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The President’s Inbox

Council on Foreign Relations
Climate Change
China
Ukraine
Horn Of Africa
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict
Drought
Food Insecurity
Biden Administration
NATO
Crimea
Russia
Cold War
Agriculture
United States-South Korea Alliance
Taiwan
Council On Foreign Relations
United Nations Climate Change Conference
American Enterprise Institute
Far-Right Terrorism

Each episode of The President’s Inbox explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States.

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This episode unpacks the opportunities and risks Moscow is facing amid the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.

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James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR

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Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fe... more

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This episode unpacks how the war with Iran will affect the future of the Gulf countries’ security and economic prosperity.

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James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR

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Mina Al-Oraibi,... more

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We discuss:

• Why U.S. allies are refusing to join the Iran war, and what that signals about weakening alliance cohesion and growing strategic independence.

• How the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of global oil flows, i... more

Max Boot, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to analyze what tactical and strategic lessons can be drawn from the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran.

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Recent Guests

Mina Al-Oraibi
Editor-in-Chief of The National (Abu Dhabi)
The National
Episode: Gulf States Under Fire, With Mina Al-Oraibi
Kristi Govella
Senior Advisor and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Why Allies Aren’t Following on Iran, With Kristi Govella and Constanze Stelzenmüller
Constanze Stelzenmüller
Director of the Center on the United States and Europe, Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and Transatlantic Relations
Brookings Institution
Episode: Why Allies Aren’t Following on Iran, With Kristi Govella and Constanze Stelzenmüller
Max Boot
Senior Fellow for National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The Strategy Gap in Iran, With Max Boot
Lynne Olson
Historian, author
Author of Those Angry Days
Episode: America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, author
UCLA Burkle Center
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE | Trump Chooses War With Iran, With Dalia Dassa Kaye
Michael Bustamante
Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami
University of Miami
Episode: Cuba on the Brink, With Michael Bustamante
Jeremi Suri
Mack Brown Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership, History and Public Policy at the University of Texas
University of Texas
Episode: America at 250: Nixon Goes to China, With Jeremi Suri
Mary Dudziak
Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law
Emory University
Episode: America at 250: The Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions, With Mary Dudziak and Christopher Nichols

Host

Jim Lindsay
Host of discussions surrounding U.S. foreign policy challenges, featured as a knowledgeable veteran in international relations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Jim’s fantastic. Please consider bringing back the World Next Week.

    The world next week by CFR was my favourite podcast. Unfortunately. it was canceled. I still love to hear Jim on this podcast, but I wish he had more opportunities to participate in the conversation instead of purely interviewing. It would be nice to hear more of his insights.

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    5
    _Selina__
    United States2 months ago
  • Ignorance on full display

    It is amazing how people who repeatedly demonstrate their own ignorance can speak so confidently as if they know. Wild speculation is not a substitute for finding a real expert.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    This Ken
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast - one concern.

    This is my go-to podcast to understand what is going on in the world and how it affects the United States. Jim is a knowledgeable veteran of foreign relations and asks the right questions. I was, however, dismayed to hear Carla Ann Robbins on the latest episode. She doesn’t seem to have any particular expertise except for a visceral hatred of Donald Trump and Republicans in general that informs all of her opinions. She killed The World Next Week. Don’t let her bring down the President’s Inb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    1855LGC
    United States4 months ago
  • Normalization

    You’re normalizing Trump’s insanity.

    Trump strategy is preemptive surrender.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    thePeacePirate
    United States4 months ago
  • Too Prescriptive

    A wealth of material and knowledge buttoned up in a short blurb. If you had a long form discussion with your expert guests, listeners could glean much more valuable information. Also, no need to mention producers and behind the scenes employees, put all that in the show notes. CNN doesn’t end with the name of the camera man or show runner, neither does Rogan. Just have an erudite long form discussion and trust your listeners with ambiguity. Could be great.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GlobalNorth
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the expert insights into U.S. foreign policy dynamics and their historical contexts.
Some criticisms revolve around perceived biases from hosts and guests, with calls for a broader range of perspectives.
The podcast is noted for its informative approach, providing clarity on complex geopolitical issues and U.S. strategies.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Allies Aren’t Following on Iran, With Kristi Govella and Constanze Stelzenmüller
Q: How do US allies view the Iran War?
Allies have largely declined to join the war and are balancing support for US leadership with caution about becoming entangled in a conflict they did not start, while weighing domestic political pressures and strategic calculations in Europe and Japan.
The Strategy Gap in Iran, With Max Boot
Q: Why has there been hesitation about ground troops and what are the risks involved?
There is a real concern about US casualties and the political costs, making large-scale ground operations unlikely; limited special operations could be possible, but broad engagement remains risky.
The Strategy Gap in Iran, With Max Boot
Q: Max, what is the strategic aim of the operation and does the administration have a clear destination in mind?
The objective is unclear and shifting; the rhetoric about regime change contrasts with the military focus on degrading Iran's capabilities, and there is no obvious endpoint or metric to measure success.
America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson
Q: What were the main lines of opposition in Congress, and how were they overcome?
Isolationists feared entanglement and argued it would drag the U.S. into war, but public support and the argument that aiding Britain would safeguard American security tipped the balance as the war situation evolved.
America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson
Q: Could you explain the strategic logic behind Lend-Lease and why it was framed as a temporary measure before direct involvement?
The act was presented as a practical means to aid allies while avoiding full-scale American ground combat, thereby maintaining strategic flexibility and buying time to prepare for eventual engagement if necessary.

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2. Kristi Govella
3. Constanze Stelzenmüller
4. Max Boot
5. Lynne Olson
6. Dalia Dassa Kaye
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