About This Newsletter
Welcome — and thanks for reading.
This newsletter is a space for sharp, clear-eyed analysis of the world’s most consequential events. I write about politics, foreign affairs, history, and the ripple effects of power — not to score points, but to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
My work is guided by a simple belief:
America’s choices matter. They shape lives not just within our borders, but far beyond them.
To balance out the serious stuff, I’ve also launched a satirical section — Democracy Dies in Memes — where I roast the absurdities of modern geopolitics, culture wars, and digital life. (pls don’t cancel me for this).
Who I Am
My name is Marco Rodriguez. I hold a Master’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Security Studies from American University, and I’ve worked on anti-corruption and democracy programs across Latin America with the International Republican Institute.
That experience gave me a front-row seat to the real-world impact of U.S. foreign policy — both its ideals and its contradictions.
Now, I write to connect the dots: between what leaders say and what governments do; between history and the headlines; between power and accountability.
What You’ll Get
Expect thoughtful, original pieces on:
U.S. foreign policy and interventionism
Elections and power struggles abroad
Authoritarianism, democracy, and where we’re headed
Political history that still shapes the present
The unintended consequences of American decisions
Every article is 100% free to read. My only ask?
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If you care about how the world works — and what we do in it — I think you’ll find something valuable here.
