The Foreign Affairs Interview

The podcast delves into India's growing population and economy, as well as the potential impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. It also explores the consolidation of power, concerns about civil rights, and the delicate balancing act between China and the US in India's foreign policy.

Exploring the divisive impact of Netanyahu's policies on Israeli society, the legacy of Moshe Dayan and his influence on Israeli history, Netanyahu's erosion of civil liberties, American-Israeli relations and U.S. influence, and reporting challenges in Israeli conflict.

The podcast explores the lack of clarity and strategy in the Israeli offensive in Gaza, the regional dynamics and risks in the conflict, the understanding of Iranian strategy and proxy groups, the US role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Biden administration's strategy, and the different perspectives within the Israeli government regarding the future of Gaza.

Former US Secretary of Defense Bob Gates warns of the dangerous geopolitical landscape and dysfunction in Washington. The podcast explores the lack of fear towards the United States, the need for a clear strategy and military assistance in Ukraine, the risks of escalating rhetoric in US-China relationship, the nature of the Chinese-Russian alliance, and the over militarization of American foreign policy and conflicts in the Middle East.

The podcast discusses Ukraine's current stalemate in the war, the need for the West to not give up on Ukraine, and the country's theory of victory. It also explores concerns over nuclear use, the importance of resuming support to Ukraine, and challenges surrounding the October 7 attack.

The podcast discusses Putin's hold on power in Russia and the ongoing war in Ukraine. It explores topics such as 'learned indifference' among Russians, support for repressive laws, cracks in the social contract, discontent among patriotic families, and attacks on individual morality and LGBTQ rights.

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.