Max Fisher

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @mattyglesias: @Max_Fisher His nickname is “mad dog” though. — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

This strikes me as a potentially major policy shift that Mattis is suggesting here on nuclear weapons? And, contra his image, pretty dovish? — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Wow – Mattis suggested declaring US nukes are for deterrence only (no first use?) and removing land-bases missiles https://t.co/DdbkvNU6jI — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@comradewong yes, read your good piece on this (also good sinica podcast this week!). with flynn i can imagine specific, big policy changes — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@DrJJoyner “this requires creative diplomacy and a whole-of-government approach" — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@DrJJoyner James my friend you are not cynical enough! — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@andersostlund My idea? — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

I get why the cable news set loves Mattis, but I’m a little worried about just glossing over the norm of civilian control of the military — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @DrJJoyner: @Max_Fisher He may be like critics of our Syria policy who want more "leadership" and "toughness" but don't offer specifics. — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Yes – hints at an unstated premise that US rhetoric alone can change Iran’s behavior. Not sure I see it. https://t.co/Gem8Om4OnM — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Exactly. We know Mattis opposes status quo. We know he opposes specific policy alternatives. So what does he favor? https://t.co/LJaJUbpwMp — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @DrJJoyner: @Max_Fisher He's not a "bomb Iran" guy but it's not clear what further options he advocates — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Possible Mattis Iran hawkishness will translate into specific policy changes. Also possible path dependency etc will perpetuate status quo. — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

As is often the case, criticism of status quo ("policy of disengagement”) does not always clearly translate into specific policy changes. — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

I am reading a lot about how Mattis is “hawkish” on Iran but little on what that means for actual policy positions. What am I missing? — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @bradplumer: What a difference eight years makes. https://t.co/XbdwC0G4DC vs https://t.co/buADTZNOlD https://t.co/5tgrEyVNtO — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @TylerCullis: To be clear, this would be an obvious JCPOA violation: https://t.co/PxrIB3Fwn8 cc: @WSJSolomon @APDiploWriter @bklapperAP… — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @dandeluce: Senate renewal of sanctions against Iran marks end of U.S. thaw with Tehran as Trump hawks plan tougher line https://t.co/R… — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @blakehounshell: well, now we know what the next target is https://t.co/kDHq7l6Id0 — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@charlie_simpson madman theory! — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @charlie_simpson: IR theories currently getting treated as live experiments: -civilian control of the military -extended deterrence -si… — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @kairyssdal: In all seriousness, PEOTUS is gonna have to make a case to Congress as to why it's a good idea to put a newly retired 4 sta… — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@smsaideman @charlie_simpson I once tried to hire away one of her employees for exactly this reason — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

We all love the fun Mattis memes. Still, civilian control of the military is an important norm. Is now the best moment to weaken that norm? — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Worth recalling these careful @charlie_simpson points of skepticism on Mattis as SecDef https://t.co/anFTFxED7m https://t.co/MgeMuGxmuO — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

RT @mehdirhasan: Why is Iran helping the Assad government kill Syrians? I asked Iran's vice-president on @AJUpFront - preview clip: https:/… — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

Was hoping @AdrianChen would weigh in on the PropOrNot thing and I'm glad he did https://t.co/1U4gDczwaY https://t.co/6ZVBzwZ0jM — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

honestly not sure it will make much difference either way https://t.co/SwyAX3fPGQ — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@Martin_Indyk Suspect we’d both agree that the composition of a single set of public panels not the best measure of an org’s gender equality — PolitiTweet.org

Max Fisher @Max_Fisher

@Martin_Indyk Long as I have you, sharing this on e.g. loosening rules on Jr fellows, who more likely to be female https://t.co/9ewJkIFCdQ — PolitiTweet.org