Carnegie Connects
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsCarnegie Connects is our premier virtual event series hosted by Aaron David Miller. Every other week, he tackles the most pressing foreign policy issues of the day in conversations with journalists, policymakers, historians, and experts.
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Congress’ Role in Foreign Policy: A Conversation With Rep. Mikie Sherrill
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBCongress is more involved in foreign policy — both formally and informally — than most Americans realize. With the war in Ukraine entering its third year, the Israeli-Hamas war continuing with no end in sight, and economic competition with China rising, Congress is likely to take a greater interest and have more influence on foreign policy in the coming year. How divided is Congress on the key foreign policy issues of the day? Will party lines determine the passage of a $60 billion aid pack...
Can Israel Win Its War With Hamas? A Conversation With Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBAs the Israeli-Hamas war enters its sixth month, the conflict shows no signs of abating. The humanitarian plight of Gazans continues to deteriorate while the prospects of a major Israeli ground campaign in Rafah looms. At the same time, the negotiations surrounding a potential hostage deal appear stalled. What are Israel's current objectives in the conflict? How do tensions along the Israeli-Lebanon border factor in, and what of rising tensions with Washington? Aaron David Miller welcomes f...
Getting China Right: A Conversation With David Rennie
February 29, 2024 20:25 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLate last year, the Economist asked an intriguing question: How scary is China? President Joe Biden’s administration clearly considers China a peer competitor to the United States and many in Congress view Beijing as a mortal threat. There’s no doubt that China poses serious challenges, even dangers in some areas, for America. But is Washington overlooking China’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities, and misunderstanding what China wants from America and the world? Are we getting China right? A...
U.S. Policy and the Israel-Hamas War: A Conversation with Ambassador David Satterfield
February 20, 2024 21:17 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAs the Israel-Gaza war enters its fifth month, the humanitarian situation for 2.3 million Gazans is increasingly dire. A grinding process of inspections of trucks has slowed delivery of aid, while Israel's ground campaign in southern Gaza—where an estimated 1.9 million displaced Palestinians now reside—makes using predictable and reliable corridors for transport extremely difficult. What is the future for Palestinians in Gaza? How does the Biden administration envision the proverbial day af...
Political Violence in America: A Conversation with Mary B. McCord
February 09, 2024 17:04 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn its threat assessment for 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security forecast that, among other threats, the 2024 election cycle will be a “key event for possible violence and foreign influence targeting our election infrastructure, processes and personnel.” Indeed, Attorney General Merrick Garland noted that in recent months there had been a “deeply disturbing spike” in threats against government workers and public servants. What is the nature of these threats? What is driving and e...
Ukraine in 2024: In Search of the Best U.S. Policy
January 19, 2024 20:55 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Israel-Hamas war may have pushed Ukraine off the front pages, but Russia's war against Kyiv is almost certain to remain a key focus of U.S. foreign policy throughout 2024. Tough choices await. Hopes that the combination of a successful Ukrainian counter-offensive, tough sanctions, and diplomatic pressure might force Putin to alter his strategic calculus have given way to a more realistic assessment that this conflict might last for many years. What should we expect on the battlefield in...
The Israeli-Hamas War: Intelligence, Strategy, and the Day After
December 14, 2023 20:30 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAs the Israel-Hamas war enters its second month, the role of intelligence has figured prominently. How did Israel fail to grasp Hamas’s intentions and capabilities and to anticipate the October 7 attack? Was this a failure of imagination or were there structural and bureaucratic impediments that prevented Israel’s intelligence community from identifying the dots and connecting them? Are domestic politics overriding sound intelligence analysis to shape the Israeli government’s campaign agains...
Is America Overstretched? A Conversation With General David Petraeus
November 09, 2023 16:57 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWith the ever-present possibility of tensions between the United States and China in the Indo-Pacific, the war between Russia and Ukraine with no end in sight, and a new crisis between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East that could easily escalate, the United States seems to be stretched along several political and military fronts. How should President Joe Biden’s administration think strategically and tactically about this new arc of crisis in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East? ...
