Dalia Dassa Kaye

@dassakaye

Wilson Center fellow ('20-'21); former Director, RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy; all things US foreign policy & Middle East

Joined July 2014
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  1. 4 minutes ago

    Must read piece. We can’t just bring US back in the world without serious reflection on the state of democracy at home.

    Last month and I argued in that Biden should quietly shelve his idea of hosting a global summit for democracy. Today we write he should convene a domestic summit for democracy instead
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  2. 30 minutes ago

    Important thread and reminder that even tougher days may be ahead, especially if we don’t take the domestic extremist threat seriously and make those responsible accountable, starting with Trump.

    This will not end on January 20th. We should prepare for the likelihood that outside the White House Trump will morph into the leader of a revanchist movement seeking to topple the government. The radical forces will coalesce around the banner of restoration.
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    2 hours ago

    Even in the Civil War, the Confederate flag never got close the Capitol. More than 150 years later, the sight of a man casually carrying one outside the Senate floor was a piercing reminder of the persistence of white supremacism.

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    16 hours ago

    In several of our conversations over the past few years, Trump has said he considers social media -- Twitter & FB in particular -- to be his most powerful weapon. This will anger him more than perhaps anything that has happened during his presidency.

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    17 hours ago

    “Despite our efforts to serve the public conversation, as Trump’s megaphone, we helped fuel the deadly events of January 6th,” the employees wrote.

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  6. 22 hours ago

    Very true, though most experts assess risk to be less about a deliberate U.S. attack on Iran than an escalation spiral toward conflict or more Israeli kinetic activity that might prompt an Iranian response that brings in US. This is still possible.

    It's interesting, in retrospect, that some people were concerned that the president would end his term by ordering an attack on Iran but so far he has only incited an attack on the United States.
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  7. Jan 8

    Shameful decision. As usual the Iranian people pay the price for destructive policies of leaders.

    56,000 Iranians have died from Covid-19.
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  8. Jan 7

    Is this enough to prevent his “wonderful supporters” from resuming violent efforts to prevent the peaceful transfer of power on Jan 20? Let’s hope so but track record to date is not encouraging.

    President Trump acknowledged that a “new administration” would be sworn in on Jan. 20, in a video posted on Twitter on Thursday, a day after he helped steer his supporters toward the Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 election results.
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  9. Jan 7

    More evidence that we’re talking about domestic terrorism here, and the threat isn’t over.

    MORE: One person arrested near Capitol yesterday had *11* molotov cocktails "ready to go", per Justice Dept
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    Jan 7

    Bullhorns and animal skins were an amateur sideshow. Group two was the real deal.

    After reviewing a lot of footage there seem to be 2 types of ppl at the . Group 1: Selfies. Unsure what to do once inside Group 2: Purposeful. men who know each other & head for senate floor w/tactical gear & backpacks.
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  11. Jan 7

    Important point that taking Trump off major social media platforms can make a difference, making it harder for him to remain relevant after Jan. 20.

    Prof. quoted on move by social media companies to restrict/suspend Trump’s accounts
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  12. Jan 7

    100%. Which is why cabinet level resignations are not meaningful now. Anything short of supporting 25th (even if fails) is enabling the continuing threat he poses to America.

    An observation about Trump & the damage he can still do in his last days: people STILL underestimate his willingness to do insane, destructive things. We say, "Oh, no, but he would never do *that*, the people around him would stop it!" WRONG. He will do anything & everything.
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    Jan 7

    Parler post from MAGA wingnut threatens armed attack in DC on January 19

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  14. Jan 7

    Not sure it's wise to confuse things with Putin/Russia right now, even if all true. Trump did this on his own with enablers--all American. Republicans can join democrats and still hold him accountable.

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    "A complete tool of Putin, this president is. Putin's goal was to diminish the view of democracy in the world. That's what he has been about ... the president gave him the biggest, of all of his many gifts to Putin, the biggest yesterday" -- Pelosi
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  15. Jan 7

    Unfortunate. Resigning instead of actually trying to do something for the sake of the country.

    The fact that cabinet members who disagree with the President’s actions yesterday are choosing to resign strongly suggests that the 25th Amendment is not happening.
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    Jan 7

    Breaking: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for Trump to be immediately removed from office. He says the 25th amendment should be invoked. "If the Vice President and the Cabinet refuse to stand up, Congress should reconvene to impeach the president."

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  17. Jan 7

    I can't believe I'm reading this. Our European allies are taking Trump's threats seriously. Our elected officials need to do so as well, across the aisle.

    "Today I am briefing my government that we believe with a reasonable level of certainty that Donald Trump attempted a coup that failed when the system did not buckle," a NATO official said, adding, "I can't believe this happened."
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    Jan 7

    "Today I am briefing my government that we believe with a reasonable level of certainty that Donald Trump attempted a coup that failed when the system did not buckle," a NATO official said, adding, "I can't believe this happened."

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  19. Jan 7

    This is urgent. For stability over next 13 days and to prevent Trump from access to privileged information after he leaves office. This imperative deserves bipartisan support.

    Republican congressman from Illinois calls for Trump to be removed for being unfit for office under the 25th amendment
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  20. Jan 7

    Not sure these resignations should be getting attention. Too little, too late.

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