Counterpoint

On the night of Oct. 1, Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel. It was the latest in a deadly tit for tat between the two countries. The regionwide war that the Biden administration doesn’t want now seems to be happening. And for that reason, the idea of taking out Iran’s nuclear program with military strikes seems less theoretical and more like a real possibility.Foreign Policy deputy editor Sasha Polakow-Suransky is joined by Matt Kroenig, the vice president of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and a professor of government at Georgetown University, and Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and a lecturer in international affairs at George Washington University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the start of a war in Gaza that has killed upwards of 40,000 people, many of them civilians. Throughout this conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pursued his own political and military agenda at odds with Washington’s calls for negotiations and de-escalation. Yet the flow of U.S. arms has continued. FP deputy editor Sasha Polakow-Suransky is joined by Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director of DAWN, an organization working to reform U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, and Dennis Ross, who was Washington’s point person in Middle East peace negotiations under two U.S. presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each week, FP deputy editor Sasha Polakow-Suransky and his guests will tackle one pressing question from two opposing points of view. Listen in as an international cast of diplomats, journalists, academics and activists from around the globe debate controversial issues that get to the heart of the world’s biggest dilemmas. This season’s debates include, “Should the United States withhold military aid from Israel?”; “Should the Global South Denounce Russia’s war in Ukraine?”; "Does Maximum Pressure on Iran Work?” and “Should the UK rejoin the EU?”Counterpoint is a Foreign Policy Podcast, in partnership with the Doha Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the future of multilateralism and the role of the United States. The concept of 'co-opetition' in geopolitics. The complex dynamics of middle countries and proxy wars. The role of multilateral organizations in addressing global crises.

C. Raja Mohan, Senior fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi, discusses how to reengage with the global south and whether the term is relevant today. The podcast explores the resurgence of the global south, power dynamics, the rise of mini-laterals, inequities in financing, and strategies for developing a shared agenda between the North and South.

Monica Medina, President and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society and former US Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, discusses the challenges facing ocean biodiversity including pollution, overfishing, and climate impacts. The podcast explores the role of oceans in protecting biodiversity and combating climate change, the impact of world events on policymaking, the importance of the High Seas Treaty, and the significance of ocean conservation for the US economy and climate.

Explore the causes and challenges of the world's refugee crisis, including conflicts, climate crisis, and political instability. Learn about the UNHCR's response to a major earthquake in Country X and the complex nature of refugee movements. Discover the importance of long-term resilience and finding solutions for those unable to return home. Hear stories of hope and resilience from people affected by conflict and displacement.

The podcast discusses the European Union's AI Act, the benefits and concerns of regulating artificial intelligence, Brussels's leading role in global conversations on technology regulation, the challenge of older leaders understanding AI, and the difficulty of planning for the future amidst multiple crises.

Rep. Andy Kim calls for a foreign policy focused on coalition building in US-China relations. Importance of comprehensive approach, boosting America's strength, and investing in talent pool. Significance of diplomatic engagement with China and proposal for more diplomacy. Persistence and open dialogue crucial in international relations.

Science journalist Angela Saini discusses her book 'The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality' and how to reset gender norms. Topics include the role of size and physical strength in male domination, gender dynamics in India, revolution vs reform in challenging the patriarchy, unpaid labor, and the origins of patriarchy throughout history.