Exploring the case for U.S. retrenchment in foreign policy, historical shifts from isolationism to containment, consequences of the Iraq War on US foreign policy, prioritizing Asia over Europe and the Middle East, and debating U.S. retrenchment and global power dynamics.

Join historian Stephen Wertheim, Arab American Institute's Maya Berry, and national security reporter Spencer Ackerman as they dissect the foreign policy visions of Trump and Harris ahead of the 2024 election. They delve into how recent events in Gaza are reshaping voter sentiments, particularly among Arab and Muslim Americans. The trio also examines the bipartisan consensus on military dominance, the electoral implications of U.S. foreign policy, and the shifting dynamics in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Palestine.

Stephen Wertheim and Nadia Schadlow discuss Biden's foreign policy successes and failures, including his stance on Ukraine, China policy, and concerns about his approach to the US-China relationship. They address concerns about Biden's statements on Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the one China policy while enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities.