Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview1Iran Cease-Fire: How it Started / How It's GoingA video update to yesterday's post on how Trump's war has weakened the U.S.' handLuke JohnsonApr 09, 2026∙ Paid1ShareDear subscribers,There have been a lot of news developments since I wrote my last post on the Iran cease-fire yesterday morning. Here, I offer a video update outlining two problems with the cease-fir…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Luke Johnson.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Public SphereA newsletter by Luke Johnson on democratic erosion in the U.S. and abroad with a special focus on Russia's war in Ukraine.A newsletter by Luke Johnson on democratic erosion in the U.S. and abroad with a special focus on Russia's war in Ukraine.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeLuke JohnsonRecent EpisodesThe Trump-Meloni Feud is More Than About Who 'Begged' For a PhotoJun 25 • Luke Johnson and Dave KeatingHow Trump is Using the 2020 Election Playbook to Sell the Iran AgreementJun 19 • Luke Johnson and Frida GhitisDoes Trump Actually Have a Deal with Iran?Jun 15 • Luke JohnsonCan We Have Democracy With Screens?Jun 4 • Luke JohnsonThe 'Criminal State' Was Coined to Describe the Nazis. Here's Why It's Relevant Now.Apr 22 • Luke JohnsonWar with Iran is the Last Thing Europe NeededMar 25 • Luke Johnson and Dave KeatingHow the Iran War Gives Zelenskyy CardsMar 18 • Luke Johnson and Frida Ghitis