

Jake Sullivan
U.S. National Security Advisor from 2021-2025 and the inaugural Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Top 5 podcasts with Jake Sullivan
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Aug 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
Jake Sullivan on Navigating AI Uncertainty and Managing Competition with China
Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor from 2021-2025, discusses AI as a vital national security matter. He introduces a four-category framework—security, economics, society, and technology—to assess AI's impact. Sullivan emphasizes 'managed competition' with China, arguing for intense rivalry coupled with conflict prevention measures. He raises concerns about the Pentagon's slow AI adoption while noting the private sector's significant role in AI development, hinting at the complexities of modern warfare shaped by this technology.

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Aug 17, 2025 • 41min
Takeaways from the Trump-Putin Summit; Netanyahu’s Playbook in Gaza; Implications of Defunding mRNA Research; AI’s Growing Impact on the US Economy
Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor to President Biden, shares key insights into the dynamics of the Trump-Putin summit and Israel's strategy in the Gaza conflict. He discusses how the summit may have shifted interests in Ukraine and what that means for global politics. The conversation also touches on the significant cuts to mRNA research funding, highlighting potential repercussions for future pandemic responses. Additionally, Derek Thompson analyzes the rapid growth of AI investments and its implications for the U.S. economy, pondering if it's a bubble ready to burst.

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Jul 25, 2025 • 32min
What Keeps Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Up at Night
Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor and now a Harvard professor, shares insights on his experiences in the Biden White House. He discusses the implications of President Trump’s foreign assistance cuts and the challenges of current geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine. Sullivan emphasizes the need for sustainable resolutions and strong NATO alliances. He also highlights the complexities of U.S.-China relations and the role of AI in addressing national security concerns, offering a candid look at the global landscape.

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Aug 27, 2025 • 59min
Jake Sullivan: Trump Is Making China Great Again
Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor to President Biden, reacts to how Trump's return has benefited China, contrasting last year's isolation to today's situation. He discusses the dangers of allowing China access to U.S. microchips and the weakening of alliances amid a chaotic political landscape. Sullivan also addresses the evolving U.S.-Israel relationship, the urgent crisis in Gaza, strategies for pressuring Putin, and the complexities of Biden's potential re-election. His insights blend urgency with a critical look at current foreign policy challenges.

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Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
Biden’s NSA On Trump’s Iran Strikes
Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor under President Biden, dives into critical issues in American foreign policy. He discusses the necessity for a new Iran nuclear deal, the complexities of military intervention, and the impact of recent geopolitical tensions, particularly in Ukraine. Later, former officials Alberto Gonzales and Sally Yates analyze the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling and executive power dynamics. Finally, CEO Ben Lamm shares groundbreaking news about de-extincting the dire wolf, blending science with ethical concerns in a fascinating twist.