
Should America Abandon "Global Leadership"?
Peter Beinart and host John Glaser discuss the problems of "global leadership" in U.S. foreign policy, why Washington over-spends on the wrong threats, the implications of President-elect Biden's inco...
29 Des 202033min

Liberalizing the Liberal Order?
After four years of an unpredictable commander-in-chief, it’s time to think about the future of U.S. foreign policy. John and David Hendrickson discuss the Trump to Biden transition, the illiberal nat...
15 Des 202045min

Manifest Destiny in the Stars?
President Donald Trump has shown excitement about the newly created Space Force division of the military. Is it worth the hype? According to Robert Farley, there is still too much unknown to make that...
24 Nov 202036min

Trump to Biden: A foreign Policy Shift?
How will President-elect Biden change US foreign policy? John Glaser talks to Emma Ashford of the Atlantic Council about the transition from Trump to Biden, and from host Emma to host John. Emma Ash...
17 Nov 202026min

Thucydides Again?
Power transitions are a hot topic in international relations! David Kang and Xinru Ma join Emma Ashford to discuss why we should look outside Europe for insight. David Kang Bio: https://dornsife.usc...
3 Nov 202028min

On Declinism and American Influence
Is American influence declining? Emma Ashford talks to Ali Wyne and Gabby Tarini of the Rand Corporation about their new report on America in the world. Ali Wyne Bio: https://www.ducoexperts.com/u...
20 Okt 202028min

China, India, and Sovereignty in the Himalayas
Emma Ashford talks with MIT’s Taylor Fravel about ongoing China-India tensions and what China wants from the world. 1. Taylor Fravel bio: https://polisci.mit.edu/people/m-taylor-fravel2. Taylo...
6 Okt 202031min

A Tour of South Asia
Paul Staniland of the University of Chicago joins Emma Ashford to discuss current events in India, Pakistan, and South Asia. Show Notes Paul Staniland bio: https://paulstaniland.com/Paul Staniland, Ca...
22 Sep 202028min



















