Foreign Policy Live

Experts Sari Bashi and Shira Efron discuss the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, challenges in providing aid, Israel's response, diplomatic implications, aid distribution complexities, and the global hunger crisis, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention to prevent a famine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses the impact of $60 billion in military aid on Kyiv's war efforts, highlighting the urgency for artillery ammunition and air defense systems. The podcast explores challenges in aligning Republicans on foreign policy, economic dynamics, negotiations with Russia, and the influence of Middle Eastern conflicts on European war efforts.

Matthew Kroenig discusses the unity in Republican foreign policy, potential Trump 2.0 policies, and comparisons between Trumpism and Reaganism. They explore GOP divisions on Ukraine, China relations, isolationism post-Trump, and implications of a second Trump term for NATO and alliances.

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend accelerated concerns of a widening Middle East crisis. Israel’s response on Friday was limited and appeared to heed calls for caution by Western allies. What does this mean for the conflict in Gaza as well as the region?Ravi Agrawal is joined by Iran expert Suzanne Maloney and Israeli journalist Ronan Bergman for this discussion.Suggested reading:Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig: Have Israel and the United States Done Enough to Deter Iran?Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer: Israel’s Military Risks Being OverstretchedSina Toossi: Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With IsraelDavid E. Rosenberg: Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With IsraelFor more podcasts, check out the latest episode of Disorder, 'How Small States Can Save the World,' featuring Former President of Armenia Dr Armen Sarkissian: https://linktr.ee/disorderpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delving into Narendra Modi's popularity in India, the podcast explores the shift towards a Hindu-centric vision, social and economic disparities, political challenges, and India's evolving global positioning. The engaging discussion also encourages listener interaction and introduces a new podcast on global policy.

The largest security crisis in the Western Hemisphere—the ongoing violence in Haiti—is severely underreported. Tens of thousands of people are fleeing the capital. Aid organizations are warning of an impending famine. What should be done?FP Live host Ravi Agrawal is joined by Miami-based journalist Jacqueline Charles and Jake Johnson, the author of Aid State, to discuss the crisis and possible responses by the international community.Suggested reading:Jake Johnson: Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and the Battle to Control HaitiHoward W. French: Haiti Must Liberate Itself, AgainAlexander Causwell: Haiti is Facing an Insurgency, Not a Gang Problem Imran Bayoumi: Haiti’s Chaos Shows How Far U.S. Stability Efforts Have to Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN's Jim Sciutto discusses the growing alliance between Russia and China and its impact on U.S. influence abroad. They explore historical instances of great-power competition and the potential shifts with a second term for Donald Trump. Topics include Russia's military capabilities, geopolitical historical analogies, and potential policy shifts in Trump's foreign policy.

Colin P. Clarke, a counterterrorism analyst, discusses ISIS's recent attack in Moscow, the motivations behind targeting Russia, and the global implications. The podcast explores ISIS-K's global network, resurgence in multiple regions, media bias in terrorism coverage, Al-Qaeda's comeback, Hamas's potential transformation, and the challenges of counterterrorism funding amidst great power competition.

Foreign policy is not typically a priority for the American voter. And yet, the outcome of the upcoming U.S. election will have an outsized impact on world affairs. How are allies and adversaries alike weighing the 2024 election? Former diplomat Richard Haass joins Ravi Agrawal to discuss.Richard Haass is president emeritus at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of the popular substack at Home and Away.Suggested reading:Richard Haass: The War That Israel Could Have FoughtRichard Haass: At Home and AwayFareed Zakaria: The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and AbroadDamon Wilson and Lynn Lee: South Korea Can Be a Democratic Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiators failed to reach a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war that would have paused hostilities before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. How does the rest of the Middle East view this breakdown in negotiations? For the United States in particular, how will this shape its standing in the region, and what does it mean for the conflict moving forward?Mina Al-Oraibi, the editor in chief of the National newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, shares her insights with Ravi Agrawal.Suggested reading:Aaron David Miller: Why an End to the War in Gaza Is Still Far OffDaniel Byman: Will Gaza Ever Recover?Caroline de Gruyter: Israel and Palestine Are Now in a Religious WarStephen M. Walt: It’s Not Too Late for Restrained Foreign Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices