How Russia Handles Western Sanctions With Polina Ivanova
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues with no end in sight. Almost a year into the conflict, one of the most intriguing questions is how Russia’s economy has managed to stave off a destabilizing econ...
27 Jan 202352min
Understanding Xi’s China With David Rennie
The U.S.-China relationship will figure prominently in global politics for decades to come. Getting China right, to the extent that’s possible, is critically important both to minimize the chances of ...
20 Jan 202353min
Is Russia-Ukraine a Forever War?
Russian aggression against Ukraine continues with no end in sight. While Ukrainian military offensives have shifted the momentum and recaptured significant swaths of territory, entrenched Russian posi...
19 Des 202249min
Reassessment or Business as Usual in U.S.-Saudi Relations
The U.S.-Saudi relationship is going through some of the worst tensions in decades. In the wake of the Saudi-driven OPEC Plus decision in October to cut production, Biden has warned of “consequences” ...
7 Des 202247min
America in the World With Thomas L. Friedman
When it comes to foreign policy, George Will quipped, Americans want as little of it as possible. That much was even clearer this week as American voters had inflation, crime, abortion access, U.S. de...
21 Nov 202247min
Midterms Debrief With S.E. Cupp and Norman Ornstein
Next week Americans will go to the polls in a midterm election that may speak volumes on how voters view the current policies of the Biden administration and provide a snapshot of the state of America...
15 Nov 202249min
Nukes, Protests, and Iran With Robert Malley
With negotiations over the nuclear deal on hold and Iran facing its most serious protests since 2009, the Biden administration is dealing with a new reality in its relations with the Iranian regime. H...
1 Nov 202248min
Analyzing Trump’s Presidency With Susan Glasser and Peter Baker
The Washington Post describes Susan Glasser and Peter Baker’s new book The Divider as the “most comprehensive and detailed account of the Trump presidency yet published.” From his “American carnage” i...
12 Okt 202259min
