Garry Kasparov

New York

VP of @WLCongress. Chair of @Renew_Democracy, board of @HRF. Activist, author, speaker, 13th World Chess Champion. Substack: https://t.co/vgzeoFSZPx

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Children of the Trump-Musk Divorce

3 weeks ago | thenextmove.org | Garry Kasparov

Before we take the leap into the reply section, a reminder: Our next Substack Live will take place this coming Tuesday, June 10 at 5pm ET/2pm PT. I hope you’ll join us! Our weekly Live broadcasts are a unique opportunity to engage in real time, and having a back-and-forth with you is my favorite part of this work!The livestream is open to all, but if you’d like to participate in the conversation, I hope you’ll consider upgrading to a paid subscription to get access to the Live Chat.
Garry Kasparov: Democrats are Doing Trump’s Work for Him

3 weeks ago | thenextmove.org | Garry Kasparov

Our next Substack Live will take place next Tuesday, June 10 at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Mark your calendars accordingly! Substack Live broadcasts from The Next Move are open to all! But remember, only paid subscribers get access to the Live Chat. Your contribution supports the Renew Democracy Initiative and keeps The Next Move running. Consider upgrading today!If you don’t flex a muscle, it will atrophy. The same is true of democratic institutions.
Democrats Are Doing Trump’s Work for Him

3 weeks ago | rsn.org | Garry Kasparov

Even out of power, the Democrats still have levers of influence they can pull. But those levers will rust if consigned to disuse. If you don’t flex a muscle, it will atrophy. The same is true of democratic institutions. Donald Trump’s opponents may not control the halls of power in Washington, but there are still levers they can pull to wield influence. However, those levers will rust if consigned to disuse.
Haunted By a Soviet Zombie

4 weeks ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

Before we dive into the past week’s comments, an exciting update: Our Substack Live this coming Monday (06/02) at 5pm ET/2pm PT will feature Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal. One of America’s most decorated veterans, he led Joint Special Operations Command and oversaw US forces in Afghanistan. Stan’s a friend and a member of RDI’s advisory board.
Live with Garry Kasparov

1 month ago | eternallyradicalidea.com | Greg Lukianoff |Garry Kasparov |Uriel Epshtein

and one of my absolute heroeslive today to talk about free speech, the state of American higher ed, censorship (both from the state & self-imposed), and more!If you weren't able to tune in live, check it out now!, and many others for tuning in. Join me again soon for my next live video in the app!
General Ben Hodges: What the West Still Doesn't Get About Russia

1 month ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

With decades of military experience, including as SACEUR—the commander of all US forces in Europe–General Hodges doesn’t mince words. From why Russia hasn’t used nuclear weapons to how the US is deterring itself, Hodges offers a bracing indictment of Western hesitation and a powerful case for why Ukrainian victory is essential—not just for Europe, but for America’s own security and credibility.
The Perfect Pro-Democracy Candidate Doesn’t Exi-

1 month ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

Americans are accustomed to setting an example for the rest of the world to follow. The Declaration of Independence and Constitution have provided the blueprint for countless flattering imitations. But… well, you don’t need me to tell you what’s going on in the White House—Americans would benefit from learning from others about how to fight for their democracy, and, most importantly, how to win. Romania might not be the first place someone from the US would look to for a lesson in democracy.
I Survived the Bucha Massacre

1 month ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

Memorial Day honors those who died while defending our freedom. For most of us in the US today though, the idea of fighting for freedom seems quaint at best, anachronistic at worst. Fewer than 1% of Americans have any experience with the military so it’s not surprising that the physical costs of defending a free society seem distant.
How to Stop the Putinization of America

1 month ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

Last month, Renew Democracy Initiative held its Heroes of Democracy gala in New York City on the same day that we launched The Next Move. As RDI’s founder and chairman, I gave the closing remarks, in which I explained the organization's purpose and how The Next Move fits into that mission. The last thing you ever want to hear a Russian dissident say about your country's democracy is, “I told you so.”Well, I told you so. I get no satisfaction out of saying this.
Facing My Would-Be Assassins

1 month ago | thenextmove.substack.com | Garry Kasparov

By Masih Alinejad (RDI Frontline Fellow, Co-founder of the World Liberty Congress)The first time I saw him nearly three years ago, he was standing outside my house. I didn’t realize at the time that the Islamic Republic of Iran had paid him to kill me. I was in my garden—my happy place—picking cucumbers and basil, when I spotted a gigantic man. He seemed somewhat normal at first and I was used to people coming up to my garden to admire my sunflowers. But then something felt wrong.