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.

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

Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria 

Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria  Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria 

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

Dec 20, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The Financialization of Modern Media

The Financialization of Modern Media The Financialization of Modern Media

On this episode of American Prestige, Andrew deWaard on his book Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture.

Dec 17, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

People react to the fall of Syrian regime in Umayyad Square on December 8, 2024, in Damascus, Syria.

Hottest Year on Record, Syria’s Transition, Yoon Impeachment Vote Hottest Year on Record, Syria’s Transition, Yoon Impeachment Vote

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

Dec 13, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

US Sanctions as Economic Warfare

US Sanctions as Economic Warfare US Sanctions as Economic Warfare

On this episode of American Prestige, Jeff Stein on how the functions of US sanctions have changed over time.

Dec 10, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Ben Fong on Drugs in America

Ben Fong on Drugs in America Ben Fong on Drugs in America

On this episode of American Prestige, Ben Fong, author of Quick Fixes, on our nation's history with substances.

Dec 3, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A wide-angle view of Kamala Harris sitting on a stage with a microphone, with a camera and screen in the foreground.

Mass Politics, the Economy, and the US Election Mass Politics, the Economy, and the US Election

On this episode of American Prestige, Anton Jäger on the state of liberalism and the left.

Nov 26, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shows his inked finger as he leaves a polling station after casting his ballot to vote in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election in Colombo on November 14, 2024.

US Weapons Against Russia, ICC Warrants for Israeli Leadership, and a Leftist Win in Sri Lanka US Weapons Against Russia, ICC Warrants for Israeli Leadership, and a Leftist Win in Sri Lanka

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

Nov 22, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

The First Barbary War and America on the Global Stage

The First Barbary War and America on the Global Stage The First Barbary War and America on the Global Stage

On this episode of American Prestige, Abby Mullen on American geopolitics in their infancy.

Nov 19, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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