

Trump vs International Law (Robert Wright & Mark Leon Goldberg)
Feb 3, 2025
Mark Leon Goldberg, publisher of Global Dispatches and an expert in international affairs, dives into the intricate relationship between Trump and the UN. He discusses whether Trump is truly anti-internationalist and reflects on the most pro-UN president post-Cold War. The conversation covers the imperative of global governance, challenges faced by the ICC and ICJ, and the significance of the WHO amid the pandemic. They also analyze the evolving Republican stance on international cooperation and the humanitarian implications of U.S. foreign policy.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Early Broadcasting and Career Evolution
02:03 • 2min
Trump and the UN: A Complex Relationship
03:40 • 5min
Evolving Republican Perspectives on the UN
08:31 • 14min
Conflict and Instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo
22:15 • 2min
Navigating International Law and Cooperation
23:58 • 15min
Balancing Humanitarianism and National Interest in International Policy
38:51 • 2min