What Noah Smith thinks about Russia
Economics writer; author of the Noahpinion newsletter.
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3 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Noah Smith has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their wordsunder Trump, the U.S. has switched our alliance from Europe to Russia
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Their wordsThe world would be much better if Russia were cut off from all internet access, forever.
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Their wordsEverything bad in American society, culture, and politics is partly a Russian op