The Israeli-Hamas War: A Conversation with Khalil Shikaki
November 08, 2023 15:09 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe Israel-Hamas war has pushed the Palestinian issue to center stage both in the region and internationally. Have Hamas’s October 7 attack, Israel’s blockade and airstrikes, and the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe altered Gazans’ views on Hamas? What did Hamas hope to gain from the attack? Has the Palestinian Authority been weakened further by the escalating violence in the areas under its control, and would its influence be strengthened or weakened if Israel were to succeed in destroying ...
The Israeli-Hamas War
October 18, 2023 14:09 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBSince October 7, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated to its highest level in recent years. The brutality of the Hamas attacks, the hostage-taking, and Israel’s response to date, including devastating air strikes in Gaza and the blockade—have intensified the conflict. Will Israel launch a major ground campaign against Hamas? What is the fate of the hostages? Is there a chance that the conflict could spread to the West Bank and Jerusalem or trigger a conflict between Israel and...
The Biden Administration and Iran: Where Is U.S. Policy Headed?
October 18, 2023 14:05 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRelations between Iran and the United States remain fraught. A period of de-escalation has been ushered in by Iran’s release of five American hostages in exchange for five Iranian nationals and the unfreezing of around $6 billion of Iranian assets that Tehran can now access only for food and humanitarian aid. On a separate track, through indirect negotiations, the United States and Iran reached a series of informal understandings to defuse tensions, including limits for Iran on some nuclear ...
The Ukrainian Counteroffensive: Implications for U.S. Policy
September 28, 2023 15:27 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBUkraine’s ongoing counteroffensive has perhaps unfairly left some Western policy circles disappointed. Nonetheless, the war continues seemingly with no end in sight. What are the most realistic options for Kyiv to make headway against Russia? Has the Biden administration been too risk averse in its provision of military assistance, and what kind of advanced weapons systems supplied to Ukraine might make a significant difference on the battlefield? What have the past several months taught us ...
Beyond the Counter-offensive: Where Is Ukraine Headed?
July 10, 2023 15:22 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBUncertainties abound as Ukraine begins its much-anticipated counter-offensive. Will it change the trajectory of the war or represent simply another phase in a lengthy stalemate? Meanwhile, next month’s NATO summit will mandate some tough choices about the war, Ukraine’s potential membership, and the unity of the alliance. To what extent will domestic politics in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and key European capitals shape decision-making? And what are the long-term security options for Ukraine a...
Carnegie Connects: What Lies Ahead for Palestinians?
June 22, 2023 17:39 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe Palestinian national movement is in crisis. Divided between a Hamas-controlled Gaza and a Palestinian Authority that has lost credibility with the West Bank population it partially controls, the movement lacks not only cohesion but an effective strategy to bring about an end to Israeli occupation. Confronted by Israel's most right-wing fundamentalist government, which is committed to maintaining permanent control over most of the West Bank and Jerusalem, the movement is drifting with lit...
Israel at Seventy-Five
May 24, 2023 15:53 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAs Israel turns seventy-five, protests opposing the Netanyahu government's effort to overhaul and weaken Israel's judiciary enter their twentieth week, Israel confronts unprecedented internal challenges as Israeli-Palestinian clashes in Gaza and the West Bank intensify, and Iran's nuclear program continues unconstrained. What lies ahead for Israel and the Middle East at this critical moment? Aaron David Miller sits down with former Israeli prime minister and defense minister Ehud Barak for ...
Carnegie Connects: Is It Too Late To Save the Planet?
May 16, 2023 18:51 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBCan humanity compete in the critical race against climate change, or are we destined to succumb to a world of extreme heat, flooding, drought, and irrevocable damage to the planet’s seas and biosphere? The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that time is running out but holds out hope of averting the worst. Will UN efforts like COP summits succeed soon enough? If not, who or what will lead the way? And as the climate emergency accelerates, what can the world expect from it...
