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Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreignpolicy.com/live/.
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How Democrats Will Wield Congressional Power
When Democrats take over the House and Senate in January, how will they use their new powers, and what foreign-policy issues will they prioritize? Representative Jason Crow just won reelection in Colorado, and …
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When Democrats take over the House and Senate in January, how will they use their new powers, and what foreign-policy issues will they prioritize? Representative Jason Crow just won reelection in Colorado, and helped lead the selection of Democratic midterm candidates and direct their battleground and campaign strategy. He also serves on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Kori Schake: Hegseth’s Leadership Has Damaged the Pentagon
Christian Caryl: Why Hegseth Should Go
FP Staff: ‘Sabotage’: Read Hegseth’s Fiery Speech Against His Impeachment
Ravi Agrawal: The Beginning of the End of Trumpism
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The Beginning of the End of Trumpism
The election results are in. Democrats have taken back both houses of Congress, and U.S. President Donald Trump is now a lame duck. Having asked the electorate to pretend he was on the ballot, voters did just …
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The election results are in. Democrats have taken back both houses of Congress, and U.S. President Donald Trump is now a lame duck. Having asked the electorate to pretend he was on the ballot, voters did just that, rejecting the White House’s policies in district after district. What will this mean for Trump’s final two years in office, and how will Democrats will use their new power in Congress? Susan Glasser, a New Yorker staff writer and former Foreign Policy editor, is the perfect guest to marry the local with the global.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the global context for the midterm elections.
Ravi Agrawal: The Beginning of the End of Trumpism
FP Staff: 5 Foreign-Policy Priorities for Democrats After the Midterms
John Haltiwanger: Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterms Wipeout
Michael Hirsh: U.S. Democracy Is Back—Sort of
John Haltiwanger: Where Democrats Can Thwart Trump’s Foreign Policy
Emma Ashford: Don’t Read Too Much Into These Midterms
Howard W. French: Americans Care About Foreign Policy. Now Democrats Must Listen to Them.
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Decoding Israel’s Election Results
Israel’s first elections since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas have failed to deliver a clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to run the country until a coalition emerges to claim a …
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Israel’s first elections since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas have failed to deliver a clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to run the country until a coalition emerges to claim a majority. What do the results mean for Israel’s future and its place in the world? Haaretz senior analyst and public opinion expert Dahlia Scheindlin explains.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on Brazil’s election and President Lula’s surprising comeback.
Catherine Osborn: Lula Defies Latin America’s Pro-Trump Wave
David E. Rosenberg: In Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Steven A. Cook: Dramatic Changes Are Unlikely in Israel, Even if Netanyahu Is Ousted
Shalom Lipner: In Israel, Election Day Is Just the Beginning of the Story
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Deciphering Trump’s Strange Ukraine Moves
Relations between Kyiv and Washington have become particularly rocky this month. U.S. President Donald Trump is making political and diplomatic moves that seem to benefit Moscow. But why, and to what end? How …
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Relations between Kyiv and Washington have become particularly rocky this month. U.S. President Donald Trump is making political and diplomatic moves that seem to benefit Moscow. But why, and to what end? How should Kyiv adjust its strategy? Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former CIA analyst and deputy national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia, weighs in on the strained relationship between Ukraine and the United States.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the wave of youth-led protests across the globe.
Kersti Kaljulaid: The West Has a Crisis of Hope
Keith Johnson: How Ukraine Is Navigating Trump’s Latest U-Turn
David Ignatius: The Plan to End the Ukraine War
Sam Skove: Can Ukraine Afford Its Own Defense?
