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FSI Stanford @fsi.stanford.edu · 13h

Professor @mcfaulmike.bsky.social, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, offers key takeaways from his new book, Autocrats versus Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder, available starting Oct. 28.

Five Lessons on How the World’s Great Powers Compete, and Why

Professor Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, offers key takeaways from his new book, Autocrats versus Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 12h

American Diplomacy: The Vanguard of US Foreign Policy
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American Diplomacy: The Vanguard of US Foreign Policy

Strong diplomacy is not just tradition, it’s a strategic necessity for America.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 15h

Speaking tomorrow at UT Arlington. Come if you can!

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Michael McFaul

Former U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 16h

It's exactly three weeks until the pub date for AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS: CHINA, RUSSIA, AMERICA AND THE NEW GLOBAL DISORDER.

Reach out for media & speaking requests!

And preorder here: www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...

Autocrats vs. Democrats

\"A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by C...

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 1d

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American Diplomacy: The Vanguard of US Foreign Policy | Policy Stories with Michael McFaul

YouTube video by Hoover Institution

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 1d

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American Diplomacy: The Vanguard of US Foreign Policy | Policy Stories with Michael McFaul

YouTube video by Hoover Institution

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 1d

“For those who still believe in the promise of international engagement and democratic ideals to advance American interests abroad, Michael McFaul’s book offers both clarity and hope.” —
Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be at UT Arlington on Wednesday, October 8th, speaking on global issues, drawing insights from my new book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS. Come if you can! www.uta.edu/news/news-re...

Russia expert McFaul on diplomacy and the Ukraine war

Former ambassador to Russia, NBC News analyst headlines UTA’s Maverick Speakers Series on Oct. 8

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 5d

A Birthday, a Book, and a World in Flux
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A Birthday, a Book, and a World in Flux

Turning another year older, and preparing to release my most ambitious book yet.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 4d

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A Birthday, a Book, and a World in Flux

Turning another year older, and preparing to release my most ambitious book yet.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 5d

A Birthday, a Book, and a World in Flux
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A Birthday, a Book, and a World in Flux

Turning another year older, and preparing to release my most ambitious book yet.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 7d

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How I Teach at Stanford

On his blog "McFaul's World," Professor Michael McFaul, director of FSI, reflects on thirty years of teaching at Stanford University

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 6d

Honored to share my birthday with Defender's Day in Ukraine.

#SlavaUkraini !

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 6d

After years and years of working on this book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS is finally coming out this month! Preorder now: www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 6d

After years and years of working on this book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS is finally coming out this month! Preorder now: www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 7d

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How I Teach at Stanford

On his blog "McFaul's World," Professor Michael McFaul, director of FSI, reflects on thirty years of teaching at Stanford University

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 8d

I'll be at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, on October 2, 2025, speaking about my new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. Come if you can!

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Maverick Lecture: Michael McFaul

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 8d

Because someone just sent me these photos, remembering fondly when Donna and I broke with tradition at Spaso House and danced at a concert. The whole room joined us in learning the 2-step while a band from Montana played:
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Концерт ковбойской музыки в резиденции посла США

Вчера в американском посольстве в Москве состоялся концерт музыки в стиле кантри. На вечере собрались официальные лица США и других дружественных им стран. Там же были замечены представители российско...

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 8d

How I Teach at Stanford
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How I Teach at Stanford

Earlier this week, I posted a photo of myself standing outside my first office at the old political science building to mark my 30th year teaching at Stanford University.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 9d

Preorder now!

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 9d

Look what came in the mail! It's a real book! After years of work, Autocrats vs. Democrats now exists. Out next month, but you can preorder now:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaul?variant=43731712606242

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9d

⚡️Pro-EU party leads in Moldova election as votes are counted.

The EU has warned that Moldova is enduring "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of the election.

Pro-EU party leads in Moldova election as votes are counted

The EU has warned that Moldova is enduring "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of the election.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 9d

Look what came in the mail! It's a real book! After years of work, Autocrats vs. Democrats now exists. Out next month, but you can preorder now:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaul?variant=43731712606242

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 11d

How I Teach at Stanford
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How I Teach at Stanford

Earlier this week, I posted a photo of myself standing outside my first office at the old political science building to mark my 30th year teaching at Stanford University.

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 11d

How I Teach at Stanford
open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...

How I Teach at Stanford

Earlier this week, I posted a photo of myself standing outside my first office at the old political science building to mark my 30th year teaching at Stanford University.

open.substack.com

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