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.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a peace agreement signing ceremony between Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (R) and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2025.

DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Air Strikes in Somalia DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Air Strikes in Somalia

On this episode of "American Prestige", all the news you need.

Jul 4, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union inspect the damage at Kafr Malik village in the occupied West Bank on June 30, 2025, following an attack by Israeli settlers on June 25 that killed at least three Palestinians.

The Continued Assault on Gaza and the West Bank The Continued Assault on Gaza and the West Bank

On this episode of "American Prestige", we speak to Dalia Hatuqa about Israel's never-ending violence against Palestinians.

Jul 1, 2025 / Podcast / Derek Davison

Iranian protesters chant slogans to protest US attacks on June 22, 2025, in Tehran, Iran.

Iran and Israel Hold Their Fire, Nato Ups Defense Budgets, the US Supreme Court OKs Government Trafficking of Migrants Iran and Israel Hold Their Fire, Nato Ups Defense Budgets, the US Supreme Court OKs Government Trafficking of Migrants

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

Jun 27, 2025 / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Vice President JD Vance (R) waves goodbye during the American Compass New World Gala at the National Building Museum on June 03, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Tracking the Murky World of Think Tanks Tracking the Murky World of Think Tanks

On this episode of "American Prestige", Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout discuss their work monitoring the seamy underbelly of the think tank world.

Jun 24, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

An Iranian cameraman working with international media captures videos of the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) located in Iran's state television compound, which is destroyed in Israeli strikes during the war with Iran in northern Tehran, Iran, on June 19, 2025.

Israel-Iran War, Russia Strikes Kyiv, Trump Expands Travel Ban Israel-Iran War, Russia Strikes Kyiv, Trump Expands Travel Ban

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

Jun 20, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187

Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095

On this episode of "American Prestige," we launch a miniseries about the Crusades.

Jun 17, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A loader works at the scene of destroyed residential buildings due to Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran, on June 13, 2025.

Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration

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

Jun 13, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran

Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran

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

Jun 6, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The History of the US War on Prostitution

The History of the US War on Prostitution The History of the US War on Prostitution

On this episode of "American Prestige", Eva Payne on the imperial roots of the American fight against sex work.

Jun 3, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A view of the destruction after Russian forces carry out a combined attack with missiles and drones in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine on May 25, 2025. At least four people have been killed and five others are injured.

Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia’s New Peace Talk Offer, Trump’s Freeze of Student Visas Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia’s New Peace Talk Offer, Trump’s Freeze of Student Visas

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

May 30, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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