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Intelligence Squared

The Education of an Idealist, with Samantha Power and Helen Lewis

Dec 27, 2019
Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and author of "The Education of an Idealist," shares insights from her diplomatic journey, reflecting on childhood challenges and advocacy for marginalized voices. She discusses the complexities of international intervention, the impact of U.S. military actions in Syria, and the chaos of Trump's foreign policy on global relations. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, Power emphasizes the need for nuanced foreign policy and the importance of women's leadership and solidarity in times of crisis.
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