Garry Kasparov

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.