Ukraine

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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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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The DSR Daily for November 28: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Extends into Fifth Day, France Sees Wave of Far-Right Violence

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest on Israel and Gaza, a wave of far-right riots…

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The DSR Daily for November 27: Three Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont, Debates Over Elections in Ukraine

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont, the debate over elections in Ukraine,…

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The DSR Daily for November 21: Ukraine Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Euromaidan, Israel and Hamas Approaching Agreement in Gaza

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss an approaching deal between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, Ukraine celebrating the 10th anniversary…

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The DSR Daily for November 20: Far-Right Milei Wins Presidency in Argentina, Defense Secretary Austin Visits Kyiv

On today’s episode of the DSR daily, we cover the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina, Defense Secretary Austin’s visit…

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The DSR Daily for November 8: Dems Win Big on Election Day, Ukraine One Step Closer to EU Accession

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the biggest election results, the European Commission’s adoption of the 2023 Enlargement Package, the…

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The DSR Daily for November 7: Eric Trump Testifies in NY Trial, Secretary Blinken Arrives in Tel Aviv

On an Election Day DSR Daily, we discuss the elections we’ll be watching across the country, Trump’s testimony in the…

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The DSR Daily for November 3: Eric Trump Testifies in NY Trial, Secretary Blinken Arrives in Tel Aviv

On our Friday DSR Daily, hear the latest on Eric Trump testifying in the New York fraud trial, Secretary Antony…

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The DSR Daily for October 31: Student’s Death Sparks Protests in Iran, UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with GM

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the unrest in Iran after a student’s death, the UAW reaching a tentative agreement…

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Putin’s Secret Spy Shop…and Is the US Congress About to Screw Ukraine?

For Vladimir Putin, the Cold War never ended. There is no better example of Putin’s Cold War mentality than GRU…

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The DSR Daily for October 30: Anti-Semitic Mob Storms Dagestan Airport, Biden to Sign Executive Order on AI

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the anti-semitic attack at a Dagestan airport, Biden’s new executive order…

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Behind the Front Lines in Ukraine – A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Tingle

Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United…

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The DSR Daily for October 27, 2023: US Strikes Iranian Targets in Syria, Manhunt in Maine Continues

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the former Chinese premier dying of a heart attack, the continuing…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, October 26, 2023: Putin Weighs In on Israel, New House Speaker Elected

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily Brief, a new House Speaker is elected, Putin weights in on Israel and…

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The DSR Daily for October 25, 2023: Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty, Israeli Officials Call for UN Secretary-General’s Resignation

On today’s DSR Daily, Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis takes a plea deal, Mike Johnson is the latest speaker-designate, Israeli officials…

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The DSR Daily for October 25, 2023: Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty, Israeli Officials Call for UN Secretary-General\’s Resignation

On today’s DSR Daily, Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis takes a plea deal, Mike Johnson is the latest speaker-designate, Israeli officials…

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Can Our Broken Congress Manage a Middle East on Fire?

Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA 6th) joins David Rothkopf for an exclusive one-on-one discussion on the recent dysfunction in Congress and…

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Exclusive Interview with Senator Chris Murphy on the Situation in the Middle East

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on the Middle East. In this exclusive one-on-one conversation,…

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