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Foreign Policy Live

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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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Relations between Kyiv and Washington have become particularly rocky this month. U.S. President Donald Trump is making political and diplomatic moves that seem to benefit Moscow. But why, and to what end? How should Kyiv adjust its strategy? Andrea K... more

What’s the best way to navigate the Trump White House? Some countries employ flattery; others look to keep a low profile. Spain is a rare country that openly disagrees with several U.S. positions. On issue after issue, from the war in Iran to immigra... more

It is well known that at least part of Washington’s reluctance to regulate artificial intelligence comes from wanting to make sure the United States stays ahead of China. But what exactly are the two countries racing for? Matt Sheehan, a co-director ... more

How can you tackle poverty and create infrastructure amid an active conflict? Alexander De Croo is the head of the U.N. Development Program, and he joins FP’s Ravi Agrawal to make the case for spending development dollars on building long-term resili... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Kendall-Taylor
Senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security; former CIA analyst
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Deciphering Trump’s Strange Ukraine Moves
José Manuel Albares
Spain's Foreign Minister since 2021
Government of Spain
Episode: Why Spain Stands Up to Trump
Matt Sheehan
Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, co-director of its China AI Initiative
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Can America Stay Ahead of China on AI?
Alexander De Croo
Administrator of UNDP; former Prime Minister of Belgium
UNDP, United Nations Development Programme
Episode: Can Development Work in Wartime?
Mike Waltz
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (former U.S. Representative)
United States Government / U.N.
Episode: The Case for Trump’s Global Strategy
Maria Ressa
Founder and editor of Rappler; Nobel Peace Prize laureate; co-chair of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Rappler; UN panel
Episode: Maria Ressa on Fighting Back Against Big Tech
Ajay Banga
President of the World Bank
World Bank
Episode: How to Create a Billion Jobs
John Doyle
President and CEO of Marsh, the world's leading professional services firm in risk and reinsurance
Marsh (Risk and Insurance)
Episode: The Industry That Explains the World
Charles Kupchan
Professor of international affairs at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: The Only Way to Save Global Order?

Host

Ravi Agrawal
Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy; host of FP Live

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Mike Waltz Interview

    Ravi can’t interview a liar. He literally embodies everything wrong with the feckless, gutless approach to the UN and multilateralism that Trump has destroyed. He has Mike Walz on and just lets him lie, no pushback, nothing. As if it’s valuable alone to let this guy spew nonsense? Challenge your guests! Otherwise this is useless. I unsubscribed.

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    Ragin’ Cajun 504
    United Statesa month ago
  • Another massive failure

    The idea that a guest would claim that the Trump Adminstration would think that defeating Iran would be easy, is beyond stupid. The moderator as usual did not push back on such stupidity. If you want a podcast that seriously discusses foreign policy, this program is not for you. It is this is one of the dumbest, most juvenile podcasts available. Do not waste your time.

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States3 months ago
  • Leftwing Lynacy

    This is the worst podcast on foreign affairs available. Most junior high school students know more than the featured “experts”. The moderator is the absolute worst.

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States6 months ago
  • World opinion of the US has become more antithetical than your interview indicates

    I was born in UK, live in Australia (as a citizen) and was reconciled to living within America’s subtle sphere of influence.

    Not so now.

    Everyone I know believes should reduce our dependence on the US.

    Even my relatives who live in the bush (moderately remote countryside) did not vote for our centre-right party, as they’d prefer to do, because the candidate was “Too Trumpy”.

    If Australian opinion is becoming more favourable to a greater distance from the US, then other countries are likely to ... more

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    Chabner from Diamo
    Australia6 months ago
  • 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 States8 months ago

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Deciphering Trump’s Strange Ukraine Moves
Q: What is step three? How do you begin to tackle this grouping, knowing that it could also backfire, and that the more that you target them as a group, you could encourage them to come closer together?
Kendall-Taylor recommends repairing U.S. relationships with allies, reaching out to countries that do not align with either bloc, and strengthening European defenses while maintaining interoperability and a cohesive allied network.
Deciphering Trump’s Strange Ukraine Moves
Q: Why do it? Are you seeing a real upside here, a larger strategy?
Kendall-Taylor says the diesel deal is linked to the midterm elections. Trump may hope to attribute high prices to Ukrainian strikes and is also seeking ways to lower prices, though the deal is unlikely to substantially reduce them and could benefit Russia.
Why Spain Stands Up to Trump
Q: Are Spain's foreign policy choices sustainable amid a shifting global order and U.S. policy?
Albares emphasizes continued commitment to the transatlantic bond, European unity, and multilateralism as essential to managing a multipolar world, while balancing relations with China and other major powers.
Why Spain Stands Up to Trump
Q: How do you explain why your foreign policy decisions matter to the Spanish people?
He argues that foreign policy affects everyday life—economic growth, job creation, social rights, and price stability—and thus Spaniards care about foreign policy because it shapes national well-being and security.
Why Spain Stands Up to Trump
Q: If the next government reverses course on foreign policy, how will you view the current government's legacy?
Albares frames the current approach as grounded in international law, multilateralism, and a consistent, values-based strategy that aligns with Spaniards' welfare and long-term national interests, suggesting the legacy is tied to economic growth and global standing.

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

A substantive interview series that centers on foreign policy, geopolitics, and global power dynamics. Across episodes, discussions often hinge on the U.S.–Europe and U.S.–China relations, Middle East security, energy geopolitics, and how technology, economics, and sanctions reshape global order. Guests tend to be senior policymakers, analysts, and researchers who provide long-form, analytical takes on current clashes and potential futures. The show is notable for tough, incisive questioning by a seasoned host and a willingness to explore complex tradeoffs, risks, and scenarios. Listeners looking for deep-dive context and expert perspectives on international affairs will find it especially relevant, though opinions about balance and tone va... more

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