Is It Too Late To Save the Planet?
May 16, 2023 18:51 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBCan humanity compete in the critical race against climate change, or are we destined to succumb to a world of extreme heat, flooding, drought, and irrevocable damage to the planet’s seas and biosphere? The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that time is running out but holds out hope of averting the worst. Will UN efforts like COP summits succeed soon enough? If not, who or what will lead the way? And as the climate emergency accelerates, what can the world expect from it...
Russia, Ukraine, and the Struggle for Democracy
April 20, 2023 18:53 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWell before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden cast the main dynamic of the 21st century as a struggle between the forces of democracy and autocracy. Putin’s aggression seemed to tether Biden’s rhetoric to the bloody reality of the most serious crisis in Europe since the end of the cold war. But with two thirds of the world’s population residing in countries that have not signed on to pro-active sanctions against Russia, is the democracy versus authoritarian framing the most effec...
U.S. Foreign Policy Today With Former National Security Advisors Tom Donilon and Stephen Hadley
March 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAmerica’s foreign policy challenges abound. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has evolved into a seemingly endless war of attrition in which neither side appears poised to win decisively. Relations between the United States and China are at their worst in decades with little discernible pathway to a more productive relationship. North Korea flexes its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities while Iran expands its enrichment capacity to near weapons-grade level. Meanwhile, international institu...
Unpacking the Ukrainian Battlefield With Russia Military Analyst Michael Kofman
March 15, 2023 17:04 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWars evolve in one of two ways—one side decisively defeats the other, or both sides, realizing that total victory is unattainable, compromise on a temporary or permanent deal to end the fighting. In Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, neither scenario is currently in play as Moscow and Kyiv plan fresh offensives and counteroffensives in 2023 along the 600-mile battlefront. How are Putin and Zelenskyy recalibrating their military strategies in the new year? How would Russia react if Ukraine ...
Inside Biden’s Ukraine Strategy With Ambassador Victoria Nuland
February 23, 2023 17:42 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAs the war in Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary, the coming months could prove decisive in a conflict that has become a war of attrition. The possibility of any negotiation in the near future appears dim as rumors spread of massive Russian and Ukrainian offensives. Kyiv and its Western partners are scrambling to bolster the Ukrainian military with tanks, air defense, and other capabilities. How does the Biden administration view the effectiveness and sustainability of its overall strate...
Unpacking Israel's New Government with Tzipi Livni
February 13, 2023 22:04 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe inauguration of the most right-wing fundamentalist government in Israel’s history poses unprecedented and extraordinary challenges. Just the other week, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government introduced new legislation that would weaken the judiciary’s independence. Meanwhile, the new government‘s hardline policies toward the Palestinians have the potential to jeopardize its relationships with its Arab neighbors. Is Israel’s democracy in danger with these new judicial reforms? How will ...
How Russia Handles Western Sanctions With Polina Ivanova
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBRussia’s war against Ukraine continues with no end in sight. Almost a year into the conflict, one of the most intriguing questions is how Russia’s economy has managed to stave off a destabilizing economic crisis in the face of unprecedented economic sanctions. How has the Russian economy survived? What has the impact of sanctions been on the Russian public? And can Russia continue to thwart international pressure to choke off the oil revenues that fuel the war effort in Ukraine? Aaron is jo...
Understanding Xi’s China With David Rennie
January 20, 2023 16:25 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe U.S.-China relationship will figure prominently in global politics for decades to come. Getting China right, to the extent that’s possible, is critically important both to minimize the chances of conflict and maximize potential cooperation. Despite its rising power, China is also wrestling with sluggish growth, an aging population, and a failed pandemic policy that has sparked backlash against President Xi’s leadership. Is Taiwan squarely in Beijing’s crosshairs today? How does Xi envisi...
Is Russia-Ukraine a Forever War?
