Leading

61. James Rubin: Working for Biden, American intervention, and the fight against Russian disinformation

Feb 26, 2024

Discussion on American intervention limits, Biden's foreign policy alignment, challenges of countering Russian disinformation, and the impact of social media on global politics. Insights on disinformation tactics, foreign interference challenges, and the decline of authority in the age of social media. Emphasis on combatting disinformation in the AI era and the evolving American narrative in a competitive global context.

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James Rubin

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Quick takeaways

Challenges in countering Russian and Chinese disinformation to safeguard American interests.

Importance of pursuing causes one deeply cares about in global issues.

Necessity of American leadership in global stability despite challenges and isolationism perception.

Deep dives

Challenging Disinformation from Foreign Actors

The U.S. faces a significant challenge in countering disinformation spread by Russia and China to undermine American and Western interests. The Global Engagement Center spearheads efforts to combat this threat, focusing on exposing foreign disinformation campaigns and highlighting the origin of misleading information to empower audiences to discern the truth.

America's Role in the World and Historical Consequences

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Anticipating the Consequences of Political Decisions

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The Importance of Funding Infrastructure through Tolls

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Introduction

2min

Exploring Diplomacy, Disinformation, and Decision-Making in Global Affairs

25min

Geopolitical Reflections: America's Shifting Role on the Global Stage

10min

Challenges of Countering Disinformation and Foreign Interference

5min

Challenges of Establishing Authority in the Era of Social Media

4min

Combatting Disinformation in the Age of AI

16min

Navigating International Challenges and Cybersecurity Concerns

5min

Unpacking the Evolving American Narrative in a Global Context

3min

“You took me to one side and said be very, very careful of these people, these neo-cons. Because they’re going to use this to do all sorts of stuff that you shouldn’t be involved in.”

What are the limits of foreign intervention? Do the American people still want their country to be the world’s policeman? Is Biden closer to Clinton in his outlook than to Obama?

On today‘s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by James Rubin, former diplomat and commentator on international affairs, as they answer all these questions and more.

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