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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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Like the rest of us, China’s leaders are confronting a world in turmoil. They see uncertain American commitments to allies, even as many of those allies ramp up their own defense efforts. They see changing relationships, whether deepening ties betwee... more

The breakneck pace of AI progress and the intensity of the competition for AI supremacy has left U.S. policymakers in a difficult position. They must encourage the innovation needed to ensure an advantage over China and to power economic growth; prot... more

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The war in Iran may have come to an end, but both the course and the conclusion of that war have brought into sharp relief the forces that increasingly define a world of weaponized power and systemic risk: unconstrained leaders willing to gamble with... more

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The Iran war may be coming to an end, as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign a framework agreement later this week. That deal should reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the blockade of Iranian ports, even as it leaves unresolved the issues that bro... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Mallaby
Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; host of The Spillover; author of The Infinity Machine
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The AI Race Nobody Can Win: A Conversation With Sebastian Mallaby
Ian Bremmer
Geopolitical analyst and president of Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: America, Iran, and a World in Turmoil: A Conversation With Ian Bremmer
Narges Bajoghli
Academic and writer, contributed to Foreign Affairs essay on Iran's new grand strategy
The Foreign Affairs Essay/Academic
Episode: Is the Iran War Coming to an End? A Conversation With Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr
Senior advisor and commentator on Middle East affairs
Foreign Affairs essay co-author
Episode: Is the Iran War Coming to an End? A Conversation With Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr
Michael Bustamante
Chair of Cuba and Cuban American Studies at the University of Miami
University of Miami
Episode: Is Cuba Next? A Conversation With Michael J. Bustamante and Ricardo Zuniga
Ricardo Zuniga
Longtime U.S. official who served at the U.S. Embassy in Havana and helped lead talks with Cuba
Former U.S. government official
Episode: Is Cuba Next? A Conversation With Michael J. Bustamante and Ricardo Zuniga
Philip Gordon
Former National Security Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris
Foreign Affairs (interview subject)
Episode: Are America’s Allies Finally Learning to Deal With Trump? A Conversation With Philip H. Gordon and Mara Karlin
Thant Myint-U
Historian and author, subject of The Peacemaker
Author, Historian
Episode: How to Prevent the Next World War: A Conversation With Thant Myint-U
Wess Mitchell
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe under the Trump administration
Independent/Policy Think Tank mentions in episode
Episode: Does Trump Have a Strategy? A Conversation With A. Wess Mitchell

Host

Dan Kurtz-Phelan
Host of The Foreign Affairs Interview

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • 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 States17 days 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #*#^#+
    United States2 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 States2 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
    Australia2 months ago
  • Insightful!

    Such insightful episodes on foreign policy and affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S.Raf.
    New Zealand2 months ago

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fans call it essential listening for staying informed on global affairs
audience appreciates long-form, theory-informed discussion with senior policymakers
listener feedback highlights depth, credibility, and nonpartisan analysis from experts
reviews indicate strong perception of high-quality, data-driven perspectives with occasional critiques of perceived bias

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

America, Iran, and a World in Turmoil: A Conversation With Ian Bremmer
Q: In your recent Foreign Affairs piece, you call this war and Iran's outcome Trump's greatest foreign policy failure. Why is that, just in simple terms?
Because Trump failed to achieve his direct war aims, miscalculated Iran's response, and faced significant allied and economic costs; the Iran situation created broader geopolitical consequences that outpaced his China-related attempts and proved more consequential domestically and regionally.
Is the Iran War Coming to an End? A Conversation With Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr
Q: Do you see scope for agreement on the bigger issues like nuclear or regional security after this initial MOU?
Both guests express cautious optimism that larger deals may be possible if the current alignment holds, but emphasize that the US must articulate credible offers and Iran must see tangible benefits to accept deeper concessions.
Is the Iran War Coming to an End? A Conversation With Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr
Q: Narges, do you want to start on the question about whether the ceasefire will hold for the next few months?
Narges argues that the ceasefire's durability hinges on credible implementation of the agreed terms, including how it translates into tangible concessions like sanctions relief and asset unfreezing, which could build trust and encourage broader negotiations.
Are America’s Allies Finally Learning to Deal With Trump? A Conversation With Philip H. Gordon and Mara Karlin
Q: What would minimally be necessary from a U.S. standpoint to reach a deal on Iran that could be acceptable to both sides?
A credible set of nuclear constraints combined with a practical framework for sanctions relief and regional security arrangements, while ensuring that any agreement returns to verifiable limits on enrichment and missiles and avoids a total collapse in the Strait of Hormuz as a broader strategic concession.
Are America’s Allies Finally Learning to Deal With Trump? A Conversation With Philip H. Gordon and Mara Karlin
Q: Mara, if Phil is right that this represents the Asian version of a Greenland moment, what might Asian allies do in response?
Asian allies might pursue mini-lateral security arrangements, increase defense spending, and seek extended deterrence assurances or regional alliances to counter perceived U.S. unpredictability, while also coordinating with Europe on shared priorities like naval freedom of navigation.

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A high-level, globally focused interview format that brings expert voices—diplomats, scholars, policymakers, and journalists—into long-form conversations about geopolitics, strategy, and major security challenges. Episodes frequently explore U.S.-China competition, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Iran, the Middle East, and Europe's role in a multipolar world, often through historical context, policy analysis, and forward-looking scenarios. The show stands out for its deep-dive, theory-informed discussions with senior figures and its ability to connect global developments to broader strategic implications. Listeners are likely decision-makers and professionals in international affairs seeking credible, data-driven perspectives and nuanced debat... more

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