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.

Palestinian teams carry out excavation work with heavy machinery in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza, to recover the bodies of Israeli hostages killed during the attacks.

Gaza Ceasefire, CIA in Venezuela, Madagascar Coup Gaza Ceasefire, CIA in Venezuela, Madagascar Coup

The news from American Prestige.

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

Federal agents clash with anti-ICE protesters at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 12, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.

American Sociocide, With Charles Derber American Sociocide, With Charles Derber

On American Prestige: the sociologist on how American society is tearing itself apart.

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

Sad Emmanuel Macron

Venezuela-US Escalation, Myanmar Air Strike, France’s Political Crisis Venezuela-US Escalation, Myanmar Air Strike, France’s Political Crisis

The news from American Prestige.

Oct 10, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Anti-government protesters in Antsiranana, Madagascar gathered on October 2, 2025

Trump’s Gaza “Peace Plan,” UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, Gen Z Protests in Madagascar and Morocco Trump’s Gaza “Peace Plan,” UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, Gen Z Protests in Madagascar and Morocco

The news from your pals at American Prestige.

Oct 3, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance stand with Col. Susan Meyers commander of the US military's Pituffik Space Base, as they tour the base on March 28, 2025, in Pituffik, Greenland.

The US Military vs. the Environment, With Gretchen Heefner The US Military vs. the Environment, With Gretchen Heefner

An American Prestige bonus interview.

Sep 26, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Members of the Mexican armed forces, in Mexican Revolution-era uniforms, parade to mark the 114th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 20, 2024.

A New History of the Americas, Part 2, With Greg Grandin A New History of the Americas, Part 2, With Greg Grandin

The second of a two-part American Prestige series, exploring US–Latin American relations from the Civil War to today, and why revolutionary currents still shape the region.

Sep 23, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Greg Grandin on “Democracy Now!”

A New History of the Americas, With Greg Grandin A New History of the Americas, With Greg Grandin

The first of a two-part American Prestige series.

Sep 16, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

This frame grab taken from an AFPTV footage shows a man looking at smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar's capital Doha on September 9, 2025.

Israel Bombs Qatar, Nepal Protests, Russian Drones Enter Polish Airspace Israel Bombs Qatar, Nepal Protests, Russian Drones Enter Polish Airspace

The news, on American Prestige.

Sep 12, 2025 / Podcast / Derek Davison

Morgan Spector during an interview on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector

On American Prestige: The Gilded Age star has some things to say.

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

Christianity and 20th-Century European Politics

Christianity and 20th-Century European Politics Christianity and 20th-Century European Politics

On American Prestige: Udi Greenberg discusses his new book.

Sep 2, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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