Daniel Block
@dblock94
Senior editor @ForeignAffairs. Formerly: the @monthly, @thecaravanindia, @PhillyInquirer. Onetime ski instructor.
Get your issue asap, excellent pieces by @singhamritaa , @jatinder_tur , @jeegujja , @Sagar_reporter, @dblock94 and others
The July issue—The RSS does not exist: mapping the structure of an unaccountable organisation; The cracks in Modi’s Act East policy; Four deaths and no answers in Kashmir’s Kulgam; Modi’s Pakistan policy bears Golwalkar’s imprint; What the Indian media gets wrong about Modi and…
Democratic or not, there is very little reason for Israel or the U.S. to think that a reconstituted #Iran will become more conciliatory toward either country once the war ends. My latest for @latimesopinion #IranIsraelConflict latimes.com/opinion/story/…
Happy #Humpday with @ArleneBynonShow Calls for #Iran to surrender unconditionally, Wrapping up the #G7 & how involved is the #USA in this conflict? @sunlorrie @dblock94 @GrahamDavidA @Pam_Palmater & for our #PoliticalPunch we have @gmacofglebe & @JCappy123
Donald Trump might offer Ukraine kind words in his big speech tomorrow, but judge him by his deeds. @monthly Kyiv correspondent @tamarjacoby on what Trump must do to put himself on the right side of history. washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/13/tru…
The Indian media greatly overestimates Modi’s powers. But it is true that India and the United States have grown closer in recent years. That, however, is because India is the largest country in the world and is located next to Washington’s main competitor. The bonhomie, in other…
A United Front: What the Indian media gets wrong about Modi and Trump, and Modi and the world. @dblock94 writes: caravanmagazine.in/politics/trump…
According to many commentators, Narendra Modi is the reason for India's rise. In reality, he is its beneficiary. Me in @thecaravanindia: caravanmagazine.in/politics/trump…
A generational choke job by Cuomo. On par with the Knicks blowing game one to the Pacers.
This is a balanced, intelligent piece by @dblock94 on the wayward efforts of Reza Pahlavi to position himself as a political leader. politico.com/news/magazine/…
The son of Iran’s shah wants to come back and lead his old country. Some people think it’s a great idea. Others think it’s awful. And many think it’s impractical—but that his efforts are endangering Iran and the world: Me in @POLITICOmag: politico.com/news/magazine/…
“Putin likely still thinks that Ukraine will buckle first, but he has always underestimated Ukraine’s resilience and determination.” What will it take for Russia to change course in Ukraine? foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/why-pu…
Read Elizabeth Saunders on how Trump’s legacy will shape the future of U.S. foreign policy: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…
“Rubio’s statement does not mean the United States won’t assist in Israel’s defense. It will.” Read @DanielBShapiro’s Q&A with Senior Editor @dblock94: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…
In a Q&A with Senior Editor @dblock94, @DanielBShapiro considers why Israel decide to strike Iranian nuclear facilities now, despite Trump’s apparent wishes—and how the Iranian response might unfold: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…
On the evening of June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran. In a conversation with Senior Editor @dblock94, @DanielBShapiro considers what Israel’s attack could mean for the Middle East—and for the United States: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…
On June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran. In a conversation with Senior Editor @dblock94, @DanielBShapiro discusses what Iran’s retaliation might look like—and how Israel’s defense could play out: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…