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Power Problems

Cato Institute
China
Foreign Policy
Reinhold Niebuhr
U.S. Foreign Policy
Us-China Relations
International Relations
American Exceptionalism
Moral Hypocrisy
Dynamic Realism
NATO
Strategic Competition
U.S. Military Engagements
Economic Power
American Foreign Policy
Politics
Cold War
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Iraq War

Power Problems is a bi-weekly podcast from the Cato Institute. Host John Glaser offers a skeptical take on U.S. foreign policy, and discusses today’s big questions in international security with distinguished guests from across the political spectrum. Podcast Hashtag: #FPPowerProblems.

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Emma Ashford, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, discusses her book First Among Equals: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World, forthcoming from Yale University Press.

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Dartmouth College's Daryl Press and George Washington University's Nicholas Anderson discuss their modeling of an outbreak of war on the Korean Peninsula, assess the balance of power between the North and South, and explore the implications for the U... more

Rosemary Kelanic, Director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, discusses the Israel-Iran war, U.S. involvement, whether regime change is the objective, and the risks of escalation. 

Show Notes

Rosemary Kelanic, “A U.S. War With Iran W... more

Samuel Seitz, a fellow at MIT’s Security Studies Program, explores so-called “madman behavior” in international politics and whether it’s effective in gaining leverage in international confrontations. He explains why problems of signaling, credibilit... more

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Recent Guests

Daryl Press
Professor of Government at Dartmouth College and Director of the Davidson Institute for Global Security
Dartmouth College
Episode: Modeling War on the Korean Peninsula
Nicholas Anderson
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Modeling War on the Korean Peninsula
Rosemary Kelanic
Director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities
Defense Priorities
Episode: A Regime Change War in Iran?
Samuel Seitz
Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow in the MIT Security Studies Program
MIT Security Studies Program
Episode: Do Madman Tactics Work?
Christopher Chivvis
Senior Fellow at Carnegie's American Statecraft Program
Carnegie Foundation
Episode: Gen Z, Internationalism, & Change in Foreign Policy
Lauren Morganbesser
Junior Fellow at Carnegie's American Statecraft Program
Carnegie Foundation
Episode: Gen Z, Internationalism, & Change in Foreign Policy
Trita Parsi
Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: Can Trump Make a Deal with Iran?
Alexander Wendt
Professor of International Security and Political Science at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Episode: UFOs, Aliens, & National Security
TV. Paul
Professor of International Relations at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: India’s Quest for Major Power Status

Host

John Glaser
Host of discussions focusing on U.S. foreign policy and international security with a skeptical lens. Known for engaging conversations with various strong voices across the political spectrum.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Usually excellent and thought provoking.

    I like listening to this because the guests often take positions that I don’t necessarily agree with, but are well reasoned so I like hearing the arguments. They loose one point though for the completely uninterrogated interview with the UFO guy who draws wholly unsubstantiated claims, and makes predictions about a “post discourse” world that are as well reasoned as a bong hit. Felt like the Joel Rogan podcast for a minute there.

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    4
    RobotOnTheToilet
    United States5 months ago
  • Weak analysis

    The recurrent attacks by Hamas on Israel are existential. Even when you rely on the questionable numbers given by Hamas, the ratio of civilian to combatant casualties is likely the lowest in the history of warfare. IDF is understandably cautious but saying they are indiscriminate or that the war is simply an example of collective punishment is untrue.

    The host never challenges the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdubinMKE
    United States2 years ago
  • Biden’s Foreign Policy Promise aka Trump did it all wrong

    Very disappointing episode. Trump certainly wasn’t perfect and his approach to foreign policy was not conventional. Yet he accomplished some positives and some negatives. Biden is the return to the norm- some positive some negatives. The biggest negative being the US will bear the brunt of cost. The guest go from an acceptable conversation of what Biden has done to a rant on how wrong Trumps approach was. Frankly Trump was right to sanction Russia AND tell Europe to begin paying the pric... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Harmony4USA
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    This is the perfect choice for anyone interested in learning more about foreign policy! Each episode is informative and enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States3 years ago
  • Stabilizing Great Power Rivalry Episode

    Walt’s evident answer for solving great power rivalry is to dissolve NATO and elect a Republican as President. None of Prof Walt’s total critiques of NATO and Biden would hold up if an objective expert had been in the room.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    enelsonpa
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some find the analysis can vary in depth, leading to mixed reactions from the audience, especially on contentious issues.
The podcast often features well-reasoned discussions that challenge prevailing viewpoints in foreign policy.
Listeners appreciate the quality of guests and the range of topics, making it a valuable resource.
Overall, the podcast is regarded as informative and engaging for those interested in international relations and security.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#82
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#85
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#149
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#197
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#202
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Embracing Multipolarity
Q: How should we engage with partners like Japan, South Korea, and India?
We need to focus on flexible partnerships that allow for burden sharing rather than rigid alliances.
Embracing Multipolarity
Q: What do you mean by unbalanced multipolarity?
It refers to a system where a couple of states, specifically the US and China, stand out as the dominant powers while other countries have limited influence.
UFOs, Aliens, & National Security
Q: What do you think policymakers need to hear about this right now?
Policymakers need to understand the implications of UAPs and prepare for the societal reactions that could come from their continued acknowledgment, advocating for a controlled approach to public disclosure.
UFOs, Aliens, & National Security
Q: So one of the things you're doing in this book is you're trying to give UFOs a rigorous political science treatment.
Yes, the book seeks to treat UFOs seriously within political science, reflecting on how this topic has been stigmatized and the implications of recent developments.
Why America Needs to Change Its Nuclear Weapons Posture
Q: Can you expand on how hysteria over China is driving nuclear policies?
China's actions and modernization of its nuclear arsenal are often framed by U.S. policymakers as a response to threaten American interests, fueling a militarized stance in U.S. foreign policy.

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1. Daryl Press
2. Nicholas Anderson
3. Rosemary Kelanic
4. Samuel Seitz
5. Christopher Chivvis
6. Lauren Morganbesser
7. Trita Parsi
8. Alexander Wendt

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