Joe Cirincione

After 13 years and more than 53K followers, I am moving from the wreck of Twitter over to BlueSky. I feel better already. Nice to begin anew. I do nuclear policy and national security. Here’s a bit about me from one of the great groups I work with in DC. #NukeSky www.fp4america.org/joseph-cirin...

Middle East dictators created a massive slush fund for Jared Kushner. trib.al/fXvwuJt

October 27, 1962, was arguably the most dangerous day of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a day when human error, rushed preparations, aggressive tactics, and sky-high tensions could have set off World War III intentionally or by accident at least four separate times. Here’s what happened (a long thread):

Greenblatt has systematically destroyed the credibility of the ADL

Excellent choice. Highly qualified. I worked for over 9 years at Carnegie when Jessica Tuchman Mathews led it brilliantly. She was the first woman to head a major DC think tank. It’s great that Carnegie is again breaking gender barriers.

Even if you cannot join us this morning, look at the reading list and discussion questions that Claire has assembled. This is a very useful guide to anyone interested in current and past nuclear weapons policy.

What Is the United Nations Good For? @joecirin.bsky.social pens a clear and concise assessment of the often maligned international body that is so essential for our human progress...and even survival. Must-Read joecirincione.substack.com/p/what-is-th...

Before the football games begin on Sunday and after you’ve read all the political analysis you can absorb, join us for a discussion on the nuclear dangers we face now and after the November election. 11:30 am ET. substack.com/@claireberli...

Welcome news. Musk and Trump have been forced to back down. They are helping Putin in multiple ways to wage his vicious war on Ukraine but, for the moment, this is not one of those ways. aje.news/5xmgne

Barack Obama just endorsed Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate! She may not have the full backing of the Democratic establishment, but she’s building support from the biggest names in the party. LFG! 🔥

Holy cow! This is stunning even for Trump. He is working hand-in-glove with Russian oligarchs and trying to hide their involvement in this already reprehensible oil exploration project.

Me: "It cannot be stated often enough or vociferously enough: the Trump Administration is helping Russia to conquer Ukraine. The United States of America has taken the side of an aggressor against its innocent victim. We are helping our actual enemies" www.aei.org/foreign-and-...

Elon Musk has gotten billion in federal funding for designing a system that will never be built. If only we had had some warning. Oh, wait. newrepublic.com/article/1956...

Early voting has surged in key battleground states, with Democratic early voters significanrly outnumbering Republicans. apnews.com/article/elec...

Tonight in 1962, President John F. Kennedy somberly and resolutely addressed the nation and the world from the Oval Office for 17 minutes regarding the escalating crisis over the Soviet Union’s recently discovered and ongoing attempt to secretly deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Cuba.

What is it with autocrats and trees? Trump chops down hundreds of trees in Washington. Netanyahu destroys hundreds of trees in the West Bank.

It isn’t just Valerie Harper who goes everywhere with Trump. So does the “nuclear button.” He can figuratively press it anytime, for any reason. No one can stop him.

‼️On Today's @msignorile.bsky.social Show‼️ @owillis.bsky.social of @dailykos.com @joecirin.bsky.social of Strategy and History US Congressional Candidate Melat Kiros (D-CO 1) @melatkirosco.bsky.social 🔊Listen Here: Signorile.com 📞Join the Conversation: (866) 997-4748

“No one has ever seen an American president become an enemy of America,” says David Rothkopf. “Trump is aiding Russia who is funding Iran that is killing our troops.”

Important from @edwardluce. Pathetic to see irresponsible academic showboating by guys like Mearsheimer seeking to provide cover for Trump's despicable position.

Ukraine was winning the war, so Trump kneecapped Ukraine to help Russia. I wish it weren’t that simple, but it is. Our president is in bed with our enemies.

SpaceX got almost $6 BILLION in taxpayer-funded defense contracts last fiscal year. Meanwhile, SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has spent over $360 MILLION in our elections this cycle. This should be illegal — but it isn't. I'll be introducing a bill to close the loophole that allows it.

It’s up! Our discussion on the Pentagon’s plan to give Donald Trump more ways to start a nuclear war. Think of it this way: After listening to this, all the other things you worry about will seem minor in comparison. www.wbur.org/radio/progra...

Milwaukee tonight.

Giving them aid and Comfort. Article III, Section 3, Clause 1

This may be the most outrageous, disgusting, offensive thing Trump has ever said. If not, it is tied for the honor. Russia has been fine on Ukraine. It makes me want to puke.

Democratic leaders are signaling that condemnations of Israeli policies without consequences are no longer enough. The West Bank Violence Prevention Act must come to the floor next Congress. 1/2

Lord help me, I’m starting to get optimistic about Texas. substack.com/redirect/89a...

It’s up! Our discussion on the Pentagon’s plan to give Donald Trump more ways to start a nuclear war. Think of it this way: After listening to this, all the other things you worry about will seem minor in comparison. www.wbur.org/radio/progra...

I am honored to speak to the Milwaukee Rotary Club on Tuesday. As the United Nations marks its 81st anniversary, I’ll discuss the enduring need for an organization that remains the premier global arena for tackling the most serious problems facing the world. milwaukeerotary.com/event/awaiti...

Just wrapped my interview with Meghna Chakrabarti on the risks posed by the Pentagon’s plan to make it easier for Trump to use nuclear weapons. It plays throughout the country today and tonight. Should be up on their site later today. www.wbur.org/radio/progra...

I will be live on the show "On Point" @wbur.org on @npr.org at 10am ET this morning to discuss how the Pentagon in planning to give Donald Trump more ways to start a nuclear war. As if we didn't have enough to worry about.

They started the Iran war together. They crack down on press freedom together. They lie about everything together. Authoritarians of a feather flock together.

Trump started an illegal war, prices are through the roof, Americans are hurting, & yet he lays awake thinking about how to screw our DC neighbors & take over their public parks. Out of touch doesn’t even begin to describe it.

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For the first time in American history, the number one issue for voters is Corruption. National security is not exempt from this administration’s corrumption. Indeed, it may be where the corruption is most intense and most consequential. joecirincione.substack.com/p/the-comple...

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💯✊😠 "Nation Security" is about much more than "warriors" (both the "quiet real deal" and the posers...). Perhaps the most important thing you could read today... Thank you, @joecirin.bsky.social PS: NOT behind a paywall, so please share it widely

National security is not exempt from corruption. It may be the most corrupt issue area of all. joecirincione.substack.com/p/the-comple...

We have to stop Trump’s sweetheart deal with the Saudi monarchy. This is a Saudi nuclear bomb program, not an energy deal. Thank you @markey.senate.gov and @jeff-merkley.bsky.social.

1/ If you’re in D.C. for AUSA’s conference, we want to hear from you. We’ve been reporting on the $1 trillion dollar black hole of the U.S. military budget, and we’re looking for insiders to help us find out: Is all of that money really making our country safer?