Keith Johnson: Trump’s Diesel Deal Has No Winners
Daniel S. Hamilton and Angela Stent: America’s Best Answer to the China-Russia Alliance
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Why Spain Stands Up to Trump
What’s the best way to navigate the Trump White House? Some countries employ flattery; others look to keep a low profile. Spain is a rare country that openly disagrees with several U.S. positions. On issue …
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What’s the best way to navigate the Trump White House? Some countries employ flattery; others look to keep a low profile. Spain is a rare country that openly disagrees with several U.S. positions. On issue after issue, from the war in Iran to immigration policy, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s left-wing government has publicly forged a path that runs counter to a global trend of right-wing policies. But is such a path electorally viable? We’ll find out when Spaniards head to the polls in November. On the latest episode of FP Live, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares explains how Madrid thinks about the trade-offs in following its progressive agenda while risking the ire of the world’s biggest economy.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on how conflicts around the world, from Ukraine to Iran, are increasingly linked.
Keith Johnson: Trump’s Diesel Deal Has No Winners
Antonio De Loera-Brust: Spain Is the Friend That the United States Needs
Omar G. Encarnación: A Tale of Two Socialists
Michele Barbero: Spanish Immigration Is Different
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Can America Stay Ahead of China on AI?
It is well known that at least part of Washington’s reluctance to regulate artificial intelligence comes from wanting to make sure the United States stays ahead of China. But what exactly are the two countries …
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It is well known that at least part of Washington’s reluctance to regulate artificial intelligence comes from wanting to make sure the United States stays ahead of China. But what exactly are the two countries racing for? Matt Sheehan, a co-director of the China AI Initiative at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins FP’s Ravi Agrawal to explain the countries’ very different definitions of winning and why U.S. models are only months ahead of their Chinese competitors.
Plus, after Brazil’s first round of elections, Ravi shares his read on Latin America’s rightward swing.
Adam Goldsmith: Brazil’s Election Won’t Fix Its Biggest Problems
Van Jackson: Trump’s ‘Greater North America’ Is Fascist Geopolitics
New York Times: Jack Nicas: A Bolsonaro Win Would Nearly Complete Trump’s Latin America Map
Agathe Demarais: China’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch
Robert A. Manning and Giulia Neaher: China’s Success Is Forcing a U.S. AI Rethink
Fareed Zakaria: America Can Regulate AI—and Still Win the AI Race
Suzanne Nossel: Don’t Let China Stack the Deck
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Can Development Work in Wartime?
How can you tackle poverty and create infrastructure amid an active conflict? Alexander De Croo is the head of the U.N. Development Program, and he joins FP’s Ravi Agrawal to make the case for spending …
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How can you tackle poverty and create infrastructure amid an active conflict? Alexander De Croo is the head of the U.N. Development Program, and he joins FP’s Ravi Agrawal to make the case for spending development dollars on building long-term resilience. He’s exploring solutions to opium poppies in Afghanistan, electric grids in Ukraine, and sanitation in Gaza, even as major donors such as the United States pull back.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the war rapidly escalating in Ethiopia.
Nosmot Gbadamosi: Ethiopia’s Return to War Threatens to Engulf the Horn of Africa
World’s Toughest Job: The Triage Game: Own, Delegate, or Drop
Adam Tooze: The End of Development
David Miliband: It’s Time to Update the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
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The Case for Trump’s Global Strategy
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has become one of the Trump administration’s most visible spokespeople, publicly explaining and defending its policies on everything from Iran to Venezuela and …
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has become one of the Trump administration’s most visible spokespeople, publicly explaining and defending its policies on everything from Iran to Venezuela and Sudan. But how has Washington’s global role changed as the White House pulls back from multilateral institutions? How does the administration make the case for an unpopular war in Iran? Waltz sits down with FP Live to talk through the White House’s foreign-policy strategy.
Michael Waltz and Massad Boulous: Peace in Sudan Can Only Flower After a Weapons Embargo
Abdalfatah Alburhan: How to Bring Peace to Sudan
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Maria Ressa on Fighting Back Against Big Tech
Maria Ressa is one of the most inspiring journalists of our age, a media leader whose bravery against authoritarianism earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. Now, she’s focusing her energy on artificial …
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Maria Ressa is one of the most inspiring journalists of our age, a media leader whose bravery against authoritarianism earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. Now, she’s focusing her energy on artificial intelligence and Big Tech and how ordinary citizens can reclaim their attention, their time, and their democracies. She’s also a co-chair of the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. Ressa joined Ravi Agrawal on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly this week at FP’s Tech and AI Forum.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on what gave him chills, and what gave him hope, this UNGA week.
