DSR Foreign Policy

What They’re Not Telling You About Israel’s “Next War”

All eyes have been on Gaza for months, but trouble is brewing on Israel’s northern border. Tensions with Hezbollah and…

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Special Episode: A World in Transition

With consequential elections coming up in Britain, France, and the US, monumental change is on the horizon . In a…

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Ukraine at a Turning Point: Will the US & the West Do What is Needed to Win?

The western world hailed President Zelenskyy as a protector of democracy at the 80th anniversary of Normandy. But will we…

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Lessons of the Very Surprising Results from the World’s Biggest Election 

Modi has claimed victory in the Indian elections, but the reality isn’t so rosy for the BJP. For the first…

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What Should the Biden Administration Do Differently with Israel and Gaza?

The war in Gaza is horrifying. It is also a war being conducted without a strategy and without a clear…

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A Session with the World’s Worst Therapist

There is certainly no shortage of news to make us stressed, anxious, and depressed. Thankfully Rosa Brooks joins David Rothkopf…

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The Real Arithmetic of Israeli Politics and Peace in Gaza

With Israel’s operation in Rafah underway, the Benjamin Netanyahu continues to be at odds with the Biden administration. But what…

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Update on the GOP Circular Firing Squad

Speaker Johnson has finally done the right thing for Ukraine. In passing Ukraine aid, the self-destructive Republican Party has inflamed…

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The World at a Turning Point: A Conversation with Senator Chris Coons

From the tumult in Israel and Ukraine to widespread challenges across Africa, the world is at a turning point. Senator…

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We Can’t Afford Passivity in the Face of Trump

Donald Trump presents an existential threat to the US. And Ukraine. And NATO. Should we go on? It’s time to…

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What Could Biden Do Differently with Israel and Gaza? What Should He Do Now?

Israel’s shocking strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza has amplified calls for the Biden administration to step in.…

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The Ground Level Truth About the Morale of the People of Ukraine

Though US efforts to help Ukraine have been stymied by political infighting, thousands of individuals and organizations continue to provide…

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A DSR Conversation About the World with Newly-Minted Media Mogul Mehdi Hasan

Mehdi Hasan, founder of the new media company Zeteo, joins Ed Luce, Kori Schake, and David Rothkopf to break down…

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Israel, Gaza, Ukraine and More Topics Sure to Come Up in the State of the Union

While the state of the union is ordinarily focused on domestic policy, nothing about this year has been ordinary. On…

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Is Starvation the Next Horror Awaiting Gaza?

The unimaginable human cost of Israel’s invasion of Gaza may be about to rise to unprecedented levels. International organizations agree…

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“I Want to Grab Mike Johnson by the Lapels”

Mike Johnson and the MAGA Republicans are sacrificing Ukraine at the altar of Trump. The Republicans’ use of Ukraine aid…

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Would Failing to Provide Ukraine Aid be the End of US Global Leadership?

Congressional Republicans are sacrificing Ukraine for the sake of sticking it to Biden. But failing to provide aid to a…

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Will the 2024 Election Be the Last One Ever for…India?

The world’s largest democracy is in danger. Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist movement continues to erode the rights of Indian Muslims…

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Biden is Israel’s Most Popular Politician. How Should He Use That Influence?

Whereas Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling with flagging domestic support , Joe Biden is the most popular politician in Israel. As…

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What Do You Do With a Problem Like Bibi?

Benjamin Netanyahu just can’t help but make trouble for the US. Netanyahu’s recent statements rejecting the idea of a two-state…

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