DSR Foreign Policy

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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It is Time to Rethink and Revitalize U.S. Ukraine Policy

Ukraine’s need for aid grows by the day as Biden’s aid package faces congressional blockage. Former US ambassador to NATO…

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Is There Any Way to Get Bibi to Go?

It may be a new year, but the conflict in Gaza continues unabated. However, experts say the Israeli invasion could…

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The DSR Gang Looks Ahead to 2024

2023 is finally almost over. Yet many of the most significant issues of the year are still unresolved. Thankfully, the…

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A Look Back at 2023

It goes without saying that 2023 has been an eventful year. Thankfully, the holiday season means the return of a…

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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us for a very special event. Recorded live from our event in DC, Jake…

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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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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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Finding a Path Forward in Israel and Gaza

Despite calls for a ceasefire, there is no end in sight for the conflict in Gaza. With an incalculable human…

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It is Time for the Next Phase of U.S. Policy in Israel and Gaza

As the war in Gaza continues, civilians are paying the price. Meanwhile, President Biden’s relationship with Israeli PM Netanyahu seems…

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