The President’s Inbox

History professor Michael Kimmage discusses Russia's war in Ukraine, exploring the conflict's origins, global repercussions, and the complex interactions between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. The podcast delves into historical events, security arrangements, NATO membership debates, and the global fallout of the conflict, highlighting Russia's strategic miscalculations and the impact on global security.

Steven A. Cook discusses the conflict in Gaza, Israeli military tactics, the debate over drafting the Haredim community, Israel's political landscape amidst trials, US-Israel relations, and challenges in influencing the conflict's outcome.

W.J. Hennigan, a correspondent for the Opinion section of the New York Times, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the risk of nuclear war in an era of growing geopolitical competition.    Mentioned on the Episode    "At the Brink," New York Times   J. Hennigan, "How America Made Nuclear War the President's Decision," New York Times   J. Hennigan, "Nuclear War Is Called Unimaginable. In Fact, It's Not Imagined Enough," New York Times   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at:  https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/confronting-nuclear-threat-wj-hennigan 

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.

Exploration of the surge in migrants at the U.S. southern border, impact of Title 42 policy, challenges of immigration and asylum, complexities of immigration law and policy, and proposed solutions to address immigration challenges.

Exploring challenges that adolescent girls face globally, such as violence and early marriage. Highlighting the importance of education in empowering girls and addressing issues like child marriage. Advocating for policy changes and international assistance to support girls' education and well-being.

The podcast discusses promoting economic development in impoverished countries, empowering women in rural communities for economic stability, implementing a holistic development approach in global aid initiatives, economic development and security challenges in West Africa, and combatting extremism and political turmoil in the region.

Journalists Miriam Elder and Carla Anne Robbins discuss the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, highlighting struggles faced by Ukrainian forces, Putin's control in Russia, challenges of passing military aid in Washington, and the importance of continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Kat Duffy, a senior fellow for digital and cyberspace policy at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the capacity of the U.S. government to lead in creating a framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI).    Mentioned on the Episode    Kat Duffy and Katie Harbath, "Defending the Year of Democracy," Foreign Affairs   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/governance-artificial-intelligence-kat-duffy  

Ray Takeyh, the Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at CFR, and Robin Wright, a contributing writer and columnist for the New Yorker, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ramifications of U.S. retaliation against Iranian-backed militias after the killing of three U.S. service members in Jordan on January 28.   Mentioned on the Episode    Ray Takeyh, The Last Shah: America, Iran and the Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty   Robin Wright, Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at:  https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/us-airstrikes-iraq-and-syria-ray-takeyh-and-robin-wright