The Take

What is Jimmy Carter’s global legacy?

Jan 9, 2025
Guest
Hamid Dabashi
Guest
Shawan Jabarin
Hamid Dabashi, a Professor of Iranian studies at Columbia University, shares insights on the Iranian Revolution's impact during Jimmy Carter's presidency. Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, offers a Palestinian perspective on Carter's legacy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They discuss the complexities of Carter's foreign policy, from the 1979 hostage crisis to his commitment to humanitarian efforts. The conversation highlights the importance of reevaluating his legacy in the context of modern leadership ethics and global peace.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Carter, Crisis, and Complexity
02:19 • 4min
3
The Challenges of Leadership: Jimmy Carter's Unforeseen Struggles
05:53 • 2min
4
Reassessing a Presidential Legacy
08:22 • 12min
5
Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's Presidency in a Modern Context
20:27 • 3min