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The Foreign Affairs Interview

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Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world. Whether the topic is the war in Ukraine, the United States’ competition with China, or the future of globalization, Foreign Affairs’ weekly podcast offers the kind of authoritative commentary and analysis that you can find in the magazine and... more

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When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz six months ago, the world seemed on the verge of an energy crisis that would upend economies, governments, and much else. It was, as Meghan O’Sullivan and Jason Bordoff pointed out in Foreign Affairs at the time,... more

There has been no shortage of dizzying shifts in American foreign policy since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year. But perhaps none have been as surprising as the shift on China. In his first term, Trump helped create a hard-line cons... more

Five years ago this month, the United States ended its war in Afghanistan. Washington’s exit was chaotic; as Taliban forces swept through the country and the U.S.-backed government collapsed, officials scrambled to evacuate tens of thousands of Afgha... more

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Ever since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, a big question has loomed over any discussion of global politics: How much of the change he has brought to U.S. foreign policy, and to the international system, will endure beyond this pr... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Chen Weiss
Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS; former State Department official
Johns Hopkins SAIS
Episode: What Does China Want? A Conversation With Jessica Chen Weiss
Laurel Miller
Former U.S. diplomat focused on Afghanistan; President of the Asia Foundation
Asia Foundation
Episode: Afghanistan After America: A Conversation With Laurel Miller and Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith
Former UN official and International Crisis Group analyst with field experience in Afghanistan
International Crisis Group
Episode: Afghanistan After America: A Conversation With Laurel Miller and Graeme Smith
Kurt Campbell
Senior official in the Biden administration, co-author of How Alliances Survive
U.S. Government (Biden administration)
Episode: Is a Post-American World Inevitable? A Conversation With Kurt Campbell, Rush Doshi, and Mark Leonard
Rush Doshi
Senior official in the Biden administration, co-author of How Alliances Survive
U.S. Government (Biden administration)
Episode: Is a Post-American World Inevitable? A Conversation With Kurt Campbell, Rush Doshi, and Mark Leonard
Mark Leonard
Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations
ECFR
Episode: Is a Post-American World Inevitable? A Conversation With Kurt Campbell, Rush Doshi, and Mark Leonard
Jen Easterly
Former director of CISA, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
U.S. government
Episode: Cyberwarfare in the AI Age: A Conversation With Jen Easterly
Robert Lighthizer
Former United States Trade Representative under President Trump
USTR (former)
Episode: The End of Free Trade: A Conversation With Robert E. Lighthizer
Salam Fayyad
Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority (2007-2013)
Palestinian Leadership / Foreign Affairs contributor
Episode: The Future of Palestine: A Conversation With Salam Fayyad

Host

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
Edited and hosted interviews; long-time editor of Foreign Affairs; primary host.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Used to be good, but...

    This show stopped covering a diverse range of topics and opinions; now each week is a variation of "Exclusive: 70 year-old expert shares why Trump is a big dumb-dumb!"

    Like yeah, I get it, but what else is new?

    Also, why would you bring Fiona Hill on to discuss Russia and Putin? She's like the least credible and least well-informed so-called expert in the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nanda Farai
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Show

    I listen to this every week. This is one of the bests ways to keep up with the crazy world we are forced to live in. The people who are guests on the excellent show. I highly recommend this show if you want to keep up with the insanity and make sense (if that’s even possible) these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sahoenig369
    United States3 months ago
  • Trump Apologists

    What role should Trump apologists play dialogues moving forward? While it’s been unfortunate to observe the endless parade of human failings that have led to the Trump era, it might be helpful to initiate a reset. First, we have lots of problems, seemingly intractable. Acknowledging that the support of a moronic, criminal madman is yet another symptom of our problems, not a solution, is a good place to start. I look forward to a future where more people engage is reasonable, honest conversation... more

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    5
    #*#^#+
    United States4 months ago
  • A Wess Mitchell interview

    Dan, my man, it took way too long for you to push back on the absolute lunacy of this man’s statements. I understand for journalistic reasons it’s good to allow these types of deranged cooks to embarrass themselves by letting them just be honest, but we’re 10 years into this mess and you’re in a position to call them out for their absolutely unhinged positions. I could hear in your voice you were holding back, but please challenge these types on the spot every opportunity you get. Whether or no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CledisBoozer
    United States4 months ago
  • Dan is great!

    This podcast has become a must listen for me. Dan is a superb interviewer, he has a the credentials and knowledge to be egotistical and insert himself in the interviews, but instead he uses very well-crafted, economical questions to get the best from his guests. I produce podcasts and I know how hard this is! Very poised.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blobbly56
    Australia4 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Afghanistan After America: A Conversation With Laurel Miller and Graeme Smith
Q: Would the US have been better off pursuing a peace process earlier or differently?
There was a period when direct talks with the Taliban existed, but skepticism about the peace process and the belief that victory on the battlefield was essential delayed more serious negotiations; ultimately, attempts to negotiate were not sustained long enough to prevent collapse, suggesting earlier, more persistent diplomatic engagement might have changed outcomes.
Afghanistan After America: A Conversation With Laurel Miller and Graeme Smith
Q: What has accounted for the relative effectiveness of managing the terror threat after withdrawal?
The counter-terrorism campaign against al-Qaeda over many years diminished its capabilities, and there has been moderately cooperative counter-terrorism engagement with the Taliban regime, though the specifics of groups like ISKP or any al-Qaeda elements remain unclear publicly.
What Does China Want? A Conversation With Jessica Chen Weiss
Q: If you were advising the president, what kinds of concessions do you think should be on the table in the upcoming summit?
Concessions must be mutual; the U.S. should seek balanced assurances and possibly alleviating tensions in areas like Taiwan, while ensuring that any easing comes with verifiable Chinese commitments to restraint and cooperation, rather than unilateral concessions.
The End of Free Trade: A Conversation With Robert E. Lighthizer
Q: How would you evaluate the outcomes of USMCA and NAFTA renegotiations in terms of their long-term impact on American manufacturing and regional supply chains?
The renegotiation improved some rules of origin and content requirements, but the core deficit with Mexico and broader regional balance remain unresolved. Tariffs and strategic incentives will need to be part of ongoing adjustments to rebalance regional trade and promote domestic manufacturing.
Cyberwarfare in the AI Age: A Conversation With Jen Easterly
Q: How should the US approach offense and defense in cyber, and what is the role of Cyber Command today?
Offense and defense should be balanced, with a civilian-infrastructure focus reflecting how China views civilian and military networks differently. Cyber Command has grown as a capability to defend and deter, while maintaining the broader cryptologic and strategic advantage.

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This show centers on global affairs, foreign policy, and strategic policy analysis, featuring interviews with leading policymakers, scholars, and industry experts. Topics frequently span U.S.–China competition, global governance, defense and alliance dynamics, regional conflicts, and the implications of emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity for national security. Noteworthy is the reliance on high-level, data-driven analysis and historical context, paired with practical governance and policy recommendations aimed at decision-makers in government, industry, and academia. Listeners are likely seeking nuanced, nonpartisan expertise from seasoned practitioners and scholars, with an emphasis on global stability, governance frameworks, ... more

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