What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

The Trump Team: Season 2

Nov 26, 2024

Dive into a vibrant discussion about Donald Trump’s cabinet picks that combine loyalty with establishment experience. Explore the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and the ramifications for international relations. Unpack Trump's contentious tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, alongside strategies for tackling the fentanyl crisis. Journey through a remote Indian hilltop town, delving into its geopolitics and cultural gems, while savoring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine.

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Trump's cabinet selections reveal a dramatic, narrative-driven governance style that prioritizes loyalty over traditional administrative structure and effectiveness.

The ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders have sparked global controversy, highlighting tensions between international law enforcement and historical military actions.

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Cabinet Appointments Analysis

The recent cabinet appointments made by Donald Trump have drawn attention for reflecting a mix of establishment and loyalist picks. Trump’s approach to governance diverges from traditional methods, emphasizing a cast of characters for a dramatic narrative rather than a structured administration. This results in a cabinet that, while potentially influential, operates more under the directives from the White House than from their respective departments. Consequently, the focus on cabinet selections may overshadow broader implications for governance and policy direction moving forward.

Intro

3min

The Implications of ICC's Warrants on Israeli Leadership

4min

Trump's Approach to International Relations and Trade Tariffs

4min

Fentanyl, Geopolitics, and India's Wilderness

13min

Exploring the Culinary Delights of India

2min

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, Trump’s promise to China, Mexico, and Canada with tariffs, his attempts to solve the fentanyl crisis, and what Walter saw and heard in a remote Indian hilltop town on the border of Bhutan and China.

Each week on What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern help you understand the news, decide what matters and what doesn’t, and enjoy following the story of America and the world more than you do now. For more, check out tabletmag.com/what-really-matters. You can read Walter Russell Mead’s Tablet column here, and check out more from Tablet here.

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