Politicology Trust Collapse —The Weekly Roundup
Mar 29, 2025
Hagar Chemali, a former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and an adjunct professor, joins the conversation to dissect recent security breaches involving sensitive military plans shared via Signal. The discussion examines how perceptions of Trump may paradoxically stabilize global affairs and explores the pervasive threat of misinformation to financial systems. They also tackle the urgent stakes of the AI race and international relations, underscoring complexities in global governance and transnational repression.
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Government Security Protocols
- Hagar Chemali recalls her time in government, highlighting the strict security protocols surrounding classified information.
- She emphasizes the ingrained paranoia about phone hacking, a concern she still carries today.
Yemen Strikes Debate
- J.D. Vance's disagreement with other principals about the Yemen strikes reveals internal debates within the Trump administration.
- This highlights the strategic thinking and communication challenges surrounding such decisions.
Shifting World Order
- The world is shifting away from the post-World War II liberal order.
- The upcoming elections won't reverse this vast change, regardless of the outcome.