December 19, 2022 16:33 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRussian aggression against Ukraine continues with no end in sight. While Ukrainian military offensives have shifted the momentum and recaptured significant swaths of territory, entrenched Russian positions and winter conditions have slowed the tempo of the fighting. Meanwhile, Russia’s air and missile strikes have crippled Ukrainian infrastructure and exacted a severe price on civilians. Where is the war headed? Is the resolve of the U.S.-led coalition still strong? How has the conflict affe...
Reassessment or Business as Usual in U.S.-Saudi Relations
December 07, 2022 14:53 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe U.S.-Saudi relationship is going through some of the worst tensions in decades. In the wake of the Saudi-driven OPEC Plus decision in October to cut production, Biden has warned of “consequences” for the relationship. At the same time, the White House has also granted Mohammed bin Salman legal immunity over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a sting to Biden’s calls to uphold human rights. What consequences, if any, will arise now, or will it just be a slap on the wrist for a problematic but...
America in the World With Thomas L. Friedman
November 21, 2022 20:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWhen it comes to foreign policy, George Will quipped, Americans want as little of it as possible. That much was even clearer this week as American voters had inflation, crime, abortion access, U.S. democracy, and recession fears at the top of their minds in the midterm elections. At the same time, warming temperatures, supply chain breakdowns, and a global pandemic have only reaffirmed the inescapable fact that what happens here at home is inextricably linked to events beyond America’s shore...
Midterms Debrief With S.E. Cupp and Norman Ornstein
November 15, 2022 14:13 - 49 minutes - 45 MBNext week Americans will go to the polls in a midterm election that may speak volumes on how voters view the current policies of the Biden administration and provide a snapshot of the state of America’s deeply polarized politics. How will the election results shape the second half of Biden’s term in office? What did the pollsters get right and wrong about voters’ priorities? And what do the midterms tell us—if anything—about the general election in 2024? Aaron sits down with S.E. Cupp and N...
Nukes, Protests, and Iran With Robert Malley
November 01, 2022 20:42 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWith negotiations over the nuclear deal on hold and Iran facing its most serious protests since 2009, the Biden administration is dealing with a new reality in its relations with the Iranian regime. How have the demonstrations reshaped the administration’s thinking on Iran? Is a revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action still on the table? And what is the most effective approach to deal with Iran’s internal unrest? Aaron sits down with Robert Malley, the U.S. special envoy for Iran,...
Analyzing Trump’s Presidency With Susan Glasser and Peter Baker
October 12, 2022 17:33 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThe Washington Post describes Susan Glasser and Peter Baker’s new book The Divider as the “most comprehensive and detailed account of the Trump presidency yet published.” From his “American carnage” inaugural address to the January 6th insurrection he helped trigger, the authors argue that far from lurching from one controversy to another, Donald Trump was constantly learning the techniques and practices of the foreign autocrats he so admired. Aaron sits down with the authors to discuss th...
A Decisive Moment in Ukraine
October 04, 2022 18:31 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe war in Ukraine is entering a new and more dangerous phase in the wake of the overnight success of Kyiv’s counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region. A string of major Russian military setbacks is feeding hopes for a once-unthinkable Ukrainian victory in the war. For his part, Putin is moving to formally annex the parts of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces and is inching closer toward full-scale military mobilization. Is the war in Ukraine at a tipping point? How vulnerable is Putin at home?...
The Biden Administration and Trade With Katherine Tai
September 09, 2022 14:21 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe United States faces the most challenging trade environment in decades. Amid a complex domestic political environment, a more aggressive China, and varied trade views among U.S. allies to U.S. allies, the Biden administration has championed a new approach. In this complicated and fraught environment, what exactly is the worker-centered trade policy? Can trade really be designed to benefit American workers and the middle class? Can it effectively counter an emboldened China? And will the n...
