The DSR Network

The three-hundred-twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visits A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister Savvy politician or ‘hostage’? Netanyahu’s uncertain role in judicial push. Grain dance: What Poland wants in return for its solidarity with Ukraine India’s Modi to face no-conf...

Zoe is joined by arms control and nonproliferation implementation specialist April Arnold this week, fresh from the Aspen Security Forum. They discuss highlights from the Forum, as well as April's assessment of the nuclear threat from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China. They also discuss the portrayal of nuclear risks in entertainment and media in the wake of the release of Oppenheimer. If you a...

The three-hundred-twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say West Bank shooting: Israel says it has killed three suspected Palestinian gunmen in Nablus Southern Turkey rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake Ursula von der Leyen is losing her team Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande...

They say you should write what you know. After over thirty years in the intelligence community, Alma Katsu certainly knows a lot. Alma joins Marc and David to share her experiences working in intelligence, tapping her experiences as an author, and the blurring line between fact and fiction in the world of AI. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attack Sánchez’s tricky road to victory after shock Spanish election result Ukraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken says Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fading from the spotlight Typhoon Doksuri rapidly intensifies, may hit Philip...

This week's From the Silo is a Words Matter episode is from June 2022, where Norm and Kavita discuss the January 6th Hearings. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy! Original episode description: On this week's episode, we talk about the January 6th committee hearings, the Republican candidates for of...

This week's From the Archive episode comes from September 2022, where David Rothkopf and Ed Luce are joined by Clive Priddle to discuss the then new Prime Minister Liz Truss. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy! Original episode description: Liz Truss is the latest Prime Minister in the United Kingd...

The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest host Mary Trump break down the lackluster field of Republican candidates and the issues propelling their narratives. Also on the table are Trump’s latest legal woes. What effect could they have in 2024, and why are people upset about the January 6th indictment? Join us and find out. Learn more a...

The three-hundred-twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden Russia again targeted grain facilities in Odesa in overnight attacks. Who is Maria Arena, the 4th MEP caught up in Qatargate? Abbas, Netanyahu to vis...

The three-hundred-twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis looms Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea Police raid MEP’s house as Qatargate corruption probe widens Swedish embassy in Bag...

Miles Taylor joins to discuss his just-released book, “Blowback: A Warming to Save Democracy from the Next Trump.” Taylor, who served as Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security in the Trump administration, wrote The New York Times op-ed in 2018 under the pen-name "Anonymous" that was entitled, "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" that drew widespread attentio...

With Biden’s decision to provide the Ukrainian military with cluster munitions and the Russian government reneging on the grain deal, the conflict has entered a new era. Georgetown Law Professor Rosa Brooks and Washington Post columnist Max Boot join host David Rothkopf to discuss why Biden’s decision to send the munitions was justified and how the world should react to Russia’s weaponization of f...

The US-Israel relationship is in a very difficult place and things may be getting worse. To discuss where we are and where we are going a former senior Israeli diplomat turned highly regarded commentator, Alon Pinkas, joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf for a discussion that tries to separate spin and facts from outright lies. Join us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

The three-hundred-twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Travis King: What we know so far about North Korea's detention of a US soldier Kyiv says Russia targets grain infrastructure with strikes on Ukraine's Odesa port An Anxious Thailand Awaits a New Leader: Here’s What to Know Political backing for EU Green Deal fizzles despite heat wave Kenya closes schools b...

The three-hundred-twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia strikes Ukraine grain port after pulling out of export deal Ukraine aims to sap Russia’s defenses, as U.S. urges a decisive breakthrough Israeli President to Meet With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu The EU has revealed its blueprint to curb migration Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erd...

The three-hundred-twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia halts grain deal, says no link to bridge attack it blames on Ukraine US, China envoys strive to revive climate diplomacy Russia blames Ukraine for attacking a vital bridge in occupied Crimea. The top US economist under fire for taking an EU job Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elo...

In the wake of this year's NATO summit in Vilnius, we bring you this episode on the 2022 Madrid summit from our archive. Please enjoy! President Biden is racking up wins at the NATO Summit but they are not resonating at home. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce, and David Sanger about the NATO summit, the topics dominating the domestic conversation, and where we are in the war in Ukrain...

With the economy continuing to rally despite the odds, why are conversations about Biden’s economic performance so negative? Norm and Kavita discuss why voters have differing perceptions of the economy, and how they will play a key factor in the 2024 election. They also discuss the Vice President’s performance so far, and whether she will be an asset or liability to Biden’s reelection campaign. Al...

The three-hundred-twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin gives his account of post-mutiny Prigozhin meeting, insists ‘PMC Wagner does not exist’ US Secretary Blinken vows to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open amid ‘complex’ challenges Thailand’s Election Winner Fails First Parliament Vote to Become Prime Minister—What to Know and What Comes Next Cha...

The three-hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine closer Chinese Hackers Targeted Commerce Secretary and Other U.S. Officials Russian spy chief confirms call to CIA director after Wagner revolt Sorry Russia, the Baltic Sea is NATO’s lake now Thailand parliament begins voting for new prime mini...

As the NATO summit in Vilnius comes to a close, the United States, France, UK, and Turkey have all taken bold stances with regards to expanding NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. Rosa Brooks fills in for David this week as Kori Schake and Edward Luce break down the latest revelations from the summit, dive into Biden’s performance in the UK and post-summit remarks, and discuss Ed’s recent piec...

Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election Russian drones attack Kyiv and Odes...

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Lucy Montgomery, the founder of the Women's College Players Association, to talk about the nexus of sports and global affairs. They discuss how athletes can serve as global ambassadors, but also frequently bear the burden of international strife and conflict worldwide. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out t...

The three-hundred-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed u...

This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about...