Lisa Anderson, Salam Fayyad, and Amos Yadlin discuss Israeli strategy, whether Hamas can be destroyed, and the hope for a return to a peace process. They explore the goals and challenges of Israel in Gaza, the US dimension of the conflict, differing approaches to dismantling Hamas, proposals for the day after the war, potential governance of Gaza, and regional involvement.

Fareed Zakaria, host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, discusses America's pessimism and its impact on foreign policy strategies. He argues that the pessimistic assumptions are wrong and harmful. Topics include the concept of American declinism, the US global position, the turn against trade and nostalgia for manufacturing, the rise of China, and the Biden administration's approaches to China and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Economists Adam Posen, Zongyuan Zoe Liu, and Michael Pettis discuss the causes of China's economic stagnation, including the lack of consumer rebound and the challenges of transitioning to a new growth model. They also explore the impact of China's foreign policy and civil-military fusion strategy, and the concept of the middle income trap on the rise and fall of the private sector.

The podcast discusses how artificial intelligence will transform the US military, including topics such as the competitive advantage of the US in AI innovation, the importance of responsible AI and potential dangers, creating a digital academy for tech talent, challenges in working with the federal government, and challenges in domestic politics and national security.

Former Israeli security chief Ami Ayalon discusses the importance of having a clear political goal and addressing security failures to achieve lasting peace in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The podcast explores the Israeli government's internal disagreements, political turbulence in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy, and efforts to advocate for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Amaney Jamal, dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, discusses a recent survey revealing low support for Hamas and their leader among Palestinians. The podcast explores the declining confidence in existing Palestinian regimes, viability of Israel's objective to eliminate Hamas, proposals for extending authority over Gaza, and promoting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Dara Massicot, an expert on the Russian military, discusses how Russia's treatment of its soldiers is affecting the war in Ukraine. The podcast covers topics such as Russia's perception of the conflict, their military objectives, potential missile launches, recruitment strategies, and understanding an adversary's military power.

The podcast discusses the recent turmoil in the Middle East, including the shattered hopes of normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, the impact of normalization on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran's involvement in the region, political dynamics in the Middle East, the APEC CEO Summit, and the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Journalist Ian Johnson returns to China and finds a country in stagnation, with a focus on control and security. He explores dissent and the underground historians battling for China's future. The podcast also explores China's deviation from successful policies, the fallout of its zero COVID policy, youth unemployment, counterhistorians challenging China's narrative, and the need for alternative perspectives in the China debate.

Ashley Tellis, observer and shaper of the U.S.-Indian relationship, discusses the need for Washington to understand Indian interests. He explores India's changing approach to China and the implications for India-US relations. The podcast also examines the Biden administration's stance on India and the limits and convergence in US-India collaboration on the China issue. It explores the evolution of the Quad and highlights the challenges and constraints in India's relationship with the United States.