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Hillary Clinton on Trump’s second term; The UN Secretary General on the ‘very negative impact’ of Trump’s funding cuts to the UN; Mossad’s former chief on Israel’s Gaza offensive

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Sep 21, 2025
Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State and 2016 presidential nominee, discusses the implications of Trump's second term and challenges in crisis decision-making alongside Keren Yarhi-Milo. They delve into how authoritarian tactics influence politics today. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights the damaging effects of funding cuts on peacekeeping efforts while addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen shares insights on Israel's Gaza offensive and the current vulnerabilities of Iran's regime.
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Weaponizing A Tragedy

  • The White House is using a political crime to target opponents and consolidate power.
  • Hillary Clinton warns this mirrors authoritarian tactics and deepens national division.
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Loyalists Replace Dissent

  • Trump 2.0 surrounds himself with loyalists and enablers rather than dissenting experts.
  • Hillary Clinton says that personalization of power reduces quality of decision-making.
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Credibility Beats Charisma

  • Over-personalized diplomacy creates volatility, not credibility, in foreign policy.
  • Keren Yarhi-Milo stresses that consistent institutions matter more than face-to-face charisma.
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