Russia

The DSR Daily for January 15: Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Pete Hegseth’s turbulent confirmation hearing, Trump advisers admitting a peace deal is…

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Will Europe Step Up on Ukraine?

In the midst of an unsure America on the world stage, can and will Europe step up on Ukraine? Which…

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The Goldilocks Strategy: Unpacking the Biden Legacy in Ukraine

As President Biden prepares to leave office, one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his administration remains unresolved:…

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The DSR Daily for January 2: Latest from New Orleans Attack

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the false narratives around the attack in New Orleans, a Tesla truck…

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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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The DSR Daily for December 18: Congress Introduces Bill to Avert Shutdown

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Congress introducing a bill to avert a partial government shutdown, France raising…

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The DSR Daily for December 17: High-Ranking Russian Official Assassinated

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the assassination of a high-ranking Russian official, Bashar Al Assad’s first official…

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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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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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The DSR Daily December 6: New Revelations from South Korea

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the latest revelations from the shocking events in South Korea, Syrian rebels…

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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 2: Joe Biden Pardons Hunter

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Joe Biden pardoning Hunter, Trump tapping Kash Patel for FBI director, an…

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Is America Still the Bright, Shining City on the Hill?

On today’s podcast, CIA veteran Ed Bogan joins @mpolymer to ponder the US intelligence community in a Trump 2.0. How…

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The DSR Daily for November 21: ICC Issues Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the ICC’s warrants for key leaders of Israel and Hamas, Russia’s use…

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The DSR Daily for November 20: Trump’s TV Star Cabinet

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for his cabinet, Biden approving anti-personnel mines…

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The DSR Daily for November 4: Merry Election Eve

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a round-up of election news from the US and around the world,…

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The DSR Daily for November 1: Trump’s Bizarre Pledge to Protect Women

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss Trump’s strange pledge to protect women “whether they like it or not”,…

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The DSR Daily for October 30: Kamala’s Massive DC Rally

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Kamala’s huge rally in DC, Ukraine’s new mobilization efforts, troubles at…

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