Foreign Policy Live
Foreign Policy
Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world.Foreign Policy magazine subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreignpolicy.com/live/.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 46min
Israel Orders Complete Siege on Gaza
Aaron David Miller, Senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses the recent Hamas attack on Israeli towns and Israel's siege on Gaza. He explores the potential involvement of Hezbollah in the conflict and the challenges faced by the US administration in managing the situation. Miller also reflects on the failure of Israeli intelligence and the need for a lasting solution in the region.
Oct 6, 2023 • 47min
What China’s Slowdown Means for the World
Lingling Wei, Adam Posen, and James Palmer discuss the potential impact of China's economic slowdown on the global economy, focusing on declining property sales, government intervention, and risks of public resentment. They also explore the challenges of high debt and limited spending options, as well as the effects of youth unemployment on public sentiment in China. The episode emphasizes the significance of mental health and introduces online therapy with BetterHelp.
Oct 3, 2023 • 38min
Global Dispatches Podcast
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Sep 29, 2023 • 45min
Heather Cox Richardson on American Democracy
Historian and Boston College Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins the podcast to discuss her book 'Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America'. They explore the historical tactics of political polarization and disinformation, the parallels between past and present states of American democracy, FDR's New Deal and its relevance today, President Biden's vision for restoring a government that works for ordinary Americans, and the importance of creating an inclusive society and global awareness.
Sep 19, 2023 • 32min
Samantha Power on Development Diplomacy
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.
Sep 18, 2023 • 30min
What Washington Wants From the U.N. This Week
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.
Sep 15, 2023 • 45min
How Taiwan Is Learning From Ukraine
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.
Sep 8, 2023 • 38min
The World’s Most Important Alliances
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.
Sep 6, 2023 • 49min
Irregular Warfare Podcast
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.
Sep 1, 2023 • 38min
The Democracy Dilemma
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.
