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Senior editor @ForeignAffairs. Formerly: the @monthly, @thecaravanindia, @PhillyInquirer. Onetime ski instructor.

New York
Joined May 2015
Among the things that could prove worse: an invasion or civil war
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Replying to @HumanObserver7
I think a lot of the concerns around him are not related to his intentions (I wrote about this, as well)
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Replying to @HumanObserver7
I talk about that (see below). But I don't think it's guaranteed the abrupt collapse of the existing state would yield such an outcome
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Excellent analysis here by @dblock94 about the perils of revolution in Iran. Revolutions are by nature unpredictable and can produce leaders that may be worse than who they replace. No guarantee of a positive outcome for U.S. interests, or the Iranian people.
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.@EricCortellessa is known, rightfully, for his excellent political reporting. But he's also a great culture writer, as his profile of Bruce Springsteen makes apparent. Take ten minutes out of your day to read it. time.com/7319963/bruce-sprin…
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Replying to @ghoshworld
I talk about that comparison
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Replying to @LukewSavage
I talk about this. There are of course many differences, and the recipe is not replicable. But there are still things the Democrats (or really any political party) can learn.
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They know that only Indians can save democracy in New Delhi. Outside powers can't. 8/9
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The Indian right-wing also use any praise of Modi to argue that the prime minister is a remarkably talented leader. 4/9
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