The Next Coup Attempt

And How to Stop It

Timothy #Snyder Apr 04, 2026

We are seven months away from the most consequential midterm election in the history of the United States. Meanwhile, we are fighting a war. These are the structural conditions for a coup attempt ...

https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-coup-attempt

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The Pleasure Principle

Wars for fun cannot be won

Timothy #Snyder Mar 28, 2026

The attack on Iran is wrong in countless ways: morally, legally, politically. But set all of that aside momentarily and stay within the logic of war planning. The war cannot be won because it was the result of a whim, not a plan.

https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-pleasure-principle

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No Kings, Freedom!

Gather on March 28th.

Timothy #Snyder Mar 21, 2026

Next Saturday, March 28th, I will join millions of Americans taking part in No Kings protests throughout the country. I hope you will join in. Everything is at stake.

https://snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-freedom

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The Crackup of the Trump Elite (video)

A few thoughts on the Joe Kent resignation

Timothy #Snyder Mar 18, 2026

Joe Kent never should have been director of the National #Counterterrorism Center. Given his complete lack of qualifications and his sympathies for those who wish harm to Americans, the scandal is his appointment, not his resignation.

https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-crackup-of-the-trump-elite-video

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A World Apart

Books, #freedom and Captivity

Timothy #Snyder Mar 14, 2026

Maksym #Butkevych the Ukrainian human rights activist, was held in Russian captivity for more than two years.

https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-world-apart

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