Amy McKinnon

Taylor Poplar, a Washington correspondent for Spectrum News, joins an insightful panel alongside Jeff Mason, White House correspondent at Reuters, and Amy McKinnon, national security expert at Foreign Policy. They discuss the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, sharing urgent stories of evacuation and community impact. The conversation shifts to President Trump’s recent legal challenges and controversial comments about Greenland. Additionally, they delve into the geopolitical implications of Canada’s political shifts and the U.S. State Department’s alarming designation of genocide in Sudan.

Anita Kumar, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, joins Naftali Ben-David, White House Editor for The Washington Post, and other prominent guests including Margaret Talev and Kriti Gupta to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks. They explore the implications of Trump's unconventional nominations, Biden's aid strategy for Gaza amidst political challenges, and the complexities of U.S.-Arab relations concerning Israel's West Bank annexation. The group also delves into the political maneuverings ahead of the G20 summit and the dynamics of Republican leadership in Congress.

In this discussion, Amy McKinnon, a reporter at Foreign Policy specializing in geopolitics, dives into the dramatic unrest in Kazakhstan spurred by rising fuel prices and authoritarian governance. She explains the unprecedented deployment of CSTO troops to restore order, comparing this Russia-backed alliance to NATO. The conversation highlights the historical context of Russia's influence in the region, the implications of Kazakhstan's leadership decisions, and how the CSTO's swift response marks a significant shift in regional security dynamics.