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The role of the United States in the world is in question but it isn't the first time. David talked with Robert Kagan author of the new book "The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941" and what lessons we can take for it into our current moment. What pushed America into its super powered status? What resonances does an "America First" foreign policy have with his p...

The two hundred forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia's war on Ukraine in numbers Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime Ukraine War in Data: A year of casualties, violence and displaced Ukrainians Fake Russian diplomats revealed as heart of ‘hive’ spy ring in Australia Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dea...

Russia has suspended their participation in New START but are we actually at a greater risk of nuclear war? David discusses with Jon Wolfsthal of Global Zero and Dr. Emma Belcher of the Ploughshares Fund. Is nuclear war imminent? Does the U.S. still have visibility on Russia's nukes? What comes next? Find out during this expert discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The two hundred forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Mexico’s Senate passes controversial electoral reform Israeli military operation in Nablus leaves several dead Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths Gun attack on policeman deepens political tensions in Northern Ireland Argentina government loses Senate power after senat...

Biden made a surprise trip to Kyiv and the war in Ukraine grinds on. David is joined by DSR regulars Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce to discuss what is going on in Europe. What should we make of Biden's speech in Kyiv? Is Poland becoming the political center of Europe? Why is the far left meeting the far right in the US around the war in Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions...

The two hundred forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin suspends Russia's participation in New START nuclear treaty Xi Jinping to visit Moscow for summit with Putin: Report North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess Imran Khan’s party launches ‘fill the jails’ protest in Pakistan US agrees to extradite the ex-president of Peru, Lima...

Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the second episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Helen Zhang of International Intrigue about how foreign policy media works and how she made her own niche. In the final segment, Zoe talks about the Dems moving their first presidential primary to South Carolina, Grant talks about The Last of Us, and Helen...

The two hundred fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden: 'Putin’s war of conquest is failing' Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes Court recognizes same-sex partners as legal dependents Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ Russia ‘mapping’ critic...

Originally Aired: March 1, 2022 The war in Ukraine continues with major Ukrainian cities either under seige or facing future shelling. DSR host David Rothkopf brings together Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University; Ambassador Douglas Lute, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO; and Ambassador Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss the current situation on the ground in Ukraine and potent...

Originally Aired: February 22, 2022 President Biden just spoke about Russia moving its troops into Eastern Ukraine and the U.S. response. David Rothkopf spoke with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution, and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine about where we are in the Ukrainian crisis and what might comes next. What sanctions will actually hurt...

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk Nikki Haley getting into the Presidential race, her potential candidacy, and what this means for the future of our democracy. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’ Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace proces...

Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponizatio...

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes World Bank chief to leave by July Ruling Taliban display rare division in p...

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises. David talks about what has shocked the experts most with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Joe Cirincione, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Are nuclear weapons more likely to be used now? Will the conflict continue to ratchet up or is it frozen? How much more does the United States have to give to Ukr...

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kil...

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu BBC India offices searched by income tax officials Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease out...

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000 Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests Portugal church sex abus...

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk about the State of the Union, what it says about the future prospects for Joe Biden, and if it matters. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the House "oversight" hearings on Twitter and the weaponization of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 11, 2019 In an in-depth conversation with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden Colin Kahl, now of Stanford University, we discuss the unsettling reality of Trump Administration foreign policy for American interests and for those of our allies worldwide. From the intelligence community's not so subtle indictment of Trump policies in their most rece...

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payo...

The President delivered the a State of the Union unlikely any other before. David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones and Simon Rosenberg of NDN about the speech and the impact it will have politically moving forward. Did the speech meet expectations? Has Biden put questions around his fitness for office behind him? What should we make of the heckling from Republicans? Find out during this compe...

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretar...

President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address. David looks back at the first two years of President Biden's time in office with Chris Whipple, author of the new book "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House". What will President Biden say tonight? How will the change in Chief of Staff impact the administration? What will be the story of the next two years? Fi...

The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission Hong Kong:...