Dr Jordan B Peterson and Walter Russell Mead cross continents in a broad discussion over world affairs. They go in-depth on the state of China’s totalitarian regime, Vladimir Putin's plans for the war with Ukraine, the growing unrest under Iran’s iron fist, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and how a push for American optimism is necessary to best face these emboldened challengers on the world stage. Walter Russell Mead is a writer, professor, and academic, focusing his efforts on international policy and affairs. He is the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College and taught American foreign policy at Yale University. Mead has worked as a columnist for publications such as The Wall Street Journal and was editor at large for The American Interest. His books include “Mortal Splendor,” “Special Providence,” “Power, Terror, Peace and War,” “God and Gold,” and most recently “The Arc of a Covenant.”

Recently, Walter Russell Mead wrote an outstanding article in Tablet titled “You Are Not Destined to Live in Quiet Times.” It’s about the paradox—and great dangers—of technological progress: “Human ingenuity has made us much safer from natural calamities. We can treat many diseases, predict storms, build dams both to prevent floods and to save water against drought, and many other fine things. Many fewer of us starve than in former times, and billions of us today enjoy better living conditions than our forebears dreamed possible. Yet if we are safer from most natural catastrophes, we are more vulnerable than ever to human-caused ones.” Today on Honestly, Walter talks about that significant vulnerability, and why human-caused catastrophes are the most serious threat to humanity today. Walter also explains why he believes we have definitively entered a pre-war era, and what he thinks needs to change in order to get us out of it.  Walter Russell Mead is a fellow at Hudson Institute, a columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and a professor of foreign affairs and humanities at Bard College. He’s written numerous books on foreign policy, including last year’s excellent book on Israel titled The Arc of a Covenant, and he is the host of the brand-new podcast What Really Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter Russell Mead discusses the Israel-Hamas war from a global perspective, touching on the involvement of regional players and global powers. The conversation explores complexities in Gaza, including anti-Semitism, media coverage, and Hezbollah's decisions. Saudi Arabia's stance, Russia and China's influence in the region, and American support for Israel are also analyzed.

Famed historian of American Foreign Policy, Walter Russell Mead, discusses the evolving war in the Middle East and why we are living through the most dangerous period in international affairs since the 1930s. They explore historical parallels and differences, the apocalyptic strain in American politics, ideological influences on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, potential collusion among America's adversaries, and the possibility of direct U.S. involvement in Israel's war against Hamas.

Walter and Jeremy discuss weed v. booze, the God wars in Africa, Trump’s Hispanic base, how Britain botched victory, and America’s Blue Model society.Each week on What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern help you understand the news, decide what matters and what doesn’t, and enjoy following the story of America and the world more than you do now. For more, check out tabletmag.com/whatreallymatters. You can read Walter Russell Mead’s Tablet column here, and check out more from Tablet here.Connect with us Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow Walter on Twitter Follow Jeremy on Twitter Email us: wrm@tabletmag.com

American foreign policy expert Walter Russell Mead joins host Marshall Kosloff to discuss key developments in US foreign and domestic policy. They explore the concept of the 'Arsenal of Democracy' and argue against the idea of American decline. They also examine the supply chain crisis, the importance of a diversified manufacturing supply chain, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, they discuss the nature of modern warfare and concerns about production capacity in the United States.

A leading expert in foreign policy, Walter Russell Mead believes his lack of a PhD—and interest in actually going places—has helped him avoid academic silos and institutional groupthink that’s rendered the field ineffective for decades. Mead’s latest book, which explores the American-Israeli relationship, is characteristically wide-ranging and multidisciplinary, resulting in “less a history of U.S.-Israel policy than a sweeping and masterfully told history of U.S. foreign policy in general”, according to a New York Times review. He joined Tyler to discuss how the decline of American religiosity has influenced US foreign policy, which American presidents best and least understood the Middle East, the shrewd reasons Stalin supported Israel, the Saudi secret to political stability, the fate of Pakistan, the most likely scenario for China moving on Taiwan, the gun pointed at the head of German business, the US’s “murderous fetishization of ideology over reality” in Sub-Saharan Africa, the inherent weakness in having a foreign policy establishment dominated by academics, what he learned from attending the Groton School, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded August 31st, 2022 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter Follow Walter on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Walter Russell Mead, American academic and author, discusses the shape of the next era after our information age, the polarized nature of American politics, the profound changes in society, the religious nature of the current age, the decline of the Westphalian nation state, the complex history of the 1948 Altilena incident in Israel, polarization in America, and personal experiences with world leaders.

Walter Russell Mead, a Bard College professor and Wall Street Journal columnist, joins the discussion with insights on global affairs. He explores the complexities of U.S.-Israeli relations amid military conflicts, questioning the apparent discord between Israel's actions and American directives. The conversation shifts to Ukraine's ongoing struggle, highlighting the need for reevaluation in response to Russia's tactics. They also address the looming mental health crisis in America linked to political polarization and reflect on the legacy of Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh.

Walter Russell Mead, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, engages in a rich discussion about the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He emphasizes the need for peace efforts to prioritize Palestinian governance and economic viability. The conversation shifts to the evolving nature of nationalism and its implications for American identity. Mead also reflects on how ideologies like liberalism and Marxism mirror Abrahamic faiths, exploring their roles as modern religions and their impact on today's geopolitical fears and societal beliefs.