Preliminary Report of the U.N. Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Adam Elkus: Are AI and Democracy Compatible?
Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze: Can AI Be Regulated?
Sarosh Nagar and David Eaves: The World Needs to Know When AI Goes Wrong
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How to Create a Billion Jobs
Ajay Banga has a simple north star as he runs the World Bank: jobs, jobs, jobs. And for good reason. The World Bank estimates that developing countries are on track to create only a third of the approximately …
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Ajay Banga has a simple north star as he runs the World Bank: jobs, jobs, jobs. And for good reason. The World Bank estimates that developing countries are on track to create only a third of the approximately 1.2 billion jobs they will need to keep up with demand. How can countries and companies bridge this gap? Banga sat down with FP’s Ravi Agrawal to detail how the bank is mobilizing private capital and working with governments to create sustainable jobs.
Mariana Mazzucato: How to Write Better Rules for Global Finance
David Miliband: It’s Time for the World Bank to Break With Tradition
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‘Ask Me Anything,’ and Why Ravi’s Kyiv Visit Left Him So Worried
It’s time for another ask-me-anything edition of FP Live. After a trip to Kyiv, FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal explained why new developments in drone technology have him worried about conflicts around the …
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It’s time for another ask-me-anything edition of FP Live. After a trip to Kyiv, FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal explained why new developments in drone technology have him worried about conflicts around the world. Plus, he takes on the energy market, why both the United States and Iran have overreached in their ongoing conflict, and how Chinese President Xi Jinping sees the world.
Ravi Agrawal: Why My Kyiv Visit Worried Me So Much
Ravi Agrawal: Trump Has Peaked
Ravi Agrawal: Iran Could Be Trump’s Greatest Failure
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Has Trump Peaked?
In this bonus episode, host Ravi Agrawal presents his recent essay arguing that U.S. President Donald Trump has peaked. While Trump still has two years left in office and immense potential for global …
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In this bonus episode, host Ravi Agrawal presents his recent essay arguing that U.S. President Donald Trump has peaked. While Trump still has two years left in office and immense potential for global disruption, Ravi makes the case that his coercive powers are in clear decline, as seen through a depleted military and an array of global moves to de-risk from the White House. As companies and countries realize this shift, they will change how they act toward the United States and how they think about a future world order.
Ravi Agrawal: Trump Has Peaked
Hal Brands: How to Survive in a World Without Rules
Charles A. Kupchan: The World’s Only Real Hope of Maintaining Order
Mariana Mazzucato: How to Write Better Rules for Global Finance
Michael Beckley: A New Engine of Development
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The Industry That Explains the World
Behind every major decision, whether by a family buying a home or a shipping company deciding to transit the Strait of Hormuz, lies the judgment of the insurance markets. How do insurers evaluate risk, and what …
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Behind every major decision, whether by a family buying a home or a shipping company deciding to transit the Strait of Hormuz, lies the judgment of the insurance markets. How do insurers evaluate risk, and what can we learn from how they attach a premium to conflict or natural disasters? John Doyle, the president and CEO of Marsh, a conglomerate that includes the world’s largest insurance broker, joins the show to discuss how he evaluates geopolitical risk—and how companies and countries should protect themselves from disruption.
Ravi Agrawal: Trump Has Peaked
Hal Brands: How to Survive in a World Without Rules
Charles A. Kupchan: The World’s Only Real Hope of Maintaining Order
Mariana Mazzucato: How to Write Better Rules for Global Finance
Michael Beckley: A New Engine of Development
Elisabeth Braw: Can Ships in the Gulf Take Trump at His Word?
