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Robert Atkinson and Liza Tobin, "The Missing Piece in America's Strategy for Techno-Economic Rivalry with China," Lawfare

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Jake Werner, "A Program for Progressive China Policy," Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

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The China Challenge, With Liza Tobin and Jake Werner (Election 2024, Episode 6)

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Robert Atkinson and Liza Tobin, "The Missing Piece in America's Strategy for Techno-Economic Rivalry with China," Lawfare

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Jake Werner, "A Program for Progressive China Policy," Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/china-challenge-liza-tobin-and-jake-werner-election-2024-episode-6

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Trump’s Plan for the Panama Canal, With Will Freeman 31:53

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Will Freeman, fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to retake control of the Panama Canal. Mentioned on the Episode: Will Freeman, “ A New Monroe Doctrine Is Unlikely to Work for the US in South America ,” Financial Times Will Freeman, “ Securing the Panama Canal Requires Diplomacy ,” Americas Quarterly Donald J. Trump, “ The Inaugural Address ,” January 20, 2025 Donald J. Trump, “ Truth Social Post ,” December 21, 2024 For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trumps-plan-panama-canal-will-freeman…

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Confronting the China Challenge, With Dmitri Alperovitch 45:44

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Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, co-founder and former chief technology officer of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, and author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States, its impact on U.S. interests, and how the United States should respond. Mentioned on the Episode: Dmitri Alperovitch, World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century Jeffrey Goldberg, " The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans ," The Atlantic Admiral Samuel Paparo, " USINDOPACOM Commander Adresses Honolulu Defense Forum ," February 14, 2025. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/confronting-china-challenge-dmitri-alperovitch…

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Germany's Rearmament, With Sophia Besch 34:34

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Sophia Besch, a senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Germany’s ambitious rearmament plans amidst deepening concerns about the U.S. commitment to European security. Mentioned on the Episode: Sophia Besch, " A Zeitenwende for Germany's Defense Industry ," U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute Sophia Besch and Erik Brown, " Who's Going to United Europe on Defense? " Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Sophia Besch and Tara Varma, “ A New Transatlantic Alliance Threatens the EU ,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/germanys-rearmament-sophia-besch…

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The New Era of Economic Warfare, With Edward Fishman 41:18

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Edward Fishman, senior research scholar and adjunct professor at Columbia University and author of Chokepoints: American Power in an Age of Economic Warfare , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the United States’ expanded use of financial and trade sanctions in recent years and whether they have enabled Washington to accomplish its foreign policy objectives. Mentioned on the Episode: Edward Fishman, Chokepoints: American Power in an Age of Economic Warfare For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/new-era-economic-warfare-edward-fishman…

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Conflict in Eastern Congo, With Mvemba Dizolele 31:54

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Mvemba Dizolele, senior fellow and director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the renewed fighting in the Eastern Congo that pits the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda against the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mentioned on the Episode: Mvemba Dizolele, Into Africa , Center for Strategic and International Studies For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/conflict-eastern-congo-mvemba-dizolele…

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U.S. Space Policy, With Nina Armagno and Jane Harman 33:01

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Nina Armagno, retired United States Space Force lieutenant general, and Jane Harman, former congresswoman and president emerita of the Wilson Center, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the increasing importance of space as a commercial opportunity and strategic vulnerability for the United States. Mentioned on the Episode: Council on Foreign Relations, Securing Space: A Plan for U.S. Action For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/us-space-policy-nina-armagno-jane-harman…

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Reporting from China, With Jane Perlez 33:09

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Jane Perlez, a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center and a longtime foreign correspondent for the New York Times, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the decline of foreign reporting from Beijing and its consequences for U.S.-China relations. Mentioned on the Episode: Jane Perlez and Rana Mitter, with Lingling Wei, “ Journalists in China ,” Face-Off: The U.S. vs. China For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/reporting-china-jane-perlez…

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Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine, With Liana Fix and Charles A. Kupchan 37:05

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Liana Fix, CFR fellow for Europe, and Charles A. Kupchan, CFR senior fellow and professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sit down with James M. Lindsay on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to discuss Trump's evolving policy toward Ukraine. Mentioned on the Episode: Scott Bessent, “ Economic Partnership Will Protect the Ukrainian People and the US Taxpayer ,” Financial Times Heidi Crebo-Rediker, “ The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine’s Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States ,” CFR.org Rush Doshi, “ The Trump Administration’s China Challenge ,” Foreign Affairs Liana Fix, “ Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine ," CFR.org Michael Froman and Charles A. Kupchan, “ Supporting Ukraine Is in Trump’s Interest ,” Project Syndicate For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trumps-peace-plan-ukraine-liana-fix-charles-kupchan…

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Modi Meets Trump, With Tanvi Madan 33:10

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Tanvi Madan, senior fellow in the Center for Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the White House meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump and what it says about current and future state of U.S.-India relations. Mentioned on the Episode: Tanvi Madan, Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped US-India Relations During the Cold War Tanvi Madan, “ India Is Hoping for a Trump Bump ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/modi-meets-trump-tanvi-madan…

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New Podcast Spotlight: The Interconnect 30:27

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Emerging technologies are transforming international relations and our country’s economy. So how do we connect science and engineering labs with Washington and the world of business? The Interconnect, a new podcast series from the Council on Foreign Relations and the Stanford Emerging Technology Review, brings together leading minds in cutting-edge technology and foreign policy to explore recent ground-breaking developments, what's coming over the horizon, and the implications for U.S. innovation leadership. In this featured episode, Stanford Emerging Technology Review Faculty Council Member Mark Horowitz and CFR’s technologist-in-residence Sebastian Elbaum discuss where chip manufacturing is heading, how hardware advances are powering the new artificial intelligence (AI) era, and what the United States should prioritize in order to sustain its leadership in this crucial domain. Host Martin Giles , Managing Editor of the Stanford Emerging Technology Review Guests Mark Horowitz , chair of the Electrical Engineering Department at Stanford University Sebastian Elbaum , the Technologist in Residence at the Council on Foreign Relations…

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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: A World in Permanent Crisis, With Robert Kaplan 29:24

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Robert Kaplan, acclaimed journalist and author of Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the world’s growing interconnectedness is likely to produce greater conflict and chaos. This episode is the sixth in a continuing TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. Mentioned on the Episode: Robert Kaplan, Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis Robert F. Worth, “ Narendra Modi’s Populist Facade Is Cracking ,” The Atlantic For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/world-permanent-crisis-robert-kaplan…

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DeepSeek Upends AI Competition, With Adam Segal 32:58

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Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the Chinese company DeepSeek's new artificial intelligence (AI) program has challenged the conventional wisdom that the United States leads the AI race and raised critical questions about U.S. policy on AI. Mentioned on the Episode: Adam Segal, The Hacked World Order: How Nations Fight, Trade, Maneuver, and Manipulate in the Digital Age Adam Segal and Sebastian Elbaum, " Artificial Intelligence Priorities for the Next Administration, " CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/deepseek-upends-ai-competition-adam-segal…

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The Gaza Cease-Fire, With Steven Cook 30:49

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Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the Israel-Hamas cease-fire over Gaza came together, what the agreement requires each side to do, and what will come next. Mentioned on the Episode Steven Cook, “ Israel and Hamas Reach Cease-Fire, but Will the War End? ” CFR.org Steven Cook, “ Israelis and Palestinians Both Lost Their Futures, ” Foreign Policy Steven Cook, The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/gaza-ceasefire-steven-cook…

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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Eurasia Challenge, With Hal Brands 36:00

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Hal Brands, Henry A. Kissinger distinguished professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and author of The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how and why control of Eurasia affects U.S. national security. This episode is the fifth in a continuing TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. Mentioned on the Episode Hal Brands, The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World H. J. Mackinder, “ The Geographical Pivot of History ,” The Geographical Journal For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/eurasia-challenge-hal-brands…

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Trump's Immigration Policy, with Edward Alden (Transition 2025, Episode 9) 34:04

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Edward Alden, senior fellow at CFR and co-author of When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Trump's proposed immigration policies and their likely effects on the economy. This episode is the ninth and final episode in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Enter the CFR book giveaway by January 28, 2025, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of When the World Closed Its Doors by Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here . Mentioned on the Episode Edward Alden, The Closing of the American Border: Terrorism, Immigration, and Security Since 9/11 Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman, When the World Closed Its Doors: The COVID-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders Alessandro Caiumi and Giovanni Peri, " Immigration's Effect on US Wages and Employment Redux ," National Bureau of Economic Research Council on Foreign Relations, The Work Ahead: Machines, Skills, and U.S. Leadership in the Twenty-First Century Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye, Power and Interdependence: World Politics in Transition Anna Maria Mayda, Francesc Ortega, Giovanni Peri, Kevin Shih and Chad Sparber, " The Effect of the H-1B Quota on Employment and Selection of Foreign-Born Labor, " National Bureau of Economic Research For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trumps-immigration-policy-edward-alden-transition-2025-episode-9…

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Iran Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Ray Takeyh (Transition 2025, Episode 8) 36:55

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Ray Takeyh, the Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Iran and whether a return to “maximum pressure” will force Tehran to agree to limit its nuclear program. This episode is the eighth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh, “ Tehran May Tempt Trump With Talks ,” Wall Street Journal Mike Pompeo, “ After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy ,” Speech at the Heritage Foundation Ray Takeyh, The Last Shah: America, Iran and the Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty Ray Takeyh, “ The Untold Story of Jimmy Carter’s Hawkish Stand on Iran ,” Wall Street Journal For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/iran-reacts-trumps-victory-ray-takeyh-transition-2025-episode-8…

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TPI Replay: The Case for Multipolar Pluralism, With Stephen Heintz 32:06

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Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. This episode first aired: August 20, 2024 Mentioned on the Episode Stephen Heintz, “ A Logic for the Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence ,” Rockefeller Brothers Fund John F. Kennedy, “ Commencement Address at American University ,” June 10, 1963 For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/case-multipolar-pluralism-stephen-heintz…

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TPI Replay: The Case for Liberal Realism, With Charles A. Kupchan 37:35

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Charles A. Kupchan, a senior fellow at CFR and a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the third in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. This episode first aired: July 30, 2024 Mentioned on the Episode “ A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Liberal Internationalism, With John Ikenberry ,” The President’s Inbox Richard Haass , Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order Charles A. Kupchan , Isolationism: A History of America’s Efforts to Shield Itself From the World Jake Sullivan , “ Renewing American Economic Leadership ” Jake Sullivan, “ The Sources of American Power: A Foreign Policy for a Changed World ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/new-us-grand-strategy-case-liberal-realism-charles-kupchan…

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China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7) 34:39

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Zoe Liu, the Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in China and what his presidency will mean for the future of U.S.-China economic relations. This episode is the seventh in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions Zongyuan Zoe Liu, “ Why China Won't Give Up on a Failing Economic Model ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/china-reacts-trumps-election-zoe-liu-transition-2025-episode-7…

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Japan Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Sheila Smith (Transition 2025, Episode 6) 39:15

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Sheila Smith, the John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Japan and what his presidency will mean for U.S.-Japanese relations and the security situation in northeast Asia. This episode is the sixth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Sheila Smith, Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power Sheila Smith, " Governing from Weakness: The LDP Under Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru ," The Diplomat For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/japan-reacts-trumps-victory-sheila-smith-transition-2025-episode-6…

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Latin America Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Will Freeman (Transition 2025, Episode 5) 29:07

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Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Latin America and what his policies toward the region might be. This episode is the fifth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Will Freeman and Javier Corrales, “ How Organized Crime Threatens Latin America ,” Journal of Democracy Claudia Sheinbaum, “ Claudia Sheinbaum’s Defiant Letter to Donald Trump: A Blueprint for a New Era in US-Mexico Relations ,” Pressenza International Press Agency For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/latin-america-reacts-trumps-election-will-freeman-transition-2025-episode-5…

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Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Liana Fix and Matthias Matthijs (Transition 2025, Episode 4) 39:34

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Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, and Matthias Matthijs, a senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how governments across Europe are preparing for a second Trump administration. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode “ A Second China Shock, With Brad Setser ,” The President’s Inbox Liana Fix, “ NATO and Ukraine: The Peril of Indecision ,” Survival Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage, “ The Ukraine Scenarios ,” Foreign Affairs Matthias Matthijs, “ Europe’s Leadership Void ,” Survival For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/europe-reacts-trumps-victory-liana-fix-and-matthias-matthijs-transition-2025-episode-4…

