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.

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington, DC, faces protests from hundreds of people expressing disapproval of her administration's Gaza policy, on October 29, 2024.

Foreign Policy and the 2024 US Presidential Election Foreign Policy and the 2024 US Presidential Election

On this episode of American Prestige, Eli Clifton on the Gaza and whether the Democrats are capable of learning lessons from a loss.

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

Palestinians wait in line at a United Nations Relief and Works Agency clinic in Deir al-Balah to receive medication and medical treatment as Israel's attacks on Gaza continue, creating harsh living conditions for the residents, on October 29, 2024.

The Knesset Banning UNRWA, a Massacre in Sudan, and the Election in Georgia The Knesset Banning UNRWA, a Massacre in Sudan, and the Election in Georgia

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

Nov 1, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Displaced Sudanese children who have returned from Ethiopia gather amid tents fortified against heavy rain by sandbags, in a camp run by the United Nations Refugee Agency in Sudan's border town of Gallabat, on September 4, 2024.

The Ongoing Catastrophe of Sudan’s Civil War The Ongoing Catastrophe of Sudan’s Civil War

On this episode of American Prestige, Khalid Medani on the state of play in Sudan’s civil war.

Oct 29, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Officials attend a plenary session at the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 24, 2024.

World News Roundup: BRICS Summit, IDF Assault on Lebanon, and an India-China Border Agreement World News Roundup: BRICS Summit, IDF Assault on Lebanon, and an India-China Border Agreement

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

Oct 25, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Palestinian man rescued by other civilians

The State Department, Weapons Deals, and Israeli Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid The State Department, Weapons Deals, and Israeli Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid

On this episode of American Prestige, Brett Murphy on the US government’s continuing to arm Israel despite knowledge of Israel blocking aid to Gaza.

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

A young Palestinian boy holds up a portrait of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a rally in Ramallah, in the Occupie-West Bank, on October 18, 2024.

This Week In World News: The Death of Yahya Sinwar, War in Sudan, and Defense Contractors Cashing In This Week In World News: The Death of Yahya Sinwar, War in Sudan, and Defense Contractors Cashing In

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

Oct 18, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison

Supporter of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party holding flags expressing their opinions during a protest to show solidarity with Israel.

India's Homeland Security and Israel India's Homeland Security and Israel

On this episode of American Prestige, Rhys Machold on India’s attempt at homeland security via Israel.

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

Gaza, Mexico, and Haiti: This Week in World News

Gaza, Mexico, and Haiti: This Week in World News Gaza, Mexico, and Haiti: This Week in World News

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

Oct 11, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Marx’s “Capital” Retranslated

Marx’s “Capital” Retranslated Marx’s “Capital” Retranslated

On this episode of American Prestige, Paul North and Paul Reitter on their new translation of Capital.

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

Palestinian Civil Defense firefighters douse the flames during a fire in a fruit market in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, on August 31, 2024.

Letting It All Burn Letting It All Burn

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny interviews Derek on whether he sees any way out of the status quo in Western/North Atlantic politics.

Oct 4, 2024 / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

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