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 supporter of former Ecuadorean Vice President Jorge Glas stands outside the detention center where he was taken after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest him, in Quito, Ecuador, April 6, 2024.

The Mexican Embassy in Ecuador Is Raided—the US and Israel Await Iran’s Response The Mexican Embassy in Ecuador Is Raided—the US and Israel Await Iran’s Response

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

Apr 12, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a press conference following the EU-Russia summit on November 11, 2002, in Brussels, Belgium.

The Cold War’s Afterlife, Part 2 The Cold War’s Afterlife, Part 2

On this episode of American Prestige, more of our conversation with Penny Von Eschen.

Apr 9, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Vigil for a Polish aid worker killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrike, held on April 4, 2024.

The IDF Kills More Aid Workers and Hit IRGC Officers in Damascus— Moscow Suffers Terror Attack The IDF Kills More Aid Workers and Hit IRGC Officers in Damascus— Moscow Suffers Terror Attack

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

Apr 5, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The Cold War's Afterlife

The Cold War's Afterlife The Cold War's Afterlife

On this episode of American Prestige, part 1 of a discussion on post–Cold War malaise of the 1990s.

Apr 2, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Todung Mulya Lubis, left, a prominent Indonesian lawyer representing losing presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo, registers a legal challenge alleging widespread irregularities and fraud in the February 14 presidential election, at the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Prabowo and the 2024 Indonesia General Election Prabowo and the 2024 Indonesia General Election

On this episode of American Prestige, Michael G. Vann on Indonesia's new president-elect.

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

On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes

On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes

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

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

A man walks past burning tires during a demonstration against CARICOM following the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henri on March 12, 2024.

Ariel Henry and Foreign Intervention in Haiti Ariel Henry and Foreign Intervention in Haiti

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion with Jemima Pierre about foreign intervention in Haiti.

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

President Biden delivers the State of the Union address

Biden Draws “Red Lines” for Gaza, Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities, the US Leads Global Arms Sales Biden Draws “Red Lines” for Gaza, Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities, the US Leads Global Arms Sales

This week on American Prestige, news from around the globe.

Mar 15, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff “Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion about the new Apple TV miniseries.

Mar 12, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

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

Mar 8, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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