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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. Mentioned on the Episode: 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 The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/fourth-july-jack-rakove…

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SPECIAL EPISODE | Answering Your Questions on the U.S. Airstrikes on Iran, With Erin Dumbacher 32:18

11 днів тому32:18

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Erin Dumbacher, Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, what the strikes accomplished, and how the conflict might evolve. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/answering-your-questions-us-airstrikes-iran-erin-dumbacher…

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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: A Return to Spheres of Influence, With Sarang Shidore 34:46

14 днів тому34:46

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Sarang Shidore, director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss whether a return to great power spheres of influence is practical in the twenty-first century. Mentioned on the Episode: Sarang Shidore, “ Spheres of Influence Are Not the Answer ,” Foreign Policy Sarang Shidore, “ The Quiet Development Shaking America’s Power ,” New York Times For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/new-us-grand-strategy-return-spheres-influence-sarang-shidore…

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Israel Strikes Iran, With Steven Cook 34:51

21 день тому34:51

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Steven Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s attacks on Iran’s senior military leadership and on its nuclear infrastructure. Mentioned on the Episode: Steven A. Cook, “ Israel Is Going for the Death Blow on Iran ,” Foreign Policy Steven A. Cook, The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East Steven A. Cook, “ The World’s Criticism Doesn’t Bother Israel ,” Foreign Policy For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/israel-strikes-iran-steven-cook…

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Zbigniew Brzezinski, With Edward Luce 36:30

28 днів тому36:30

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Edward Luce, U.S. national editor and a columnist for the Financial Times , sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss what we can learn from the life, career, and writings of Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security advisor to President Jimmy Carter. Mentioned on the Episode: Edward Luce, In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India Edward Luce, Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent Edward Luce, The Retreat of Western Liberalism Edward Luce, Zbig, The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski: America's Great Power Prophet Zbigniew Brzezinski, Out of Control: Global Turmoil on the Eve of the 21st Century Zbigniew Brzezinski, The Fragile Blossom: Crisis and Change in Japan Zbigniew Brzezinski, The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/zbigniew-brzezinski-edward-luce…

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The China-Philippines Standoff, With Derek Grossman 34:37

5 weeks тому34:37

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Derek Grossman, senior defense analyst at RAND and professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the confrontations between China and the Philippines over their competing claims in the South China Sea and the consequences for the United States. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/china-philippines-standoff-derek-grossman…

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The United States and South Africa, With Reuben Brigety 31:01

6 weeks тому31:01

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Reuben Brigety, President of Busara Advisors and U.S. Ambassador to South Africa from 2022 to 2025, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss relations between Washington and Pretoria in the wake of last week’s meeting between President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/united-states-and-south-africa-reuben-brigety…

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The India-Pakistan Crisis, With Šumit Ganguly 32:41

7 weeks тому32:41

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Šumit Ganguly, senior fellow and director of the U.S.-India Program at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the origins and consequences of the recent military clash between nuclear powers India and Pakistan. Mentioned on the Episode: Šumit Ganguly, “ What Is the Risk of a Conflict Spiral Between India and Pakistan? ” Foreign Policy For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/india-pakistan-crisis-sumit-ganguly…

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The Iran Nuclear Talks, With Karim Sadjadpour 39:28

8 weeks тому39:28

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Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program. Mentioned on the Episode: Karim Sadjadpour, “ Iran Wants to Avoid Both Peace and War With the United States. Trump Isn’t Having It ," Emissary For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/iran-nuclear-talks-karim-sadjadpour…

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The U.S.-China Trade War, With Zoe Liu 34:01

9 weeks тому34:01

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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg senior fellow for China studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss China’s response to President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations. Mentioned on the Episode: Zoe Liu, “ How China Armed Itself for the Trade War ,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/us-china-trade-war-zoe-liu…

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Trump's First 100 Days, With Carla Anne Robbins and Matthias Matthijs 38:36

10 weeks тому38:36

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Carla Anne Robbins, senior fellow at the Council, and Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at the Council, sit down with James M. Lindsay to answer questions from CFR’s audience about President Donald Trump’s foreign policy during his first one hundred days in office. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trumps-first-100-days-carla-anne-robbins-matthias-matthijs…

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Climate Change Realism on Earth Day 2025, With Varun Sivaram 37:57

11 weeks тому37:57

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Varun Sivaram, senior fellow for energy and climate and Director of the Climate Realism Initiative at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the state of the global environment and U.S. climate policies on the occasion of Earth Day 2025. Mentioned on the Episode: Varun Sivaram, Taming the Sun Varun Sivaram, “ We Need a Fresh Approach to Climate Policy. It’s Time for Climate Realism ," CFR.org “ The Moral Assumptions Embedded in Economic Models of Climate Change ,” The Economist For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/climate-change-realism-earth-day-2025-varun-sivaram…

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

12 weeks тому31:53

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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

13 weeks тому45:44

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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

14 weeks тому34:34