Foreign Policy Live

Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, discusses USAID priorities, market distortion in African development, challenges to democracy, and the delicate balance between quantity and quality of aid.

Discussion on the effectiveness of the United Nations and its role in solving global challenges. Interview with U.S. ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Priorities for the UN General Assembly meetings, progress and challenges in achieving sustainable development goals, devastating conditions at the Chad Sudan border, recent interactions between Russian and North Korean leaders, US support for Ukraine, and concerns raised by Ukrainian politicians.

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu discusses Taiwan's defense strategy and security in the face of China's threat. The podcast explores the parallels between Ukraine and Taiwan, the impact of public diplomacy and military preparedness, Taiwan's semiconductor industry, security relations, and concerns of Chinese economic slowdown on Taiwan.

The podcast explores the significance of alliances in global politics, focusing on the role of the G7 and its challenges in addressing global issues. It discusses nightmare coalitions for the US and China, the importance of revitalizing the UN, and the competitive dynamics between China and industrial democracies in global rulemaking.

This podcast discusses America's policy towards Taiwan, the potential consequences of China annexing Taiwan, Taiwan's progress in digital affairs and defense against disinformation, and the prospect of conflict in the Taiwan Strait.

Host Ravi Agrawal is joined by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Freedom House President Mike Abramowitz, and senior fellow Shadi Hamid to explore the decline of democracy worldwide. They discuss the impact of repressive behavior, technology polarization, erosion of press freedom and other freedoms, fighting corruption, and challenges faced by corporations in authoritarian states like China. The speakers emphasize the importance of upholding democratic institutions and the global demand for democracy.

As a special summer edition of Foreign Policy Live, Ravi Agrawal shares the mic with his colleague Amelia Lester and answers audience questions on China’s economic slowdown, the state of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, and more.This episode was recorded before the Wagner group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was reportedly killed in a plane crash in Russia.And while you're here, listeners, we're offering a rare 50 percent discount on a subscription to Foreign Policy for a short time. Go to foreignpolicy.com/subscribe and enter promo code FPLIVE. If you sign up for the annual subscription, you’ll get 50 percent off the entire year. Our usual discounts are much much smaller, so if you've been thinking about subscribing, now is the time.Suggested reading:Howard W. French: Niger’s Coup Is a Turning Point for AfricansFP Live Debate: Has China Peaked?Paul Scharre: AI’s Gatekeepers Aren’t Prepared for What’s Coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home to just over 3 million people, the Indian state of Manipur is the site of intense conflict between its two largest ethnic groups. The violence, which broke out in May, has largely gone uncovered in the West. Why is it happening? What can be done to stop it? And how will it impact the broader region? Journalist Barkha Dutt and defense analyst Sushant Singh join Ravi Agrawal to discuss.Suggested reading:Sushant Singh: Manipur Crisis Tests Modi’s IndiaMichael Kugelman: India Steps Up Diplomacy With MyanmarSushant Singh: Modi Can’t Look Away From Manipur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is slowing, unemployment remains low, and a recession is now considered unlikely. And the Biden administration is taking credit, citing its economic policies—Bidenomics—as the reason. But is that true? And have these policies followed through on their promise?White House economist Heather Boushey debates Ravi Agrawal on the merits of Bidenomics and how to strengthen the American middle class. Suggested reading:Adam Posen: America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add UpJames C. Capretta: The New Washington Consensus on Trade is WrongRavi Agrawal: The White House’s Case for Industrial PolicyAdam Tooze: The Mixed Bag of BidenomicsRavi Agrawal: ‘De-Risking is Consulting Gibberish’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House’s China policy needs a reset. So says Rep. Ro Khanna, who has a plan to rebalance trade ties with Beijing and reduce tensions. Host Ravi Agrawal quizzes Khanna on China, the war in Ukraine, India, and more. Foreign Policy Live will be holding an ask-me-anything later this summer. Send in your questions to podcasts@foreignpolicy.com or by visiting foreignpolicy.com/live.Suggested reading:Melissa Morgan: Congressman Ro Khanna Addresses Intersection of America’s Economy and U.S.-China Geopolitical ChallengesGregory W. Meeks: Anti-China Rhetoric Distracts Washington—and Boosts BeijingsA. Wess Mitchell: Why Biden’s China Reset Is a Bad IdeaReid Smith: Why the U.S.-China ‘Cold War’ Framing Is So Dangerous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices