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The President’s Inbox

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Climate Change
China
Ukraine
Horn Of Africa
Artificial Intelligence
Drought
Conflict
Food Insecurity
Biden Administration
Crimea
NATO
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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Michael Bustamante, Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Cuba.

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Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs and Professor of Public Affairs and History at the University of Texas at Austin, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss President Richard Nixon's historic 1972 visit to... more

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F. Gregory Gause III, a leading scholar on Saudi Arabia and an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the evolution of U.S.-Saudi relations as Saudi Arabia navigates its role in a Middle East with a ... more

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Jonathan Berkshire Miller, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Canada's effort to diminish its vulnerability to U.S. economic threats and just how much middle powers like Canada can successfull... more

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Recent Guests

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
Christopher Nichols
Professor of History at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: America at 250: The Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions, With Mary Dudziak and Christopher Nichols
Matthew Kroenig
Vice President and Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Atlantic Council
Episode: Trump Foreign Policy at One Year, With Matthew Kroenig
Will Freeman
Fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Washington’s Venezuela Strategy After Maduro, With Will Freeman
Carla Anne Robbins
Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Listener Mailbag: 2025 in Review, With Carla Anne Robbins and Matthias Matthijs
Kathleen Hicks
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense and a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center and Johns Hopkins University's Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Are We Ready? | America’s Crumbling Defense Industrial Base, With Kathleen Hicks
Jonathan Hillman
Senior Fellow for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Are We Ready? | The Economic Security Challenge, With Jonathan Hillman
Chris McGuire
Senior Fellow for China and Emerging Technologies
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Are We Ready? | The U.S.-China Chip War, With Chris McGuire

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Jim Lindsay
Host of The President's Inbox

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Selina__
    United States15 days 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Normalization

    You’re normalizing Trump’s insanity.

    Trump strategy is preemptive surrender.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    thePeacePirate
    United States3 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 States4 months ago

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Opinions vary, with some listeners critiquing perceived biases in discussions.
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The host is praised for guiding insightful dialogues on foreign policy.
Feedback indicates a desire for longer episodes to explore topics more thoroughly.

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#224
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#188
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#196
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The New Saudi Strategy, With F. Gregory Gause III
Q: What is MBS's vision for Saudi Arabia both at home and abroad?
MBS's vision has shifted from an aggressive stance to prioritizing regional stability, engaging in diplomatic relations, especially with Iran, and sidestepping military confrontations to focus on internal reforms.
The New Saudi Strategy, With F. Gregory Gause III
Q: How are U.S.-Saudi relations adapting to these changes?
U.S.-Saudi relations are evolving amidst changing dynamics in the region, notably with the rise of Iran and shifts in MBS's foreign policy towards more realistic approaches focused on stability.
Trump’s Greenland Ambitions, With Heather Conley and Rebecca Pincus
Q: What's in the framework agreement?
Details are scarce, but it seems to be more of a diplomatic solution rather than an actual agreement because Danish and Greenlandic representatives were not part of the discussions.
Trump’s Greenland Ambitions, With Heather Conley and Rebecca Pincus
Q: Could you explain to us what exactly the relationship is between Denmark and Greenland?
There has been an evolution of Greenland achieving autonomy from Denmark, with home rule established in 1979 and self-rule in 2009, but Denmark retains control over foreign and security policy.
Trump Foreign Policy at One Year, With Matthew Kroenig
Q: Do you think U.S. military action against drug cartels in Mexico is likely?
Kroenig believes that military action in Mexico is less likely due to established relationships with democratically elected leaders.

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Each episode focuses on critical foreign policy challenges confronting the United States, featuring discussions that span a range of international relations topics. Notable themes include U.S.-China relations, military innovations, the implications of AI and technology on national security, and contemporary geopolitical tensions, particularly in regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and Latin America. The format often includes expert guests from various relevant fields, providing listeners with diverse perspectives and in-depth analysis. The podcast stands out for its emphasis on well-researched insights and its direct engagement with pressing global issues.

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1. Jeremi Suri
2. Mary Dudziak
3. Christopher Nichols
4. Matthew Kroenig
5. Will Freeman
6. Carla Anne Robbins
7. Kathleen Hicks
8. Jonathan Hillman

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