Heritage Explains

Have you heard of Somaliland? It has been de facto independent for 30 years, and they have taken great strides to pursue democracy, free speech, and free market ideas. Because of this, the U.S. should recognize Somaliland as an independent country. In practice, the territory is not now, nor is likely to be, a part of Somalia. Acknowledging that reality would allow Washington to create more effective policy in an important and contested region. In addition, a strong relationship with an independent Somaliland could potentially benefit the US, as we try to hedge against Chinese influence in the region. On this episode, Heritage Foundation expert, Josh Meservey, joins us to explain. Show NotesThe U.S. Should Recognize Somaliland - https://www.heritage.org/global-politics/report/the-us-should-recognize-somalilandMissing Opportunities in Somaliland - https://www.heritage.org/africa/commentary/missing-opportunities-somalilandThe Great Promise of Closer U.S.-Somaliland Ties: An Address by H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi - https://www.heritage.org/africa/event/the-great-promise-closer-us-somaliland-ties-address-he-muse-bihi-abdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was recently released that the Biden administration essentially begged China to try and sway Putin to not invade Ukraine. But this posture ignores the growing array of ties between Beijing and Moscow. To imagine that China would wish to support the U.S. against Russia is to imagine a shared set of interests between the U.S. and Beijing that does not exist. On this episode, Heritage expert Dean Cheng explains the details of this complicated maneuver, and why given the even greater economic and military ties that now link Moscow and Beijing, Washington needs to reprioritize strengthening the United States itself.Show Notes:China, Russia, and Ukraine: It’s Folly to Think Beijing Will Work With West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, David Ditch, a policy analyst in Heritage’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, explains how Congress can balance the budget in 10 years. READ: Budget Blueprint for Fiscal Year 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's rewind. This week we go back in time to understand where the conflict started in Ukraine. Heritage expert Luke Coffey helps to explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is time for the United States to develop an Atlantic strategy. The U.S. has the means to do so—what is required is political will. So what would this Atlantic strategy look like? What would it cost? On this episode Luke Coffey explains how President Biden can pick up where President Trump left off, and develop a plan that does not make the U.S. vulnerable in our backyard.Show NotesThe U.S. Cannot Neglect Its Backyard—It Is Time for an Atlantic Strategy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all remember the summer of 2020 when Black Lives Matter launched into the mainstream of cultural discourse. It was a rally cry at protests and demonstrations around the world, and posted all over sporting events. But we also remember the riots resulting in property destruction, injury, and an attack on police. So the movement started, but what have they been up to since? Recently, there have been many questions about their leadership, tax-exempt status, and donations. What have they been doing with all of the money raised? On this episode, Mike Gonzalez joins us to discuss what we know and most importantly what we don’t know about the Black Lives Matter organization. He literally wrote the book on BLM, and the Marxist revolution they desire. Show Notes:Mike's Book referenced in the episode: BLM: The Making of a Marxist Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/BLM-Making-New-Marxist-Revolution/dp/1641772239Black Lives Matter Continues To Harm America, Money Problems Aside:https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/black-lives-matter-continues-harm-america-money-problems-aside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Heritage Explains Live, Tim Doescher sits down with Heritage Tech Fellow Kara Frederick for a long-form interview. They discuss Kara's latest report on pro-active ways conservatives can push back against big tech's repeated and intentional silencing of conservative ideas from their platforms.If you want to catch the video from this interview, see it here: https://fb.watch/b3Qdd_8aW2/To read Kara's report, see it here: https://www.heritage.org/technology/report/combating-big-techs-totalitarianism-road-map Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Cully Stimson, deputy director of Heritage’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, explains why crime is up in New York City. Read his op-ed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Given the grave human rights abuses, the and legitimate national security threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party, they should never have been allowed to host the Olympics. On this episode recorded live at the Heritage Foundation, we talk with Heritage Foundation President, Dr. Kevin Roberts. He reminds us of what's at stake with our complex relationship with China, holds the Biden Administration accountable for failed leadership, and gives us way we can pushback in our own lives. To watch the episode recorded live in-studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqkuNmxBVJk&ab_channel=TheHeritageFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we watch in real time the crisis between Ukraine and Russia play out, the media and people following the situation continue to ask if Putin's Russia will invade Ukraine. But regardless of an invasion, we need to realize that this crisis is happening because of President Biden’s weakness on the world stage. This episode talks about the delicate situation, the state of play, and how U.S. foreign policy should be driven by one priority above all others—the safety, security, and well-being of Americans and our interests.Show Notes:China’s Xi Wins Biden-Putin Cage Match Over Ukrainehttps://www.heritage.org/global-politics/commentary/chinas-xi-wins-biden-putin-cage-match-over-ukraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.