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The Only Way to Save Global Order?
The global order may be broken, but international relations scholar Charles A. Kupchan has a plan to remake it. In a forthcoming Foreign Policy essay, he argues that because power is becoming more diffuse …
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The global order may be broken, but international relations scholar Charles A. Kupchan has a plan to remake it. In a forthcoming Foreign Policy essay, he argues that because power is becoming more diffuse, regional groupings such as the European Union and Association of Southeast Asian Nations will become more essential. But to really manage global governance, he proposes the creation of a high-level brain trust that would sit above a currently paralyzed United Nations and resolve disputes between world powers. Kupchan joins FP Live to discuss how to put his provocative plan into action.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on how China and the United States are presenting two different visions of leadership at this week’s G-20 and Shanghai Cooperation Organization conferences.
Alexandra Sharp: Moscow’s Moment of Global Summitry
Comfort Ero and Richard Gowan: Peacemaking Is Power Politics Again
Bruno Maçães: What Comes After Global Order
Nick Danforth: Who Killed the Liberal International Order?
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Why America Is Running Out of Munitions
The United States is burning through some of its most advanced munitions in its war with Iran this year. By some accounts, inventories of high-end Patriot and THAAD interceptors may be depleted by as much as 80 …
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The United States is burning through some of its most advanced munitions in its war with Iran this year. By some accounts, inventories of high-end Patriot and THAAD interceptors may be depleted by as much as 80 percent. Replacing them could take years, even as military planners worry about needs in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Tom Karako, director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Missile Defense Project, has tracked just how deep the shortfall runs and what it would take to fix it. He joins FP Live to assess the state of U.S. stockpiles and what it means about the future of American preparedness.
John Haltiwanger and Rishi Iyengar: The Iran War Has Left the U.S. Dangerously Exposed
Sam Skove: U.S. War in Iran Leaves Ukraine’s Air Defense in Limbo
Robert Almelor Delfeld: The U.S. Munitions Deficit Is a Political Problem
Franz-Stefan Gady: Europe’s Dangerous Hesitation on Its Own Air Defense
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Why Your Political Anger Feels Futile
Political outrage is a constant part of modern life, from social media to surges of global protests. But what actually changes? Why do so many structural issues seem deeply entrenched despite high levels of …
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Political outrage is a constant part of modern life, from social media to surges of global protests. But what actually changes? Why do so many structural issues seem deeply entrenched despite high levels of voter turnout? Anton Jäger has a term for this mismatch: hyperpolitics. He joins FP Live to explain the paradox of politicization without institutionalization, why right-wing parties maneuver this era more successfully, and whether the Democratic Socialists of America party is a sign of a new political order.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on why the United States canceled its joint military exercises with South Korea.
Alexandra Sharp: Is Trump Choosing North Korea Over South Korea?
Derek Grossman: Colby’s ‘Flexible Realism’ Won’t Work in the Indo-Pacific
Anton Jäger: The End of Political Parties
Steven A. Cook: Outrage Culture Is Ruining Foreign Policy
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The Gulf’s Postwar Playbook
Gulf countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have created entire cities and world-class airlines off the back of energy riches and U.S. security. The Iran war has upended the …
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Gulf countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have created entire cities and world-class airlines off the back of energy riches and U.S. security. The Iran war has upended the calculations of the Gulf monarchs. How are they rethinking their strategies? Allison Minor worked on Gulf policy in the Biden administration and joins FP Live to share her analysis.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on what the recent migrant crisis in Ceuta means for the future of immigration policy.
Allison Minor and April Longley Alley: A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran
Saeid Jafari: The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It
Steven A. Cook: Economic Integration in the Middle East Is a False God
Rob Geist Pinfold: Discord in the Gulf
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Chokepoints
The Strait of Hormuz may be the chokepoint of the moment, but it’s actually not even the one that’s most concerning to Eddie Fishman, the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. He …
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The Strait of Hormuz may be the chokepoint of the moment, but it’s actually not even the one that’s most concerning to Eddie Fishman, the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. He explains why U.S. dollar dominance, Chinese critical mineral control, and the semiconductor supply chain are more potent in terms of how much they can impact geopolitics—and how countries and companies might weaponize them.
