is President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and has served since July, 2013. He was the U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) from May 2009 to July 2013 under President Barack Obama. He was a member of the staff of United States National Security Council (NSC) during the administration of President Bill Clinton. .. more

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 21h

WORLD REVIEW LIVE — Gaza Peace; Venezuela in Crosshairs with @nahaltoosi.bsky.social and @prashantrao.bsky.social
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WORLD REVIEW LIVE — Gaza Peace; Venezuela in Crosshairs with Nahal Toosi and Prashant Rao

A recording from Ivo Daalder's live video

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 8d

The astonishing two hours of speechifying by Trump and Hegseth before America’s 800-strong general officer corps show a dangerous ignorance of the world we live in. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

Trump and Hegseth are Out of Their Depth

The astonishing two hours of speechifying by Trump and Hegseth before America’s 800-strong general officer corps show a dangerous ignorance of the world we live in.

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Felix Drost @felixdrost.bsky.social · 8d

Yeah we heard that one before. Not once, but many times. As long as lying works, the Kremlin will lie.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 8d

Whenever a Russian leader says he has no plans or won’t do something, he does and will. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/w...

As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 8d

Trump’s executive order guaranteeing Qatar’s security will do little to strengthen Qatar’s security but can do a lot to undermine the security of America’s real allies in Europe and Asia. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

Trump’s Security Promise to Qatar is a Big Mistake

President Trump’s executive order providing Qatar with a US security guarantee is dangerous. It will do little for Qatar, and should be deeply concerning to America’s real treaty allies.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 9d

We’re Back! I’m relaunching the weekly World Review—on Substack for now. This week, @ghoshworld.bsky.social and Carla Anne Robbins will dig into the Gaza peace plan and what Trump and Hegseth want from the US military. Join Friday at 10a ET, 16:00 CET. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

LIVE SOON: WORLD REVIEW: Gaza Peace Plan; Trump, Hegseth and the US Military — with Carla Anne Robbins and Bobby Ghosh

Starting Oct 3 at 10:00 AM EDT

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 12d

Here’s what caught my eye this week: An AI bubble, living in an authoritarian state, Russian mapping of undersea cables infrastructure, and how Tech bosses and populists are made for each other. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

What Caught My Eye (no. 32)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 12d

How serious is the Russian threat to ? Even after Ukraine, differences on this question persist within the alliance. The biggest change is that the United States has joined the cautious camp, and is no longer willing to beat when you’re threatened. My take. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

How serious is the Russian threat to Europe? | The Observer

With Washington unwilling to offer leadership, European Nato allies can’t afford to let their guard down

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 13d

In this week’s World Review, I write about my visit to NATO headquarters and the most important impressions from my visit. Bottom line: NATO is in better shape than I had feared. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

World Review: The State of NATO

This week's World Review looks at what I learned during my visit to NATO Headquarters this week

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 15d

The fighting in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s wider war against the continent as a whole. It’s high time to recognize this reality and act accordingly. www.politico.eu/article/euro...

Europe is at war with Russia, whether it likes it or not

The fighting in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s wider war against the continent as a whole. It’s high time to recognize this reality and act accordingly.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 19d

If only…

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 19d

Here’s what caught my eye this week: Trump’s retreat from the UN provides opening to autocrat, Israel’s efforts to end the dream of a Palestinian State, and a powerful column by M. Gessen about what is happening in our country. And links to TV interviews and more. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

What Caught My Eye (no. 31)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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BevBaird @bevbaird.bsky.social · 19d

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”

― Theodore Roosevelt

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 21d

This week, World Review looks at the effort to pressure Russia on Ukraine, Israel’s response to the growing recognition of Palestine as a state, and the US increased isolation at the UN on the eve of the General Assembly’s meetings next week. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

World Review: Russia Sanctions, Palestinian Recognition, US Goes AWOL at UN

This week's World Review looks at three big stories in the news

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 23d

Here’s what caught my eye this week: Sudan’s forgotten war. New plans to remove Palestinians from Gaza. A secret effort to install listening devices in North Korea. Americans losing faith in the American Dream. Some interviews and articles I did you may have missed. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

What Caught My Eye (no. 30)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs @belfercenter.bsky.social · 23d

@ivodaalder.bsky.social, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO (2009–2013), former President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and host of the World Review podcast, brings distinguished diplomatic leadership, policy acumen, and institutional insight to the Belfer Center.

Ivo H. Daalder Joins the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs as Senior Fellow

The Belfer Center is pleased to announce that Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, has joined the Center as a Senio...

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 26d

World Review this week looks at Russia’s drone strikes on Poland, Israel’s failed attempt to kill Hamas leaders in Qatar, and the latest example of Trump’s “Shake-Down Presidency.” open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

World Review: Russia Strikes Poland, Israel Strike Qatar, Trump Shakes Down Japan

This week's World Review looks at three big stories in the news

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · 26d

Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder won’t bring us together and reflect on the danger our divisions pose for our country. I fear it will tear us further apart and strengthen the authoritarian forces that have dominated our politics since Trump’s return. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

Is the Kirk Murder a Turning Point?

I fear not. Rather, the reaction of right-ing voices, starting with President Trump, points to a further deterioration of democracy and another step towards an authoritarian future.

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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 26d

I fear politics has become not a competition between ideas but a civil war between two sides | by @ivodaalder.bsky.social

Will a total ban on all Democrats come next? I wouldn’t b...

I fear politics has become not a competition between ideas but a civil war between two sides

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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · Sep 10

To reassure Ukraine that Europe’s security commitments are real, European leaders must “draw on the resources of NATO” to support Ukrainian forces, argues @ivodaalder.bsky.social.

A Better Way for Europe to Guarantee Ukraine’s Security

How European forces—and NATO resources—can make Ukraine stronger.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ukraine and Europe can’t count on Trump or the US security guarantees. They’re on their own. My latest on what they need to do. www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/bett...

A Better Way for Europe to Guarantee Ukraine’s Security

How European forces—and NATO resources—can make Ukraine stronger.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Sep 1

How Trump’s demand that Modi publicly give him credit for the ceasefire with Pakistan in May ended a quarter century of bipartisan effort to create a US-Indian strategic partnership. My latest in Politico Europe.
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India turns away from Trump’s America

The U.S. is losing a strategic partner in an important part of the world.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Sep 1

My thought exactly

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Sep 1

My thought exactly!

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 30

Here’s what caught my eye this week. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

What Caught My Eye (no. 29)

Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week’s World Review: three Some stories you may have missed: Europeans seek snapback of sanctions on Iran; China eats US business for lunch in Africa; and is the US about to invade Venezuela. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

World Review: Iran Sanctions, Africa Trade, and US Invasion of Venezuela

This week's World Review looks at three big stories in the news

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Steven Miller calls the Democratic Party an “extremist organization.” Don’t be surprised if Trump moves to ban the party as a danger to America.

Can’t happen here? After the last 8 months, that seems a very thin reed to hold onto.

Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hopefully soon! In the meantime, I’m doing World Review LIVE sessions on Substack. Please subscribe open.substack.com/pub/worldrev...

World Review with Ivo Daalder | Substack

Each week, I will provide insight into three major stories that have dominated the news. Click to read World Review with Ivo Daalder, a Substack publication. Launched a month ago.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Ukraine Deserves to be in NATO

The best way to celebrate Ukraine's independence is to invite it to join NATO.

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