The Next Move is a publication founded by former World Chess Champion and Russian dissident Garry Kasparov and published by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). We provide expert analysis of the shifting frontlines in the battle against authoritarianism and strategic insights on what to do next.
As dangers to freedom have multiplied–from dictators abroad to political extremists at home—countless organizations and publications have come forward to help define and guard against the threat. Many have been clear about what they’re fighting against, but few have offered a compelling vision around what they’re fighting for.
The Next Move was founded to offer a clear vision of what we’re striving to achieve and explore strategies and tactics for getting there. We’re not just about analyzing the current moment; we want to think about what we can do to influence what comes next.
The Next Move will:
Offer a compelling vision for what free societies should look like.
Determine effective strategies for making strides towards that vision while countering those who would threaten our republic.
Publish powerful perspectives from some of the most courageous, dynamic, and experienced global figures—from dissidents to generals to former members of Congress—to clarify our current moment and better position us for the next one.
Establish a community and identity around foundational American values.
Identify failures in the status quo and offer realistic ways to address them instead of offering simple solutions to complex problems
Offer honest, succinct, and well-organized analyses of the ideologies, movements, and even conspiracy theories which serve as key players in the trends buffeting the US and the world as a whole.
Why subscribe?
Subscribe to gain access to our full roster of policy experts, including Garry Kasparov, as well as full access to the newsletter and publication archives.
Most content is free. However, a paid subscription gets you:
Early access to The Next Move podcasts, 24 hours before others receive them
Exclusive access to The Next Move’s subscriber chat with Garry and other members of the RDI team
Automatic entry into raffles for exciting prizes like signed chess sets
Joining as a Strategic Founder gets you:
All benefits listed above and a place of honor on the masthead; ability to suggest topics
Your contributions directly support the work of the Renew Democracy Initiative: humanitarian assistance to frontline communities in Ukraine, dissident-led civic education at campuses in the US, and getting more content up on The Next Move.
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Strategic Founders
We’re grateful to the members of The Next Move community who support our work at the Strategic Founders level.
Fatima Abu Alasrar
Michael Bazyler
Nataliya Bennett
Haynes Brooke
Matt Calkins
Max Cartellieri
Linda Chavez
John Clark
Denis
Irene Frieze
M. Gordon
Dorothy Grazul
G.G. Haegelin
Peter Halas
Frank Kashner
Bob Kerrey
Barbi Lazarow
Paula McInerny
Roger McNamee
David Novy
Olium
Nodari Rizun
Anne Rubesame
Julia San Fratello
Jeff Shafer
Philip Shane
Bob Tenaglio
Darshann M. Wienick
Greg Wilson
Catherine Windels
Alan Yoder
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