A Conversation With the President of Israel Isaac Herzog
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAs Israel approaches its fifth election in four years, it faces a series of challenges and opportunities. Worries over Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain, and a peace with the Palestinians remains elusive. Meanwhile, Israel has an opening to expand relations with the Gulf states and a longstanding relationship with the United States under a Biden administration keen on working together with Israel. Listen as Aaron David Miller sits down with Israel’s eleventh president, Isaac Herzog, to talk...
Getting the Intel Right with James Clapper
July 12, 2022 23:28 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn the prelude to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, intelligence played a critical role in exposing Vladimir Putin’s intentions to the world. Since then, NATO has expanded and doubled down on its efforts to counter Russia, all while keeping its eyes to the east on China. Meanwhile, old challenges persist in the Middle East—talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal have reached an impasse and there appears little prospect for a breakthrough, and Biden soon heads off on his first trip to the Middle Ea...
The Politics of an Oil Crisis With Helima Croft
June 30, 2022 16:39 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBMillions of Americans are frustrated as U.S. gas prices now exceed $5 per gallon at the pump—and are only projected to rise. One of the key drivers behind the global inflationary spike is, of course, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Disruption in the flow of Russian oil and gas, combined with preexisting inflationary pressures, have roiled energy and financial markets and placed a renewed focus on energy security. How will this new energy equation impact government policies in Europe, Asia, the...
Trouble on the Homefront With Mary B. McCord
June 10, 2022 01:26 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBAmerica is in trouble. Even as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to preoccupy the Biden administration, events at home offer a grim picture. While inflation and a resurgence of COVID-19 continue to darken the national mood, active shooters and mass killings, the rise of white nationalist extremism, and pernicious polarization on issues from gun control to voting rights to abortion seem to have stressed the political system’s capacity to address these challenges. How do we move forward? ...
U.S. Foreign Policy and the American Voter With David Axelrod
May 18, 2022 19:34 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBPutin’s brutal attacks against civilians in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have produced a rare moment of bipartisanship in the United States, even as the U.S. midterm elections draw near in November. However, if history is any indicator, the conflict itself is not likely to impact American voters at the polls. But how important is presidential leadership in shaping voter preferences during an unprecedented foreign policy crisis abroad? Has Biden’s handling of Ukraine served to offset the hit...
The U.S.-Israeli Relationship With Ambassador Thomas R. Nides
May 09, 2022 19:24 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn recent weeks, terror attacks in Israel and operations launched by the Israeli Defense Forces have claimed the lives of more than thirty Palestinians and Israelis. Israeli police have also clashed with Palestinians on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount in Jerusalem. This escalation is occurring at a critical moment for the region as negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal have stalled, raising the prospects of an Israeli-Iranian confrontation over Tehran’s nuclear program. Preoccupied ...
Russia, Ukraine, and Great Power Conflict with Robert M. Gates
April 15, 2022 18:22 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB“Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has ended America’s thirty-year holiday from history,” Robert Gates opined in the Washington Post last month, referencing the United States’ reentry into great-power conflict for the first time since the Cold War. No more salient words have been written on the U.S. role in the crisis. Russia’s brutal military campaign against Ukraine and its horrifying war crimes have stunned the West, which has responded with unprecedented sanctions and aid to Ukraine....
Diplomacy on the Front Lines With Marie Yovanovitch
April 08, 2022 19:29 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAcross nearly four decades in the U.S. Foreign Service, Marie Yovanovitch has served in far-flung outposts from Mogadishu to Moscow to her last post in Kyiv as the ambassador to Ukraine—a position from which she was abruptly recalled and then drawn into the politics surrounding the impeachment of a U.S. president. This may well have been her toughest assignment and one in which she demonstrated tremendous courage and integrity. Perhaps no one has a better feel for Ukrainian politics, relatio...
A Conversation on the War in Ukraine With Clarissa Ward
April 01, 2022 14:43 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBTruth is said to be the first casualty of war, leaving journalists to play an indispensable role on the front lines and convey the grim reality of conflict. Nowhere has that been more clearly demonstrated than in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, where journalists provide constant coverage at great risk to themselves—and sometimes with tragic consequences. Aaron sits down with CNN’s senior international correspondent and veteran journalist Clarissa Ward to discuss the war in Ukraine...
