"It’s somewhat remarkable to me that Zohran Mamdani is now the mayor of one of the world’s greatest cities," @shadihamid.bsky.social writes. "It’s a reminder that democracy works, that dark horses and so-called radicals can win elections." https://wapo.st/4qnI2aQ
If you're in DC this Tuesday, come by!
I'll be discussing whether American power is still worth believing in despite everything Trump has done to taint the idea. There is a case to be made, and I'll try my best to make it.
Mamdani is showing Democrats the way beyond wokeness. By neutralizing culturally divisive issues while staying principled on Gaza and affordability, he offers an unlikely model for winning elections. My new essay for @washingtonpost.com
wapo.st/49zhufl
Hypocrisy is, in its own perverse way, an acknowledgment of our ideals. To be a hypocrite you must first affirm that certain principles matter—even if you fail to live up to them. My new TIME essay, adapted from my book "The Case For American Power": time.com/7330080/defe...
DCers: Join us on January 27th 👇🏽
Western and Arab liberals often criticise @shadihamid.bsky.social for his views on Islamism. But he takes the political movement seriously. Listen to this clip from our @newlinesmag.bsky.social interview as we discuss the toppling of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt. Full ep: newlinesmag.com/podcast/shad...
"Republican leaders, including Trump, have shown no interest in criticizing this upsurge of anti-Muslim vitriol within their rank," @shadihamid.bsky.social writes.
"Instead, in saying and doing nothing, they have normalized it."
"Arabs feel betrayed by America because they have higher expectations." @shadihamid.bsky.social joins us on the Lede @newlinesmag.bsky.social to discuss his new book The Case for American Power, and why "democracy is scary". Listen in: newlinesmag.com/podcast/shad...
Shadi Hamid has an uneasy conscience, and he doesn’t yet know what to do with it.
@shadihamid.bsky.social While I was listening to an interesting episode [Members Only #285] on The Fifth Column #podcast, you mentioned your current #book, The Case for American Power. Using the #Libby app, I tagged it for future #reading. Tia!
#Audiobook
#Booksky #Kindle
#Nonfiction #Politics
I reviewed the new book by @shadihamid.bsky.social which makes the case for American power. My takeaway is that he's reverse engineering neoconservatism albeit from very different premises. Give it a read (both the book and the review):
davidpolansky.substack.com/p/review-sha...
Thank you Gus! Hope you enjoy the read :)
"Khanna’s critique points to a generational divide between Democrats who still believe in the fantasy of bipartisan governance and those who recognize that we’re living through an authoritarian moment," @shadihamid.bsky.social writes. https://wapo.st/47YXimv
ICYMI: @sjdemas.bsky.social welcomes @shadihamid.bsky.social for this weeks episode of First Draft to discuss his new book The Case for American Power, out now!
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-dems-...
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My interview in @washingtonpost.com with potential 2028 presidential candidate Ro Khanna is out. Khanna lays out his vision for a new left populism and offers up a blistering critique of Schumer and the Democratic leadership.
Free link: wapo.st/3LDZFU7
Hypocrisy is, in its own perverse way, an acknowledgment of our ideals. To be a hypocrite you must first affirm that certain principles matter—even if you fail to live up to them. My new TIME essay, adapted from my book "The Case For American Power": time.com/7330080/defe...
What I appreciated about Zohran's victory speech was that he was unapologetic about the need to hold power. Power wasn't some unfortunate fact of life. Rather, it was the only pathway to a more just politics. If you are moral, you should seek power not cast it away.
One week from release! THE CASE FOR AMERICAN POWER from Simon & Schuster.
Pre-orders make a huge difference so if you're even slightly intrigued by the premise, do consider getting a copy: amazon.com/Case-America...
In some ways, this book is a culmination of the work I've done over 15 years.
Author Shadi Hamid will discuss his new book, "The Case For American Power," at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs on Tuesday, January 27 at 2 p.m.
Registration information will be forthcoming soon.
@shadihamid.bsky.social @imes-gw.bsky.social
www.shadihamid.net/p/the-case-f...
"... pockets of American Christianity are openly rejecting Jesus’ ethics as politically naive. This should unsettle anyone who has criticized Islam for its political entanglements. American Christianity now faces its own version of the political theology crisis"
Great read by @shadihamid.bsky.social
Thanks to @shadihamid.bsky.social for this insightful analysis of American Christianity: wapo.st/4gJxVsG
"How can a faith tradition emphasizing sacrifice, humility and enemy-love navigate the messy — and increasingly violent — world of American politics?" @shadihamid.bsky.social writes. https://wapo.st/46LxMAy
This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.
🎧 Listen to the Podcast!
@washingtonpost.com's @shadihamid.bsky.social and @nytimes.com's Jeremy W. Peters on this fraught political moment, and how, in Hamid's words, we can step back from the brink.
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We're talking to @washingtonpost.com's @shadihamid.bsky.social and @nytimes.com's Jeremy W. Peters about this fraught political moment, and how, in Hamid's words, we can step back from the brink.
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wow strong retort. you just made something up and wasn't true and all you can do it send a stick figure gif
Why would I? I believe it to be true, which is why I said it.
100% stand by it. We'll have competitive elections in 2028. If we don't, you can get back to me and tell me I was wrong.
lol you can't even get the most basic facts straight. I haven't been on the WaPo Editorial Board for a year
34k views is pretty good, I'll take it!
