David Rothkopf

How Can the Trump Administration Strengthen US AI Leadership

With a new administration just around the corner, now is the time for the US to strengthen its position as…

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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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The DSR Daily for December 19: Johnson’s Musk Problem

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Elon Musk’s opposition to the stopgap spending bill, Newsom declaring a state…

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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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The DSR Daily for December 16: Israel’s Plans for Golan Heights

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Israel’s plans for the Golan Heights, an impending no-confidence vote in Germany,…

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The AI Copyright Conundrum: Who Owns the Words That Make Your AI Chatbot So Smart? 

When you ask ChatGPT a question, where is it getting that answer? Is it from a paywalled article? A book?…

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The DSR Daily for December 13: France’s Next Prime Minister

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we cover the selection of France’s next Prime Minister, Secretary Blinken’s meeting with the…

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Is a New “Great Game” Being Played in Syria?

Iran, Turkey, Russia, Israel, and the US already working to secure their interests in Syria while the future of the…

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Reimagining Syria’s Future and What It Means for the World

With Bashar Al Assad’s regime at an end, Syria’s future is bright but uncertain. What comes next for the war-ravaged…

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The DSR Daily for December 10: Bombing Raids in Syria

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the numerous strikes on Syria, the charging of Luigi Mangione, Netanyahu taking…

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The DSR Daily for December 9: Assad Flees Syria

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the shocking news out of Syria, the latest news from South…

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How Do You Prepare for an Administration Bent on Revenge?

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks make one thing clear: this administration will be out for revenge. So what can we do?…

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Understanding Trump’s Plans for the FBI and the Intel Community

Kash Patel’s selection for FBI director is troubling to say the least. With the choice of yet another sycophant to…

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The DSR Daily for December 5: Trump Organization Won’t Rule Out Foreign Deals

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Trump Organization allowing foreign deals during Trump’s new administration, the Biden…

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The DSR Daily for December 4: Short-Lived Marital Law in South Korea

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the short-lived martial law declaration in South Korea, Trump weighing Ron…

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The DSR Daily for December 3: Lebanon Ceasefire Faces Challenges

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the exchanges of fire threatening the Lebanon ceasefire, Jamie Raskin’s bid to…

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Reasons We’re Thankful for Our Next President

There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and in the spirit of this season of thankfulness, we’re expressing our gratitude…

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The Next Four Years: Global AI at a Turning Point

The effort to reign in and responsibly develop AI isn’t a national issue, it’s a global one. With a new…

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Where Does the Business Community Come Out on Trump 2.0?

With the second Trump administration just around the corner, how is the business community reacting? What are the perceptions of…

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What Role Should AI Take in the Classroom?

Is the future of education artificial intelligence? What if students used AI not to write their papers for them, but…

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