David J. Kramer

David J. Kramer is managing director for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute and served as assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labor in the George W. Bush administration.

Articles by David J. Kramer

March 9, 2022 5:30 am

What the Ukrainians Are Fighting For

It’s not just their country, and it’s not just their fight.

David J. Kramer

January 27, 2022 5:30 am

Biden Is Learning How to Deal with Putin

The era of seeking a “predictable and stable” relationship seems to be over. Will an era of seriousness follow?

David J. Kramer

November 12, 2021 5:30 am

Time for the U.S. and E.U. to Get Tough with Georgia

The government’s apparent glee at abusing the country’s former president merits a more serious response from the West.

David J. Kramer

May 24, 2021 5:30 am

Is Biden Going Soft on Putin?

The administration is signaling it wants to reach an understanding with Moscow. Its predecessors made the same mistake.

David J. Kramer

November 17, 2020 5:30 am

Pompeo Plays Favorites in the Georgia Runoffs

The secretary of state’s trip to the rickety Caucasus democracy could exacerbate an already tense political standoff.

David J. Kramer

July 21, 2020 5:17 am

Mike Pompeo Has Given Up Being Secretary of State

Although his job is to advocate for American interests abroad, the secretary of state is much more concerned about prosecuting…

David J. Kramer

June 20, 2020 5:31 am

Corruption and Coverup in Mike Pompeo’s State Department

Under Sec. Pompeo, Foggy Bottom has reached new depths of opacity and abuse of office.

David J. Kramer

David J. Kramer

Articles by David J. Kramer

What the Ukrainians Are Fighting For

Biden Is Learning How to Deal with Putin

Time for the U.S. and E.U. to Get Tough with Georgia

Is Biden Going Soft on Putin?

Pompeo Plays Favorites in the Georgia Runoffs

Mike Pompeo Has Given Up Being Secretary of State

Corruption and Coverup in Mike Pompeo’s State Department

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