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Trump’s National Security Appointees, With Christopher M. Tuttle (Transition 2025, Episode 3) 31:48

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Christopher M. Tuttle, a senior fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the people that President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated for foreign policy and national security positions. This episode is the third in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode “ Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2) ,” The President’s Inbox For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/trumps-national-security-appointees-christopher-m-tuttle-transition-2025-episode-3…

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Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2) 35:55

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Steven A. Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Middle Eastern countries are reacting to former President Donald Trump’s election victory and his potential policy for the region. This episode is the second in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Steven A. Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay, The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership Jared Kushner, Breaking History: A White House Memoir For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trump-and-middle-east-steven-cook-transition-2025-episode-2…

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Staffing a New Administration, With Stephen Hadley (Transition 2025, Episode 1) 37:37

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Stephen Hadley, a principal of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC and former national security advisor to President George W. Bush, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the presidential transition process and the challenges that all incoming presidents face in staffing up their administration. This episode is the first in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Stephen Hadley, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/staffing-new-administration-stephen-hadley-transition-2025-episode-1…

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The Axis of Autocracies Challenge, With Jennifer Kavanagh and Andrea Kendall-Taylor (Election 2024, Episode 7) 49:02

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Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow and director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the nature and significance of growing cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This episode is the seventh in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Daniel R. DePetris and Jennifer Kavanaugh, “ The ‘Axis of Evil’ is Overhyped ,” Foreign Policy Richard Fontaine and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, “ The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order ,” Foreign Affairs Walter Lippmann, U.S. Foreign Policy: Shield of the Republic The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/axis-autocracies-challenge-jennifer-kavanagh-and-andrea-kendall-taylor-election-2024…

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The China Challenge, With Liza Tobin and Jake Werner (Election 2024, Episode 6) 46:06

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Liza Tobin, senior director for economy at the Special Competitive Studies Project, and Jake Werner, acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the challenges the next president will face navigating relations with China. This episode is the sixth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Robert Atkinson and Liza Tobin, " The Missing Piece in America's Strategy for Techno-Economic Rivalry with China , " Lawfare The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org Jake Werner, " A Program for Progressive China Policy ," Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/china-challenge-liza-tobin-and-jake-werner-election-2024-episode-6…

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The Taiwan Challenge, With Oriana Mastro and David Sacks (Election 2024, Episode 5) 48:46

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Oriana Mastro, a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. policy toward Taiwan in light of talk that China might seek to compel the island’s reunification with the mainland. This episode is the fifth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Council on Foreign Relations, China's Belt and Road: Implications for the United States Council on Foreign Relations, U.S.-Taiwan Relations in a New Era: Responding to a More Assertive China Oriana Skylar Mastro, “ The Pivot That Wasn’t ,” Foreign Affairs Oriana Skylar Mastro , “ This Is What America Is Getting Wrong About China and Taiwan ,” New York Times Oriana Skylar Mastro, Upstart: How China Became a Great Power David Sacks, “ Taiwan’s Trump Conundrum ,” CFR.org. The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/taiwan-challenge-oriana-mastro-and-david-sacks-election-2024-episode-5…

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The Middle East Challenge, With Steven A. Cook and Amy Hawthorne (Election 2024, Episode 4) 48:50

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Steven A. Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at CFR, and Amy Hawthorne, independent consultant on the Middle East, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the widening war in the Middle East and the challenges it poses for the United States. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Steven A. Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East Jake Sullivan, “ The Sources of American Power ,” Foreign Affairs The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/middle-east-challenge-steven-cook-and-amy-hawthorne-election-2024-episode-4…

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The Trade Challenge, With Edward Alden and Ana Swanson (Election 2024, Episode 3) 39:29

