Archive - Public Sphere

The Mykhailo Fedorov Ouster: What Happens When You Change Horses in Midstream

Summing up a week of political turmoil in Ukraine

Jul 18 • Luke Johnson

Ukraine Descends Into Political Turmoil After Defense Minister's Dismissal

A report from a protest in Kyiv

Jul 16 • Luke Johnson

FIFA and NATO Are Appeasing Trump. That's Not Their Mission.

International organizations are focused on flattery, while the rest of the world sees through it.

Jul 6 • Luke Johnson

June 2026

Putin Has a Problem in Crimea

The crown jewel of Russia's war against Ukraine has become its weakness

Jun 30 • Luke Johnson

The Trump-Meloni Feud is More Than About Who 'Begged' For a Photo

A discussion with Brussels-based journalist Dave Keating about the Italian Prime Minister's surprising break with Trump

Jun 25 • Luke Johnson and Dave Keating

30:55

Iran is Humiliating Trump and Vance in Negotiations

The U.S. administration seems in a hurry to make a deal, while Iran is dragging out talks.

Jun 24 • Luke Johnson

How Trump is Using the 2020 Election Playbook to Sell the Iran Agreement

A conversation with journalist Frida Ghitis about how the U.S. president is again claiming a great victory when he lost

Jun 19 • Luke Johnson and Frida Ghitis

36:01

Does Trump Actually Have a Deal with Iran?

A video update to yesterday's post

Jun 15 • Luke Johnson

11:22

Trump Wanted Iran's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.' He's About to Settle for Much Less.

The emerging MOU offers little more than a cessation of hostilities for a war that has achieved none of its goals

Jun 14 • Luke Johnson

The Dispensable Nation

Trump is quickly losing control over events in the Middle East.

Jun 8 • Luke Johnson

Can We Have Democracy With Screens?

Watch now | A conversation with "Screen People" author Megan Garber, who writes how smartphones have turned us into passive consumers of politics

Jun 4 • Luke Johnson

26:32

May 2026

Trump's 'Peace is at Hand' Moment

Why a 'largely negotiated' deal is on the ropes

May 28 • Luke Johnson

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