Kori Schake

Unconventional Wisdom About the Iran Crisis and the NATO Summit

When it comes to foreign policy news this week, our cup runneth over. Between the confusing narratives surround the US…

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Welcome to America’s Unprecedented National Security Crisis

We have to ask: is dysfunction an official policy of this administration? With key officials handing out sensitive information like…

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Crisis Counseling with DSR

Wow, things are not good. As the Trump administration and DOGE continue their crackdown, we have to ask: is this…

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The US: From Indispensable Nation to Undependable Nation

Is the Trump administration’s foreign policy determined by a coin flip? The administration is getting even more erratic on a…

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America Switches Sides in Ukraine

A knife to the back might be the best way to describe this administration’s foreign policy. The latest statements from…

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Good News: We’re Not Quite in a Constitutional Crisis Yet!

So nice to see both our Presidents in one place! In the wake of a very strange White House appearance…

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83-40 or Fight? What to Make of Trump’s New American Imperialism

If Donald Trump’s recent statements are anything to go by, we’re about to enter a new age of American imperialism.…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Ahead at 2025


In the second of our two-part holiday special, David Rothkopf, Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks, and David Sanger look at what…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Back at 2024

It’s the holiday season, and that means it’s time for the DSR end of the year special! In part one,…

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What Does Trump’s Cabinet Mean for US Policy?

Trump’s Cabinet picks are nearly complete, and our reactions range from scratching our heads to throwing up our hands in…

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Is Elon Ushering in a Disinfo Fueled Dark Age?

Elon Musk isn’t taking disinformation seriously. The owner of X has made the platform a cesspool of fake news, bots,…

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Escalation to Escalate: Catastrophe Begetting Catastrophe Yet Again in the Mideast

Escalating to de-escalate might not be Israel’s goal in Lebanon after all. But as strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue…

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Will Israel’s Pager Attack Trigger a War or Political Consequences in the US? 

The pager explosions throughout Lebanon shocked the region and the world. As more details come to light, it’s clear that…

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How Will Foreign and National Security Policy Figure in the Homestretch of Campaign 2024?

Foreign policy and national security featured heavily in the final day of the DNC. So how much of a role…

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Watching and Waiting: Israel, Iran, War and Ceasefire

All eyes have been on Iran as the world waits a potential retaliatory strike on Israel. But what form will…

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What to Expect from a Harris/Walz White House

Now that Governor Walz has joined the Democratic ticket, the race for the White House is set. What does the…

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What Do We Do When a New Trump Administration Starts to Dismantle Democracy?

While the presidential race has changed dramatically in recent weeks, it still pays to be prepared for the worst. Rosa…

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What Do NATO’s Leaders Fear the Most?

All eyes are on the NATO summit in Washington DC. What decisions will the alliance make with regards to Ukraine?…

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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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