Susannah Glickman

Anatol Lieven, a foreign policy analyst at the Quincy Institute, dissects Trump’s 2025 national security strategy, highlighting its contradictions and the dubious achievements of his foreign policy. He warns of rising tensions, especially regarding Europe and China, while questioning the administration's commitment to international institutions. Susannah Glickman, a historian, examines the encroachment of private equity in governmental and military realms, raising concerns about its impact on governance and military infrastructure, and warns against the dangers of prioritizing short-term profits over long-lasting resilience.

Emile Torres, a moral philosopher, delves into the unsettling connections between transhumanism and eugenics, questioning the ethics of tech elites. Quinn Slobodian critiques neoliberalism's roots in race science and how its ideologies persist in modern discussions. Femi Taiwo dissects the backlash against DEI initiatives, linking it to broader class dynamics and revealing its superficiality. Kristin Du Mez explores the rise of Christian nationalism and its alarming political implications, while Susannah Glickman examines the defense industry's role in shaping Silicon Valley, uncovering troubling narratives behind high-tech development.

Susannah Glickman, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University, dives deep into the intriguing intersection of defense tech and industrial policy. She discusses how Silicon Valley's tech firms are reshaping the Republican agenda and critiques their short-term profit focus. Glickman also highlights the paradox of these companies demanding industrial policy while undermining its foundations. Additionally, she examines the impact of venture capital on defense startups and the implications of Silicon Valley culture infiltrating the Pentagon under the Trump administration.