China, Russia, and Ukraine With Kevin Rudd
March 23, 2022 20:52 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAlthough not on the battlefield, China figures as a central player in the Ukraine crisis. The strength of China-Russia relations was clearly a factor for Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, as sweeping Western sanctions have only highlighted Putin’s dependence on Xi Jinping. Indeed, China is the only nation of consequence that fully supports Russia. But how enduring is that support? What are China’s calculations as it seeks to balance support for Russia against its own interests? An...
A Conversation With Ken Burns
March 14, 2022 19:37 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAcclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has emerged as one of America’s most gifted and prolific storytellers. From baseball to country music and his upcoming film on Benjamin Franklin, Burns explores America’s greatest achievements and most extraordinary heroes. But he also documents the darkest moments of the American republic, such as the Civil War and the national stain of racial injustice. Through it all, Burns weaves iconic narratives, linking the past to the present in ways that mak...
U.S. Intel and the Ukraine Crisis With Beth Sanner
March 09, 2022 18:58 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe U.S. Intelligence Community has played a critical role in predicting Putin’s invasion and countering Moscow’s disinformation campaign as the Biden administration purposefully released intelligence on the Kremlin’s plans and troop movements leading up to the invasion. But what are the challenges of intelligence gathering and analysis in response to a fast-moving crisis? What makes for an effective intelligence assessment for policymakers? How do presidents make decisions based on intellig...
Understanding Putin and Ukraine With Dmitri Trenin
February 22, 2022 21:45 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBAfter willfully provoking the crisis in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin seems strangely uncertain about what to do with it. Despite preparing both conventional and hybrid military options, he also seems open to the possibility of using diplomacy to achieve his goals. But what exactly are those objectives? Is there a negotiated outcome that Putin is prepared to accept that would end the crisis? And how does he read the Biden administration’s response? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with Dmit...
A Conversation With Brett McGurk
January 28, 2022 17:10 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn a recent interview, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan spoke on President Biden’s foreign policy one year into the administration and yet made no mention of the Middle East. What is Biden's foreign policy in the Middle East, a region studded with humanitarian crises and seemingly intractable conflicts that impinge on U.S. interests, from Iran, Israel and Palestine, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. How does the administration define U.S. interests in the region? And where does the Mi...
A Conversation with Linda Thomas Greenfield
January 21, 2022 21:40 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWant to listen to Carnegie Connects live? Visit our website to sign up for invitations.
A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson
January 19, 2022 20:24 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB2022 may well be the most crucial year in America's history, Boston College American historian Heather Cox Richardson argues. A surging pandemic; runaway inflation; the tribalization of American politics, a battle over voting rights, and upcoming midterms presage a tumultuous year ahead. How will the Biden administration deal with these challenges? Aaron David Miller sits down with Professor Richardson to discuss the state and fate of the American republic. Want to listen to Carnegie Conne...
A Conversation with Kurt Campbell
January 07, 2022 19:36 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBPerhaps no question figures more centrally in the Biden administration’s foreign policy than what to do about China. Indeed, no other nation impacts America’s security, economy, and politics as vitally. How should the United States deal with a rising China. And what does China want from the United States? Is there an approach that can create a sustainable balance of interest? Or is the future going to be driven by a zero-sum game of competition and even conflict? Aaron David Miller sits ...
Democracy in Peril
December 08, 2021 18:29 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThis week the Biden Administration will host the Summit for Democracy at a pivotal time for democracies around the world. Democracy has been in global decline for over a decade and is on track to sustain the worrying trend this year—given coups and power grabs Tunisia, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Sudan. Can Biden’s summit be a fruitful convening given democracy’s downturn? Is dividing dictatorships and democracies even a useful paradigm? And can the United States still lead on this issue given...