Self-Dealing in the Trump Administration: A Conversation With Norm Eisen
Corruption, illicit foreign bribery schemes, and family members trading on presidential reputations for self-enrichment have surrounded the American political system for years. But the Trump presidenc...
12 Juni 202545min
Diplomacy or War: The Trump Administration and Iran
While the Trump administration was eager to jettison the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal in its first term, it now seems serious about negotiating another agreement in its second. And Iran, though wary of...
29 Maj 202547min
Trump and the Courts: Will Our Guardrails Hold?
Three months into his presidency, Donald Trump has embarked on an unprecedented effort to aggrandize executive power and extend his reach over the judiciary, Congress, the media, and even American cul...
14 Maj 202548min
Finding the Way Forward on China: A Conversation With David Rennie
China is top of mind for all these days, including U.S. officials. Whether it's because of military exercises against Taiwan, a trade war with the United States, or China's efforts to block a deal on ...
25 Apr 202549min
What Comes Next for Israel? A Conversation With Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon
In recent days, the Netanyahu government has doubled down on its efforts to consolidate its control and ramp up its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Following the firing of the former director...
10 Apr 202549min
Does Israeli and Palestinian Public Opinion Really Matter?
Does public opinion matter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Do leaders pay attention to the changing views of their respective constituencies? Each situation presents unique challenges for analyst...
3 Apr 202555min
Assessing Trump’s Presidency: Two Historians Reflect on the Past and Future
All Presidents, Jonathan Alter wrote, are blind dates. Donald Trump may be the first who isn’t. Political analysts and historians not only have Trump’s first term to gauge his temperament and policies...
21 Mars 202549min
A Conversation with Jake Sullivan
As President Trump pursues his “America First” foreign policy agenda, much of the world is left wondering about what role the United States will now play in global affairs and the stark contrast of th...
18 Mars 202551min
