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Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers ... more

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The extension of a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East has left the region with no clear path forward. The Strait of Hormuz is still blocked, which means the global energy crisis will get worse. But Tehran’s new leaders are suffering too. What is t... more

The Iran war has become the most serious foreign-policy challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump in his second term. But does it reveal a larger point about U.S. power? Stephen M. Walt, a professor at Harvard University and Foreign Policy columnist,... more

The Trump administration’s plans in the Middle East are often criticized by those who say he shouldn’t have attacked Iran. But the White House is also facing flak from those who say that it didn’t go far enough. John Bolton is a longtime proponent of... more

After news of a 14-day cease-fire in the middle east conflict, Ravi shares his initial thoughts and analysis.

Plus, the rationale for attacking Iran revolved around security. How did the global narrative become about energy? Iran’s strongest weapon ... more

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Recent Guests

John Bolton
Longtime Iran hawk, former National Security Advisor, former UN Ambassador
Former U.S. government roles
Episode: An Iran Hawk’s Take on the Cease-Fire
Meghan O'Sullivan
Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University; Director of the Belfer Center; author of Windfall
Harvard University; Belfer Center
Episode: The Iran War Cease-Fire and the Return of the Energy Weapon
Ali Vaez
Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: What Is Iran’s Endgame?
Jason Bordoff
FP columnist, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University
Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy
Episode: How High Could Oil Prices Go?
Hal Brands
Professor of Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins SAIS
Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Episode: The World After Trump
Hélène Landemore
Author of Politics Without Politicians, Yale professor
Yale University
Episode: How to Have Politics Without Politicians
Cameron Abadi
Co-host of FP's weekly economics podcast Ones and Twos
Foreign Policy
Episode: A Debate Over the War in Iran
Firas Maksad
Managing Director of the Middle East and North Africa Practice at the Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: Will the Gulf States Join the War?
Vali Nasr
Professor at Johns Hopkins University; author of Iran's Grand Strategy, A Political History
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: War in the Middle East

Host

Ravi Agrawal
Editor-in-Chief at Foreign Policy, engaging in conversations about foreign affairs and global politics with leading experts.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 971 ratings
  • Program with E. Colby on NATO

    Colby is one of the smartest guests who have been on the program over the years. With respect to NATO, Agarwal is wrong as usual. 1) the Europeans have absolutely failed to convince the American public that NATO is worth saving or that a single U.S. soldier should die for Slovenia, Greece, Spain etc. 2) the bigger question on an invocation of Article 5 is whether European countries would come to the defense of other European countries if war broke out and if so, with what? Strongly worded lette... more

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States2 months ago
  • Typical FPM Stupidity

    I have listened to this podcast for a number of years and it never ceases to disappoint me. It is hard to stomach the stupidity of this podcast. In this episode, Ian Brenner who has always been a lightweight and has an abysmal track record just spouted nonsense. I do not mind people like Bremmer spouting his nonsense but I cannot stomach no pushback or hard questioning by the moderator. There are many issues which lend themselves to serious nuanced discussion. However, a high school civics class... more

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States3 months ago
  • Really?

    I get that Ravi is left-leaning and I can deal with that, but to openly call the conflict in Israel to the persecution of the Uyghurs makes him look ridiculous. Did the Uyghurs perpetrate a terrorist attack that killed 1,200 people, hiding in civilian areas?

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    1855LGC
    United States4 months ago
  • Needs work

    Listen to the Foriegn Affairs interview instead. FP Live's interviews are somewhat weak. The music is childish and the host comes across as pouty and biased at times. Guests are good and informed. Could be a great show but major changes required.

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    Wellfleet56
    United States5 months ago
  • A New Low for FPM

    It is hard to believe that a serious publication could downplay the massacre of Christians by Islamic groups but FPM did just that. It is hard to believe such moral degenerates and dishonest players are welcome in polite society but FPM has reached a new low.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States6 months ago

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Insights from experts provide in-depth analysis of foreign policy.
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An Iran Hawk’s Take on the Cease-Fire
Q: How should the US handle the diplomatic and military balance with allies like Israel and Gulf states?
The guest argues allies share concerns but stresses that coordination and a unified strategy are essential. He notes differences in appetite for escalation and emphasizes aligning on a long-term plan that addresses both deterrence and stability, rather than pursuing unilateral actions that could fracture alliances.
An Iran Hawk’s Take on the Cease-Fire
Q: Was the decision to de-escalate or escalate the conflict a misstep, in your view?
Bolton contends the path chosen should align with a clear strategic objective—regime change—while criticizing the lack of a coherent case and domestic political support. He suggests that failing to articulate and secure domestic and allied backing undermines credibility and could have left the US more exposed internationally.
An Iran Hawk’s Take on the Cease-Fire
Q: Why do you think regime change should be pursued given the potential for long-term instability?
Regime change is argued as necessary to disable Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support networks, but it must be weighed against the risk of civil conflict, regional backlash, and the likelihood of a power vacuum. Bolton emphasizes that the current leadership has shown resilience, and any shift would require a comprehensive, credible plan beyond military action to avoid destabilizing the region.
A Debate Over the War in Iran
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War in the Middle East
Q: What are the prospects for a ceasefire and what would conditions look like?
Nasr argues that neither Iran nor Israel currently sees a clear path to a ceasefire given mutual aims and regional pressures, and that any pause would depend on a shift in risk calculations by the major actors, particularly the United States and its energy-related costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Policy Live

What is Foreign Policy Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A substantive exploration of critical issues in global affairs, featuring interviews with knowledgeable figures in foreign policy, characterizes the experience this series offers. Topics often extend from U.S.-China relations to military strategies, trade wars, and international diplomacy, showcasing a blend of expertise and real-time analysis of global dynamics. The conversation tends to gravitate towards the implications of geopolitical events and the shifting landscape of international relations, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for listeners interested in world affairs.

What sets this series apart is its commitment to examining current events through the lens of policy experts, with an interactive component allowing live... more

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