Plus, why is China following such a radically different artificial intelligence strategy than the United States? Ravi shares his read.
Graham Allison: America’s Cosmic Bet on AI
Rishi Iyengar: China Is AI-Maxxing
Agathe Demarais: How China Is Winning the Global AI Race
Keith Johnson: America’s Economic Warfare Is Sowing Its Own Demise
Bob Davis: Does the United States Have the Weapons for Trade War?
Maximilian Hess: Trump Has Weakened America’s Sanctions Weapon
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Why the Energy Crisis Isn’t Worse—Yet
The ongoing war in Iran has been called the biggest energy crisis in history. How is it changing the plans of countries and companies? Which changes will be permanent? Ravi turns to Daniel Yergin, the world’s …
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The ongoing war in Iran has been called the biggest energy crisis in history. How is it changing the plans of countries and companies? Which changes will be permanent? Ravi turns to Daniel Yergin, the world’s foremost expert of the oil industry and its history. Yergin is the vice chairman of S&P Global and the author of The Prize, The Quest and, most recently, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Philip H. Gordon: There’s Only One Way Out of Trump’s Reckless War
Allison Minor and Nate Swanson: How to End the Iran War
Fatih Birol: The Global Energy Map Is Being Redrawn in Real Time
Michael Hirsh: How the Iran War Reshaped the Global Landscape of Power
John V. Bowlus: Escaping the Hormuz Trap
Ali Ahmadi: The Oil Market Is Much More Vulnerable Than Trump Believes
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The Iran Expert Trump Fired
Iran and the United States are locked in a familiar pattern. Conflict has resumed, both sides seem caught in an escalation trap, and oil prices are rising. What would it take for Tehran and Washington to both …
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Iran and the United States are locked in a familiar pattern. Conflict has resumed, both sides seem caught in an escalation trap, and oil prices are rising. What would it take for Tehran and Washington to both save face and step back? Ravi Agrawal turns to career diplomat and Iran expert Nate Swanson, who was fired by the Trump administration last year.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on India’s youth protests and the so-called “Cockroach Janata Party.”
Sumit Ganguly: India’s Cockroach Movement Gains Momentum
Ellie Geranmayeh: How the United States and Iran Can Solve Hormuz
Dennis Ross: How to Isolate Tehran
David Ignatius: Trump Pushed the Reset Button. This is ‘Iran Fiasco 2.0.’
Keith Johnson: Energy Markets’ False Dawn May Be Over
Rob Geist Pinfold and Dania Thafer: The Gulf States That Iran Thinks It Can Attack
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Is the Trans-Atlantic Relationship Over? A Debate.
Is the trans-Atlantic relationship over? Nathalie Tocci argues that it cannot be rebuilt as it was: The liberal order that birthed trans-Atlanticism is gone, and a fundamental breach of trust has occurred …
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Is the trans-Atlantic relationship over? Nathalie Tocci argues that it cannot be rebuilt as it was: The liberal order that birthed trans-Atlanticism is gone, and a fundamental breach of trust has occurred. Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer sees it differently: Trans-Atlanticism was never based only on values but also on security, economic, and technological interests. The relationship has now entered a period of geopolitical maturity, where the two sides will pick and choose areas of cooperation. The two European experts debate their takes.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on how renewed conflict in Iran hurts energy prices.
Alexandra Sharp: U.S.-Iran Talks May Continue, but the Cease-Fire Is Over
Nathalie Tocci: The End of Trans-Atlanticism
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: Trans-Atlanticism Isn’t Dead—It’s Being Renegotiated
Luke McGee: Washington Shouldn’t Fear NATO Expansion
Dimitar Bechev: Contain, Consolidate, and Co-Opt
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Can Ukraine Win in Russia?
