The President’s Inbox

Matthias Matthijs and Daniela Schwarzer discuss the outcomes of the recent elections in Britain and France, focusing on the implications for Europe. They analyze the shifts in the UK's political landscape, Brexit's impact on UK-EU relations, and potential changes under a new Prime Minister. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by governments in both countries and the rise of right-wing parties in European elections.

Jack Rakove, a professor at Stanford University, discusses the Declaration of Independence and its relevance today. Topics include the road to independence, the impact of the Declaration, and reflections on the founders' innovations. A fascinating look at American history and the Constitution.

Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine discuss the U.S. response to China's rise. Topics include historical background of U.S pivot to Asia, challenges faced, diplomatic strategies with China, and the potential catastrophic impact of a US-China war.

Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow at CFR, discusses Sudan's ongoing civil war, including the power struggles, devastating impact on cities, challenges in estimating death toll, lack of humanitarian access, and urgent need for global intervention to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

Discussing the 2024 European Parliament elections, Liana Fix and Matthias Mattijs explore topics such as German power in European Russia policy, EU election stakes, and potential shifts in European politics. They analyze the impact of the recent elections on the EU's political landscape, highlighting trends in voter turnout, far-right support, and the resilience of the pro-EU center. The podcast also delves into the selection process for the head of the European Commission and the implications of Ursula von der Leyen's potential second term.

Steven A. Cook, a Middle East expert, discusses US policy in the region, highlighting shifts from ambitious goals to pragmatic approaches. They explore historical events like the Iranian Revolution and challenges in promoting democracy. The conversation emphasizes the need for nuanced strategies and clear assessments to navigate the complexities of the Middle East.

Andrés Rozental, a distinguished retired Mexican diplomat, discusses Mexico's upcoming election dynamics, key players like AMLO, and pressing issues for citizens. The podcast also explores the Mexico-US relationship challenges, cartel violence, USMCA agreement significance, and disputes in trade relations under USMCA.

David Sanger, White House correspondent, discusses America's new Cold Wars with a focus on geopolitical rivalry, Russian interference, China's influence, semiconductor self-sufficiency, AI safety, nuclear arms limitation, and navigating relationships with Russia and China.

Associate research professor of public policy, Andrew Reddie, discusses the impact of AI on warfare, emphasizing the evolution over revolution in military operations. Topics include AI tools for data analysis, anomaly detection, and decision support, challenges of integrating AI into nuclear decision-making, and upcoming high-level AI talks between Washington and Beijing. The episode also explores regulating AI in military operations through a political declaration and the need for governance frameworks and adversarial testing for responsible AI future.

Guest John Ikenberry discusses the relevance of liberal internationalism for U.S. global leadership. Topics include historical roots, benefits of collaboration, challenges facing the global order, geopolitical alignments, and strategies for success in the 21st century.