Derek Davison

Derek Davison is a writer and analyst specializing in international affairs and US foreign policy. He is the publisher of the Foreign Exchanges newsletter, cohost of the American Prestige podcast, and former editor of LobeLog.

A demonstrator carries a sign ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) near the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.

American Jews, Israel, and Palestine American Jews, Israel, and Palestine

On this episode of American Prestige, Peter Beinart on his new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.

Feb 11, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Rubio Goes to Latin America, the  Ceasefire Ends, Trump Proposes a Gaza Takeover

Rubio Goes to Latin America, the Ceasefire Ends, Trump Proposes a Gaza Takeover Rubio Goes to Latin America, the Ceasefire Ends, Trump Proposes a Gaza Takeover

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Feb 7, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A crowd rejoices near a group of M23 soldiers as the M23 rebel group retained control of Goma, on January 31, 2025, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

M23, the DRC, and Rwanda M23, the DRC, and Rwanda

On this episode of American Prestige, Marie-Rose Tshite on the uprising in Goma, and its ties to Rwanda.

Feb 4, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Trump's First Week, Colombia Rebel Fighting, and M23 Advancing in DRC

Trump's First Week, Colombia Rebel Fighting, and M23 Advancing in DRC Trump's First Week, Colombia Rebel Fighting, and M23 Advancing in DRC

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Jan 24, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Displaced Palestinians making their way back on foot from the southern regions to their homes in the north via Al Rashid Road after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza Strip on January 28, 2025.

The Sudan Army Advances, the IDF Remains in Lebanon, the US Freezes Foreign Aid The Sudan Army Advances, the IDF Remains in Lebanon, the US Freezes Foreign Aid

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Jan 24, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Decolonization as Advocacy

Decolonization as Advocacy Decolonization as Advocacy

On these two episodes of American Prestige, Lydia Walker on her book States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization.

Jan 21, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

People celebrate along a street at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on January 15, 2025, as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.

Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, Farewell to Biden Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, Farewell to Biden

On this episode of the American Prestige news roundup, headlines from around the globe.

Jan 17, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Israeli Domestic Politics

Israeli Domestic Politics Israeli Domestic Politics

On this episode of American Prestige, Udi Greenberg on the state of politics within Israel.

Jan 14, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

People celebrate Joseph Aoun's election as president in Tripoli, Lebanon, on January 9, 2025.

Lebanon Elects a President, Afghanistan and Pakistan Skirmish at the Border, and Trump Embraces Imperialism Lebanon Elects a President, Afghanistan and Pakistan Skirmish at the Border, and Trump Embraces Imperialism

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Jan 9, 2025 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Y2K: The Future That Never Was

Y2K: The Future That Never Was Y2K: The Future That Never Was

On this episode of American Prestige, Colette Shade on the advent of the Internet and how it shaped a generation.

Jan 7, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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