David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for December 21: US and China Top Military Officials Meet, Egypt Tries to Broker Gaza Ceasefire

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the meeting of top military officials from China and the US,…

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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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The DSR Daily for December 20: Trump Disqualified from Colorado Primary Ballot, Macron Compromises with the Far-Right

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the visit to Egypt by one of Hamas’s leaders, Emmanuel Macron’s…

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The DSR Daily for December 19: Houthis ‘will not stop’ Red Sea Attacks, Pope Francis Approves Blessings of Same-Sex Couples

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Houthis’ promise not to stop Red Sea attacks until Israel…

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Why Congressional Foot-dragging on Providing Ukraine Aid is So Dangerous

Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football – to the delight of the Kremlin. Ambassador Bill…

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Dr. Ornstein’s Political Prescriptions for Smart Democrats

Democrats have their work cut out for them moving into the new year. With monumental elections on the horizon, Norm…

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It’s Much Easier Than You Think for a Lunatic President to Blow Up the World

As if there weren’t enough reasons to worry about a second Trump term, Jon has reminded us of another reason…

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Yes, Virginia, There is a SustainaClaus: Reflections on COP 28

COP28 has come and gone. There is much to discuss, with numerous headline-grabbing developments and some that flew under the…

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The DSR Daily for December 14: Supreme Court to Decide on Abortion Drug, House Votes to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry

On today’s DSR Daily, the Supreme Court announces that it will make a decision on Mifepristone, the House votes to…

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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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The DSR Daily for December 13: Biden Gives Warning to Netanyahu, Nations Reach Deal at COP28

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Biden’s warning to Netanyahu, the deal to transition away from fossil…

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Grappling with the Next Phase of the Effort to Win the Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza

As the conflict in Gaza grinds on, there are still over a hundred hostages held by Hamas. What has made…

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The DSR Daily for December 11: University President Resigns Over Congressional Testimony, FDA Approves First CRISPR Treatment

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we talk about the University of Pennsylvania president’s resignation, updates from COP28,…

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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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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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