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Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief; is Israel's war self-destructive?; outcry in Iraq over U.S. strike on militia chief; with an improving economy, why isn’t Biden polling better?; how former US presidents approach life after power

Feb 12, 2024
Yaroslav Trofimov discusses the shake-up in Ukraine's military leadership while Aluf Benn debates Israel's self-destructive war. Randa Slim addresses the outcry in Iraq over the US strike, Nate Cohn explores why the economy isn't boosting Biden's poll numbers, and Jared Cohen talks about life after power for former US presidents.
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  • Former presidents find purpose in focusing on issues they are deeply principled about.
  • Success can come from fulfilling long-held dreams through perseverance.

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The transition from presidency to post-presidency is a dramatic and challenging one

Transitioning from the presidency to post-presidency is a significant and difficult process. The book explores how seven former presidents navigate their lives and find purpose after leaving office. It highlights the dramatic change in status and power and the challenges these individuals face in finding a new sense of identity and purpose.

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