Ukraine has a new strategy in its full-scale war with Russia: using drones to attack deep into Russian territory and bring the war home to the Russian people for the first time. Has this put Moscow on the …
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Ukraine has a new strategy in its full-scale war with Russia: using drones to attack deep into Russian territory and bring the war home to the Russian people for the first time. Has this put Moscow on the backfoot? What will it mean for the chances of a deal? Dmytro Kuleba, a former Ukrainian foreign minister and senior fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center, joins FP Live for a frank and realistic assessment.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the NATO summit in Ankara.
John Kennedy and Jacob Parakilas: Putin May Escalate, but Ukraine Is Winning
Christian Caryl: Ukraine Finally Has a Theory of Victory. Will It Work?
Paul Hockenos: The Strategy Behind the Battle for Crimea
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Is Trump Really Planning to Invade Cuba?
After the United States ousted Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in January and then took out Iran’s senior leadership in the following months, U.S. President Donald Trump set his sights on Cuba, claiming that he …
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After the United States ousted Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in January and then took out Iran’s senior leadership in the following months, U.S. President Donald Trump set his sights on Cuba, claiming that he would have the “honor of taking” the island. Michael Bustamante, a leading historian of Cuban-American relations, joins FP Live to assess the White House’s strategy and Havana’s options.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the diverse United States seen by World Cup tourists.
Oliver Stuenkel: Washington’s Cuba Policy Is Self-Sabotage
Howard W. French: Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba
Katrin Hansing: Blackouts, Food Shortages, and Water Scarcity
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The Geopolitics of SpaceX and Elon Musk
SpaceX’s initial public offering broke records as the largest ever and one that (briefly) made Elon Musk the first trillionaire. But just how much power should one person or one company have in space? Quinn …
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SpaceX’s initial public offering broke records as the largest ever and one that (briefly) made Elon Musk the first trillionaire. But just how much power should one person or one company have in space? Quinn Slobodian, a co-author of Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, joins FP Live to argue that Musk’s network of integrated companies—from X to Starlink—amplifies not only his economic power but his worldview.
Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff: Elon Musk’s Self-Contradictory Military Policy
C. Raja Mohan: Elon Musk and the Rise of Space Capitalism
Adam Tooze: Elon Musk’s First Principles
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Deciphering the U.S.-Iran Deal
The United States and Iran have struck a memorandum of understanding to end the war that began in February. Will the deal last? And what does it mean for the United States, the Middle East, and the world? Ali …
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The United States and Iran have struck a memorandum of understanding to end the war that began in February. Will the deal last? And what does it mean for the United States, the Middle East, and the world? Ali Vaez has long been involved in unofficial dialogues with Iran and the United States, and he joins FP Live to analyze the deal.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on why the cease-fire deal, despite its flaws, will hold.
FP Staff: U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: Full Text
Duncan B. Hollis: Is the MOU a Treaty or Not? And Why Should We Care?
Matthew Kroenig: The U.S. Won the War With Iran
Paul Musgrave: Iran Is a Bigger Defeat Than Vietnam
Will Todman: Everyone Lost the War With Iran
Daniel Byman: How the Iran Deal Sets the Stage for More Conflict
Nik Kowsar and Alireza Nader: Ordinary Iranians Won’t See a Dime of Trump’s Money
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Is the U.S.-Israel Special Relationship Over?
U.S. public opinion is undergoing a dramatic shift, with more and more Americans calling for less military support to Israel. So, is the “special relationship” between the two countries over? According to an …
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U.S. public opinion is undergoing a dramatic shift, with more and more Americans calling for less military support to Israel. So, is the “special relationship” between the two countries over? According to an essayist in Foreign Policy’s latest print issue, the partnership has peaked—and the only way to go is down. Why is that, and how did we get here? Joshua Leifer, a columnist for Haaretz and author of that essay, joins FP Live to explore trends in the U.S.-Israeli partnership.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the proposed U.S.-Iran cease-fire deal.
