Julia Ioffe
Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: Jan 5, 2026
Latest appearance: Jan 5, 2026 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert →
Julia Ioffe is a journalist and writer known for her in-depth reporting on international affairs and U.S. politics. She has contributed to major publications and is recognized for her analysis of Russian and Eastern European issues.
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
Julia Ioffe’s January 6, 2026 Late Show appearance examines U.S. actions toward Venezuela and other countries, the administration’s expansionist rhetoric, and the international and legal consequences of treating those threats as policy.
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Julia Ioffe: The Soviet Union Was Once The Vanguard Of World Feminism
Julia Ioffe discusses the Trump administration’s actions toward Colombia, Mexico, Greenland, and Venezuela and explains why she believes officials should take the president’s stated intentions literally. She examines possible next steps, diplomatic consequences, and the risks of treating expansionist threats as mere rhetoric.
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Ukraine For Venezuela? Julia Ioffe On Rumors Of A Trump-Putin Quid Pro Quo
Julia Ioffe analyzes the arrest of Venezuela’s president, the administration’s claim that the United States will run the country, and the implications for international law. She discusses Russia–U.S. relations, military power, and the uncertainty surrounding who would actually control Venezuela.