The Dispatch Podcast The Foreign Policy of a Second Trump Administration | Interview: Rich Goldberg
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Nov 11, 2024 Rich Goldberg, a senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council staffer, dives into the potential foreign policy shifts for a second Trump administration. The conversation covers the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, highlighting the dangers of hostage diplomacy. Goldberg also critiques the U.S. stance on Qatar and the evolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for a hardline approach toward Iran's nuclear threat. Lastly, they discuss the implications of Russia's role in global diplomacy.
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Middle East Narrative Shift
- The Biden administration shifted the Middle East narrative back to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- This detracted from Iran being the primary source of instability.
Flawed Hostage Diplomacy
- The Biden administration's hostage diplomacy empowered Qatar, a Hamas sponsor, as the intermediary.
- This weakened Israel's position and allowed Hamas to escalate demands.
Handling Hostage Situations
- Stop paying ransoms for hostages, as it incentivizes further hostage-taking.
- Leverage pressure on state sponsors of non-state actors involved in hostage situations.