Paul Musgrave: Iran Is a Bigger Defeat Than Vietnam
Will Todman: Everyone Lost the War With Iran
Menahem Merhavy: Iran’s Victory Is More Pyrrhic Than It Looks
Joshua Leifer: The End of the U.S.-Israel Alliance
FP’s Summer Print Issue: The End of the World as We Know It
David E. Rosenberg: Netanyahu’s Reelection Could Hinge on Outcome of Iran War
Steven A. Cook: Why the U.S. Should Wind Down Military Aid to Israel
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The Geopolitics of the World Cup
This week, the largest-ever World Cup will commence. Across the three host countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—48 teams will play 104 matches in 16 cities. But it also comes amid a particularly …
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This week, the largest-ever World Cup will commence. Across the three host countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—48 teams will play 104 matches in 16 cities. But it also comes amid a particularly fraught geopolitical backdrop. Not only have the three hosts spent the last year sparring over immigration, trade, and even national sovereignty, but one of them, the United States, is at war with fellow participant Iran. Top soccer expert and Times economics editor Mehreen Khan joins FP Live to explore just how exceptional this World Cup is.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on troubles for China’s solar industry.
Financial Times: Adam Tooze: Wasting China’s solar panel surplus is madness
The Economist: China’s world-beating solar industry is in turmoil
Bobby Ghosh: Sleeping in Mexico, Playing in America
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How to End the Iran War
What would it take to end the Iran war? What exit strategies are still available to the United States? Robert Malley, a former lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the Biden administration’s …
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What would it take to end the Iran war? What exit strategies are still available to the United States? Robert Malley, a former lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the Biden administration’s special envoy for Iran, joins FP’s Ravi Agrawal to discuss the current talks to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Plus, Ravi offers his read on why U.S. President Donald Trump is wavering between two extremes on a cease-fire deal.
New York Times: Robert Malley and Stephen Wertheim: Of Course Trump Bombed Iran
Wall Street Journal: Condoleezza Rice: What the U.S. Has Accomplished in Iran
Ali Hashem: The World Keeps Asking Iran the Wrong Question
Michael Hirsh: Why the U.S. Is Headed for a Long War With Iran
Matthew Kroenig: Iran Does Not Have a Right to Enrich Uranium
Sina Azodi: The Myth of Zero Enrichment
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How to Survive a Chaotic World
If the rules-based order is broken, what comes next? And who will lead it? Mark Leonard argues in his new book, Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail, that the coming system will be “un-order,” …
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If the rules-based order is broken, what comes next? And who will lead it? Mark Leonard argues in his new book, Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail, that the coming system will be “un-order,” governed not by China or the United States but by no one at all. Are states responding quickly enough? Leonard, who is the director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, joins FP Live’s Ravi Agrawal to explore how policymakers should adjust.
Hal Brands: Three Scenarios for a Post-Trump World
Stephen M. Walt: Chinese Hegemony Might Be Happening
James Palmer: China Doesn’t Always Win When the U.S. Loses
Michael Hirsch: After the Nation-State
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Trump, Xi, and a New Balance of Power
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to great fanfare but left with little to show for it. What does the Trump-Xi summit reveal about the balance of …
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to great fanfare but left with little to show for it. What does the Trump-Xi summit reveal about the balance of power between the world’s two biggest economies? Rana Mitter, a top historian of China, joins FP Live to discuss where the world’s most important relationship is headed.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on why the Iran war may be Trump’s greatest failure.
Ravi Agrawal: Iran Could Be Trump’s Greatest Failure
James Palmer: The Trump-Xi Summit Was Remarkably Banal
Fareed Zakaria: Trump’s China Pragmatism Is Welcome
Stephen M. Walt: Chinese Hegemony Might Be Happening
James Palmer: China Doesn’t Always Win When the U.S. Loses
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