The President’s Inbox

Steven Cook, senior fellow at CFR, discusses the renewed fighting in Gaza, the collapse of the ceasefire, international perception of Israel's actions, potential for wider war, Israeli leadership's perspective, and the potential isolation of Israel.

Michelle Gavin, Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, discusses the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa, including challenges faced by the region, urbanization and economic growth, deforestation in the Amazon, and the importance of U.S. ambassadors in international diplomacy.

Peter Trubowitz, a professor of international relations and director of the Phelan U.S. Center at the London School of Economics and an associate fellow at Chatham House, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the reasons for the rise of anti-globalism in Western countries and its consequences for world order.   Mentioned on the Episode   Peter Trubowitz and Brian Burgoon, Geopolitics and Democracy: The Western Liberal Order from Foundation to Fracture   Peter Trubowitz and Brian Burgoon, “Make the Center Vital Again,” Foreign Affairs   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/anti-globalization-backlash-peter-trubowitz 

Matthew Goodman, distinguished fellow for global economic policy and director of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies at CFR, discusses the upcoming APEC Summit in San Francisco. Topics include reducing dependencies on China for critical resources, creating a resilient and sustainable future, and the goals and outcomes of the APEC 2023 forum for the Biden administration.

Nicholas Eberstadt, an expert in political economy, discusses how demographic trends in China, Russia, and the United States will shape global geopolitics. Topics include the challenges and aging population in China, Russia's low human capital, concerns about human resources in the United States, and investing in Africa while addressing the challenges of governance.

Matthew Waxman, a law professor, discusses the laws of war and their application in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Topics discussed include the legality of Israel's self-defense, conduct in war, and proportional military attacks. The podcast also explores the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction and the actions of ICC in relation to international humanitarian law.

Linda Robinson, senior fellow at CFR, discusses the diplomatic and political challenges of the Israel-Hamas war. Topics include the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, sustainability of the border closure, concerns of a second front with Hezbollah, US involvement, and Israel's strategic dilemma.

Christopher M. Tuttle, senior fellow at CFR, discusses the intense battle over the selection of the next Speaker of the House within the U.S. House Republican party. This episode explores the factors behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy's replacement, the dynamics between McCarthy and Scalise, and potential outcomes for American foreign policy.

Elliot Abrams and Steven Cook discuss the context and consequences of Hamas' surprise attack on Israel, including the reasons for the attack and the strategic goals of Hamas. They explore the potential Iranian complicity in the conflict and the surprise of Israeli and American intelligence services. They also delve into the United States' response to the war and the reasons behind the conflict, including public support for military action.

Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how U.S.-Russia relations have evolved since the Cold War.     Enter the CFR book giveaway by October 17, 2023, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Getting Russia Right by Thomas Graham. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here.    Mentioned on the Podcast   Thomas Graham, Getting Russia Right   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/getting-russia-right-thomas-graham