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Edward Alden, a senior fellow at the CFR and the Ross Distinguished Visiting Professor at Western Washington University, and Ana Swanson, a trade and international economics journalist at the New York Times , sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss opportunities and constraints that the next U.S. president will confront on U.S. trade policy. This episode is the third in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Edward Alden, Failure to Adjust: How Americans Got Left Behind in the Global Economy When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders- https://global.oup.com/academic/product/when-the-world-closed-its-doors-9780197697818?cc=us&lang=en& David Autor, Anne Beck, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson, “ Help for the Heartland? The Employment and Electoral Effects of the Trump Tariffs in the United States ,” National Bureau of Economic Research The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trade-challenge-edward-alden-and-ana-swanson-election-2024-episode-3…

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The Climate Challenge, With Alice Hill and Varun Sivaram (Election 2024, Episode 2) 43:41

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Alice Hill, the David M. Rubenstein senior fellow for energy and the environment at CFR, and Varun Sivaram, a senior fellow for energy and climate at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss what the United States has done and should do to confront a changing climate. This episode is the second in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Alice C. Hill, The Fight for Climate After COVID-19 Varun Sivaram, Taming the Sun: Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power the Planet The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/climate-challenge-alice-hill-and-varun-sivaram-election-2024-episode-2…

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The Russia Challenge, With Liana Fix and Thomas Graham (Election 2024, Episode 1) 40:07

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Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR, and Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the future of U.S. policy toward Russia and the risks posed by heightened tensions between two nuclear powers. This episode is the first in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Liana Fix, “ NATO and Ukraine: The Peril of Indecision ,” Survival Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage, “ The Ukraine Scenarios ,” Foreign Affairs The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy , CFR.org Thomas Graham, Getting Russia Right For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/russia-challenge-liana-fix-and-thomas-graham-election-2024-episode-1…

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Ronald Reagan on U.S. Global Leadership, with Max Boot 33:39

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Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at CFR and a columnist for The Washington Post , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ronald Reagan’s life and his impact on U.S. foreign policy. Enter the CFR book giveaway by September 24, 2024, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Reagan: His Life and Legend by Max Boot. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here . Mentioned on the Episode Max Boot, “ Reagan Didn’t Win the Cold War ,” Foreign Affairs Max Boot, Reagan: His Life and Legend Max Boot, The Road Not Taken: Edward Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam Shreya Chattopadhyay and Miguel Salazar, " 22 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall ," New York Times Edmund Morris, Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan, " Address to the Nation About Christmas and the Situation in Poland " Ronald Reagan, " Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger " Ronald Reagan, “ Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-Day " “ Ronald Reagan, Mastermind ,” Saturday Night Live For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/ronald-reagan-us-global-leadership-max-boot…

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A Wider Middle East War, With Steven Cook 33:39

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Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the potential for a wider war in the Middle East as Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for the killing of a top Hamas official in Tehran. Mentioned on the Episode Steven Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/a-wider-middle-east-war-with-steven-cook…

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Ukraine’s Attack on Kursk, With Liana Fix 34:48

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Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia. Mentioned on the Episode Liana Fix, “ NATO and Ukraine: The Peril of Indecision ,” Survival Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage, “ The Ukraine Scenarios ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/ukraines-attack-kursk-liana-fix…

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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Multipolar Pluralism, With Stephen Heintz 32:06

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32:06

Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. Mentioned on the Episode Stephen Heintz, “ A Logic for the Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence ,” Rockefeller Brothers Fund John F. Kennedy, “ Commencement Address at American University ,” June 10, 1963 For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/case-multipolar-pluralism-stephen-heintz…

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America’s China Strategy, With Rush Doshi 37:19

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Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how America should navigate its geopolitical rivalry with China. Mentioned on the Episode Graham Allison, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap? Hal Brands and Michael Beckley, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China Rush Doshi, The Long Game: China’s Grand Strategy to Displace American Order Rush Doshi, et al., “ Debating the United States’ China Strategy ,” CFR.org Rush Doshi, et al., “ What Does America Want From China? ,” Foreign Affairs Aaron Friedberg, The Weary Titan: Britain and the Experience of Relative Decline, 1895-1905 Mike Gallagher and Matt Pottinger, “ No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed ,” Foreign Affairs William Langley and Gloria Li , “ Chinese Robot Maker Says Protectionism Will Not Stop Its March ,” Financial Times For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/americas-china-strategy-rush-doshi…

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Silicon Valley and the Future of Warfare, With Christopher Kirchhoff and Raj M. Shah 32:57

