The DSR Network

Peering Through the Nuclear Doom and Gloom

Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have not been shy about their nuclear arsenal. But how worried should we be that…

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The Fight for Abortion in Texas and Senate Skullduggery

Norm and Kavita are back! Republicans at both the state and national level have continued to chip away at abortion…

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Truth, Lies, Hate & Social Media: How Leaders Should Lead in This Complex, Often Toxic Political Moment

In the age of social media, truth and lies are more intermixed than ever. What role can leaders across society…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Friday, December 8, 2023: Dictators, Hunter Biden and the Latest in Gaza

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the latest in Gaza, the charges against Hunter Biden, Trump’s…

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The DSR Daily for December 7: Kevin McCarthy Announces Retirement, Three Killed in Nevada Shooting

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we break down Kevin McCarthy’s retirement announcement, a shooting at the University of…

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Before We Can Figure Out the “Day After” in Gaza, We Need to Figure Out What Happens Next Month

Everyone is looking to the future to predict how the conflict in Gaza will end. Just as important is what…

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The DSR Daily for December 6: Senate News Roundup, US Announces Visa Bans Over West Bank Violence

On today’s DSR daily, join us for a discussion on the latest news out of the Senate, the US announcement…

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The DSR Daily for December 5: Israeli Forces Storm Khan Younis, Liz Cheney Weighs Presidential Bid

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the Israeli assault on Khan Younis, Liz Cheney’s consideration of a…

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Imagining a Future Without Nukes


From the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the threat of Russia’s nuclear weapons has loomed large. But would Putin…

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The DSR Daily for December 4: White House Warns Ukraine Funding in Peril, Netanyahu Corruption Trial Resumes

Start the week right with the DSR Daily! On today’s episode, we cover the White House’s warning on Ukraine funding,…

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Imagine a Military Targeting Bot with the Instincts of Henry Kissinger

As AI develops, it will take a more significant role in foreign policy and conflict. Will it serve as a…

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The DSR Daily for December 1: Reports Say Israel Received Intelligence on Hamas Attack in Advance, George Santos’s Expulsion Vote Looms

On our Friday DSR Daily, we cover reports that Israel received intelligence about the October 7th attack, George Santos’s impending…

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Give Your Kids the Gift of Democracy This Holiday Season

On this episode of Deep State Radio, host David Rothkopf discusses the latest polling with Simon Rosenberg. With the election…

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The Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 2

The second half of the Global Stocktake panel chaired by David Sandalow is here. Laurence Tubiana, Sue Biniaz, Paul Ekins,…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, November 30, 2023: Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the passing of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the…

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How Do You Reverse Engineer an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Settlement?

As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas nears its end, we’re left to wonder what a more permanent peace…

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The Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 1

The latest panel from the Road to COP 28 is here, featuring an incredible panel of guests chaired by David…

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The DSR Daily for November 29: Santos’s Imminent Expulsion Vote, Turkey to Ratify Swedish NATO Accession

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the impending expulsion vote for George Santos, Turkey’s intention to ratify…

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The DSR Daily for November 28: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Extends into Fifth Day, France Sees Wave of Far-Right Violence

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest on Israel and Gaza, a wave of far-right riots…

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What’s the Right Way to Fight Hamas?

Israeli officials have predicted two more months of fighting. With such a lengthy campaign ahead, is the IDF pursuing  the…

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