The Renew Democracy Initiative

04/16/2026

“To me, Eliot Engel stood for an Americanism that barely exists in our country anymore. I look forward to a revival.”

RDI’s Jay Nordlinger writes in The Next Move on the late congressman Eliot Engel:

On the late congressman Eliot Engel.

04/14/2026

“For now, it might be useful for Americans to assess who Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar is, and why he won.”

In his newest column, RDI’s Garry Kasparov analyzes Péter Magyar’s victory over Viktor Orbán and what it means for centrism in America:

The center can hold.

04/12/2026

As Hungarians head to the polls, read RDI's Garry Kasparov on why the election in Hungary should matter to Americans.

Hungary's test is on Sunday. America's will come in November.

04/10/2026

Hungary is America in miniature, writes RDI Chairman Garry Kasparov:

"Hungary’s test is on Sunday. America’s will follow in short order. Pay attention."

Hungary's test is on Sunday. America's will come in November.

04/09/2026

What happens after the ceasefire? In a recent episode of Older/Wiser, Linda Chavez and Robert Pape discuss the problems Trump faces in Iran. Listen to the full podcast now: https://www.thenextmove.org/p/no-endgame-in-iran

04/09/2026

“President Reagan always took care to distinguish dictatorships from the people ruled by those dictatorships. President Trump seldom takes any such trouble.”

A ceasefire is in place, but Trump’s escalating rhetoric towards Iran remains troubling. Read RDI’s Jay Nordlinger on the dangers of blurring the line between and a regime and its people:

Reagan took care to make the distinction. Trump is another story.

04/08/2026

In the latest episode of Older/Wiser, Linda Chavez and Bill Kristol discuss the past, present and future of the conservative movement.

Listen to the full episode now:
https://www.thenextmove.org/p/is-bill-kristol-still-a-neocon

04/07/2026

In a recent episode of Older/Wiser, Linda Chavez and Robert Pape discussed America’s strategic dilemma in Iran. As Trump’s deadline nears, listen to the full podcast on The Next Move:
https://www.thenextmove.org/p/no-endgame-in-iran

04/07/2026

In November, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman wrote in The Next Move on putting civic duty over personal loyalty to the president.

As Trump escalates threats towards Iran, revisit his piece on the military’s obligations to the law and the Constitution:

Civic duty over personal loyalty.

04/07/2026

“In 236 years, no sitting president has ever attended oral arguments before the Court, a co‑equal branch of government. That did not stop Trump from seating himself squarely behind Solicitor General John Sauer.”

RDI’s Linda Chavez explains the Trump’s case against birthright citizenship:

Unpacking the administration's claims.

04/06/2026

In the newest episode of Older/Wiser, Linda Chavez asks Bill Kristol: is he still a neocon?

Premium subscribers can listen to the full episode and hear his answer now:
https://www.thenextmove.org/p/is-bill-kristol-still-a-neocon

04/06/2026

“The truth is, I’m ambivalent about Netanyahu. About “Bibi”! My only comfort is that others of my acquaintance are in the same boat.”

RDI’s Jay Nordlinger on his increasingly complicated feelings towards Benjamin Netanyahu:

Some personal thoughts on the Israeli prime minister.