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In the National Interest

Center for the National Interest
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Republican Party
Russia
Nikki Haley
MAGA
Human Rights
United States
Nuclear Energy
2024 Election
China
Vladimir Putin
Mitch Mcconnell
Ronald Mcdaniel
Gaza
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Energy Security
Heritage Foundation
Supreme Court

"In the National Interest" is a podcast that explores the intersection of foreign and defense policy, national security, and U.S. politics. It is not about world affairs, but about American interests and the realist approach needed to promote them. What actually constitutes true realism is, of course, a source of controversy. And so, the series promotes fresh debate by featuring a variety of leadi... more

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What does the life of William F. Buckley, Jr. reveal about the deeper currents shaping American politics? In this episode, Jacob Heilbrunn speaks with Sam Tanenhaus, a former editor of The New York Times Book Review and the author of the new biograph... more

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has released the Trump administration's plans for reorganizing the State Department—a first step toward reducing what the White House calls a bloated and inefficient bureaucracy. The proposed reforms could reshape U.S. ... more

President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new global tariffs last week sent shockwaves through international markets, igniting fears of economic slowdown and triggering retaliatory measures from major trading partners like China. The conseque... more

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Sam Tanenhaus
Author of a biography of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Episode: The Sorcerer's Apprentice? American Politics from Buckley to Trump (w/ Sam Tanenhaus)
Paul Saunders
President of the Center for the National Interest and former State Department official
Center for the National Interest
Episode: Diplomacy in the Crosshairs (w/ Paul Saunders)
Ionut Popescu
Professor of Political Science at Texas State University
Texas State University
Episode: Rethinking American Grand Strategy (w/ Ionut Popescu)
Antonia Ferrier
Longtime Capitol Hill staffer who worked for Senator Mitch McConnell
Episode: Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Shake-Up (w/ Antonia Ferrier)
Dan McCarthy
Editor of Modern Age and a contributing editor at the American Conservative
Modern Age, American Conservative
Episode: Trump's Second-Term Blueprint (w/ Daniel McCarthy)
Zalmay Khalilzad
Former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the United Nations
Episode: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel (w/ Zalmay Khalilzad)
Scott Cullinane
Director of Government Affairs at Razom, previously worked at the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Razom
Episode: Congress’s Tug-of-War Over Ukraine Aid (w/ Scott Cullinane)
Greg Priddy
Senior Fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest
Center for the National Interest
Episode: The U.S.-Israel Rift Over Gaza (w/ Greg Priddy)
Tatiana Mitrova
Research fellow at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy, and Director of the New Energy Advancement Hub.
Columbia University
Episode: Russian Energy After Two Years of War in Ukraine (w/ Tatiana Mitrova)

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Jacob Heilbrunn
Editor of The National Interest, he explores foreign and defense policy, national security, and U.S. politics with various experts.

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    Great podcast and can’t wait to hear more.

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    Harry Kazianis
    United States2 years ago

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#140
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#162
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Trump's Tariffs and Energy Market Turmoil (w/ Tatiana Mitrova)
Q: What kind of economic pressure could Russia face if there's a long-term low oil and gas price environment?
Tatiana notes that a prolonged drop in oil prices below $50 per barrel would inflict significant pain on Russia, potentially leading to economic difficulties.
Trump's Tariffs and Energy Market Turmoil (w/ Tatiana Mitrova)
Q: What possible consequences do you see for the energy transition?
Tatiana expresses that the energy transition will likely face slowdowns due to tariffs affecting equipment and a shift towards economic rationale in project viability.
Trump's Tariffs and Energy Market Turmoil (w/ Tatiana Mitrova)
Q: What kind of impacts do you see possibly on global oil and gas due to Trump’s tariff announcements?
Tatiana Mitrova indicates that tariffs lead to uncertainty and economic slowdown, impacting global GDP and oil and gas demand.
Rethinking American Grand Strategy (w/ Ionut Popescu)
Q: Does the term 'No Peer Rival' imply that the United States can exercise its power at will?
No, it means the U.S. remains ahead of Russia and China but in a multipolar world without a peer rival in the Western Hemisphere.
Rethinking American Grand Strategy (w/ Ionut Popescu)
Q: How likely do you think it is that the current effort in the Middle East will expand to attacking Iran itself?
I don't think that it's very likely we will attack Iran, but there is a not insignificant chance Israel may attack through various means.

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This podcast focuses on the nuanced interplay between U.S. foreign and defense policies, national security, and domestic political dynamics. It features conversations with a diverse array of experts, including government officials, industry leaders, and academic authorities, creating a platform for robust discussions surrounding American interests and the principles of realism in international relations. Episode topics range from the implications of U.S. tariffs on energy markets, the intricacies of diplomacy and foreign policy reforms, to the legacy of historical figures in contemporary politics, providing insights that resonate with ongoing debates in both domestic and global contexts. This engaging discourse encourages audience members t... more

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2. Paul Saunders
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