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Christopher Kirchhoff, former special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Raj M. Shah, managing partner of Shield Capital, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense to incorporate cutting-edge technology into its operations. Mentioned on the Episode Ashton B. Carter, “ Keeping America’s Military Edge ,” Foreign Affairs Christopher Kirchhoff and Raj M. Shah , Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/silicon-valley-and-the-future-of-warfare…

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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Liberal Realism, With Charles A. Kupchan 37:35

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Charles A. Kupchan, a senior fellow at CFR and a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the third in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. Mentioned on the Episode " A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Liberal Internationalism, With John Ikenberry ,” The President’s Inbox Richard Haass , Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order Charles A. Kupchan , Isolationism: A History of America’s Efforts to Shield Itself From the World Jake Sullivan , " Renewing American Economic Leadership ” Jake Sullivan, “ The Sources of American Power: A Foreign Policy for a Changed World ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/new-us-grand-strategy-case-liberal-realism-charles-kupchan…

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A U.S.-China Cold War, With Robin Niblett 36:18

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Sir Robin Niblett, distinguished fellow at Chatham House, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss a potential second Cold War between the United States and China. Mentioned on the Episode Graham Allison, Destined for War: Can American and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap? Barry Buzan, “ A New Cold War? The Case for a General Concept ,” International Politics Robin Niblett, “ The G-7 Must Prepare Now for Trump ,” Foreign Policy Robin Niblett, The New Cold War: How the Contest Between the US and China Will Shape Our Century Robin Niblett and Leslie Vinjamuri, “ The Liberal Order Begins at Home ,” Foreign Affairs Jake Sullivan, “ Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Renewing American Economic Leadership at the Brookings Institution ,” April 27, 2023 Jake Sullivan, “ The Sources of American Power: A Foreign Policy for a Changed World ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/us-china-cold-war-robin-niblett…

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The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism, With Stephen Flynn 32:44

il y a 40 weeks32:44

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Stephen Flynn, chair of the Committee on Assessing WMD Nuclear Terrorism at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and a political science professor at Northeastern University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the steps the U.S. government should take to prevent and respond to nuclear terrorism. Mentioned on the Episode Nuclear Terrorism: Assessment of U.S. Strategies to Prevent, Counter, and Respond to Weapons of Mass Destruction , National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicines For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/threat-nuclear-terrorism-stephen-flynn…

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The Elections in Britain and France, With Matthias Matthijs and Daniela Schwarzer 38:06

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Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and Daniela Schwarzer, a member of the executive board of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the results and consequences of the snap elections in France and the United Kingdom. Mentioned on the Episode Matthias Matthijs, “ Pivotal Elections for France—and Europe ,” CFR.org Matthias Matthijs and Mark Blyth, “ Don’t Bet on a British Revival ,” Foreign Affairs Daniela Schwarzer, “ It’s Time to Reset EU-UK Relations ,” Financial Times For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/elections-britain-and-france-matthias-matthijs-and-daniela-schwarzer…

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TPI Replay: The Fourth of July, With Jack Rakove 33:29

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Jack Rakove, the William Robertson Coe professor of history and American studies and professor emeritus of political science and law at Stanford University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss why the United States declared independence in 1776 and its meaning for the country today. This episode first aired: July 4, 2023 Mentioned on the Podcast Bernard Bailyn, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “ Paul Revere’s Ride ” Jack N. Rakove, O riginal Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution Jack N. Rakove, Revolutionaries: A New History of the Invention of America Jack N. Rakove, The Beginnings of National Politics: An Interpretive History of the Continental Congress 1619 Project , New York Times For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/fourth-july-jack-rakove…

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The U.S. Pivot to Asia, With Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine 37:38

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Robert D. Blackwill, the Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at CFR, and Richard Fontaine, the chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the U.S. response to the rise of China. Enter the CFR book giveaway by July 8, 2024, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power by Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here . Mentioned on the Episode Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine, Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power Hillary Clinton, “ America’s Pacific Century ,” Foreign Policy Philip Zelikow, “ Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking ,” Texas National Security Review For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/us-pivot-asia-robert-d-blackwill-and-richard-fontaine…

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Sudan’s Ongoing Civil War, With Michelle Gavin 29:17

il y a 44 weeks29:17