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Every day, experts from around the globe present their arguments for solving the world’s biggest problems. And every day, these experts disagree in small and large ways. At Foreign Policy, our approach is to share a wide range of opinions, side by side, day by day. But what if people could hear those arguments tested, in real time, under pressure from an opposing view–by an international cast of d... more

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On a special bonus episode of Counterpoint, FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal sits down with Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat, on the sidelines of the United Nations’ annual meetings to discuss relations with Washington, Russia’s war in U... more

The Bosnian War in the early 1990s was at the time the bloodiest conflict on European soil since World War II. Some 100,000 people were killed and more than 2 million displaced amid widespread ethnic cleansing and massacres.

In 1995, the warring par... more

The United States and China took a step back this week from their trade war, announcing that tariffs imposed just a few weeks ago would be slashed significantly—at least for now. But even as the tension seems to be ebbing, some people in the United S... more

The Trump administration has moved quickly to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which oversees U.S. aid around the world, with major repercussions for food supplies, child poverty, pandemic prevention, and much more. Th... more

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Recent Guests

Kaja Kallas
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy at the EU, former Prime Minister of Estonia
European Union
Episode: Live from UNGA80 with Kaja Kallas
Christopher Hill
A career diplomat and former US ambassador to Serbia, involved in negotiating the Dayton Accords.
US Department of State
Episode: Did the Dayton Accords Set Bosnia Up for Failure?
Jasmin Mujanović
Senior non-resident fellow at the New Lines Institute and author focused on the Balkans.
New Lines Institute
Episode: Did the Dayton Accords Set Bosnia Up for Failure?
Derek Scissors
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Chief Economist of the China Beige Book
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Should the U.S. Completely Decouple From China?
Lizzi C. Lee
Fellow on the Chinese economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute Center for China Analysis
Asia Society Policy Institute
Episode: Should the U.S. Completely Decouple From China?
Galip Dalay
Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House and a researcher at Oxford University's St Antony's College
Chatham House
Episode: Can the Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process Succeed?
Arzu Yilmaz
Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kurdistan Hewler, in Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
University of Kurdistan Hewler
Episode: Can the Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process Succeed?
Nathalie Tocci
Director of Italy's Institute for International Affairs
Italy's Institute for International Affairs
Episode: Can Europe Fully Replace the U.S. as Ukraine’s Chief Protector?
Jessica Chen Weiss
Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins and a former member of the U.S. State Department's Policy Planning Staff.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Should the U.S. Confront China More Forcefully Over Taiwan?

Host

Sasha Polakow-Suransky
Host and Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy, serves as the moderator facilitating various debates, bringing in a diverse range of opinions on pressing global issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Enjoying the episodes!

    Excellent and enjoyable discussions. A good way to delve further into contentious issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    talimom
    Canada8 months ago
  • They bought the tickets, they knew what they were getting in to.

    Has no one at Foreign Policy ever seen “Airplane!”?

    I say, let ‘em crash.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paulus Greenus
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Dross

    Anodyne format. To have two people take literally opposing views and not actually seek the truth is high school debate club level listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Alan Mahon
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A must-listen

    For calm, thoughtful debate and discussion on major issues and their implications, this is a must-listen. There’s no angry confrontation between entrenched positions. Instead, Sasha guides the two guests in a conversation that respectfully explores different sides of an argument, leaving listeners with a more nuanced and rounded perspective - and often questions for themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarWaraich
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Gives an in-depth forum to seldom heard countries for a different perspective on international diplomacy

    Audible
    5
    Alyx Richardson
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the calm, respectful debates that encourage exploring various viewpoints on contentious issues.
Some critics believe it lacks depth in exploring opposing views rigorously, likening it to a debate club format.
Many highlight the quality of guests, who bring a wealth of expertise to discussions, enhancing the credibility of the content.

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Talking Points

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Live from UNGA80 with Kaja Kallas
Q: What is the European vision of foreign policy?
It focuses on mutual partnerships that emphasize the prosperity of the countries involved rather than just imposing interests.
Live from UNGA80 with Kaja Kallas
Q: How do you respond to accusations of EU inaction in Gaza?
Kallas emphasizes the achievements of the EU in terms of humanitarian aid and cooperation with the Israeli government, while acknowledging that more needs to be done.
Live from UNGA80 with Kaja Kallas
Q: What is your sense of what happened here?
Kallas indicates that Trump's shift may be a result of understanding the data on Russia's economic troubles and a positive meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Did the Dayton Accords Set Bosnia Up for Failure?
Q: Jasmin, do you think that Dayton can be fixed in a way that would allow the necessary reforms Bosnia needs to take place?
Yes, there is a possibility for substantive structural reforms to increase functionality within Bosnia.
Did the Dayton Accords Set Bosnia Up for Failure?
Q: Chris, when you were in Dayton negotiating, did you foresee and did the US team foresee some of these issues arising down the road?
Yes, we were concerned about the potential for partition and entrenchment of divisions.

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A dynamic exploration of pressing global issues where experts engage in real-time debates on complex topics is prevalent throughout the episodes. Key discussions revolve around diplomatic strategies, international relations, U.S. foreign policy, economic implications of immigration and trade, as well as notable historical events like the Dayton Accords and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The format emphasizes diverse perspectives, encouraging nuanced discourse without resorting to confrontational rhetoric, thereby allowing for a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in policy-making and international affairs. Noteworthy is their commitment to presenting balanced views from a range of political and professional backgrounds, makin... more

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2. Christopher Hill
3. Jasmin Mujanović
4. Derek Scissors
5. Lizzi C. Lee
6. Galip Dalay
7. Arzu Yilmaz
8. Nathalie Tocci

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