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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
Russia
Crimea
NATO
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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Hal Brands, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and Mike Kuiken, Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, sit down... more

Chris McGuire, senior fellow for China and emerging technologies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss whether U.S. efforts to deny China advanced semiconductor chips will sustain the U.S. lead in artificial intelligence or unint... more

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Jessica Brandt, senior fellow for technology and national security at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber operations, influence campaigns, and intelligence gathering, and what those c... more

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Michael Horowitz, Richard Perry professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania and senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how emerging military tec... more

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Recent Guests

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
Michael Horowitz
Richard Perry Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow for Technology Innovation at the Council.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Are We Ready? | The New Weapons of War, With Michael Horowitz
Thomas Shugart
Founder of Archer Strategic Consulting, and adjunct senior fellow at the Center for New American Security
Archer Strategic Consulting
Episode: Are We Ready? | America's Next Battlefield, With Thomas Shugart
Rush Doshi
Senior Fellow in Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Are We Ready? | The China Reckoning, With Rush Doshi
Kori Schake
Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Civil-Military Relations Under Trump, With Kori Schake
Matt Waxman
Adjunct Senior Fellow for Law and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and a Professor of Law at Columbia University.
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The Legality of Trump's Drug-Boat Strikes, With Matthew Waxman
Michelle Gavin
The Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies at CFR
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Africa’s Urban Youth Revolution, With Michelle Gavin
Roxanna Vigil
International Affairs Fellow in National Security
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Brewing Troubles in Colombia, With Roxanna Vigil
Stephen Walt
Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
Episode: A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for a Realist Foreign Policy, With Stephen Walt

Host

Jim Lindsay
Host and Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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.

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    GlobalNorth
    United Statesa month ago
  • Try actually finding experts

    The so called experts either are ignorant or intentionally lie

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    This Ken
    United States2 months ago
  • J. Lindsay’s Bias

    The Council on Foreign Relations claims to be a non-political policy organization, but James Lindsay’s persistent anti-Israel questioning—despite pushback from guests—reveals clear bias. His repetitive, childlike insistence has undermined the podcast’s quality. Lindsay must address his prejudice.

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    Amexgirl
    United States2 months ago
  • Mislabeled

    You mislabeled your recent episode. It’s should be the Illegality of Trump’s drug boat strikes.

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    thePeacePirate
    United States2 months ago
  • Another substandard podcast

    It is interesting to hear a program on Foreign Policy “Realism” with someone like Walt. Walt knows nothing about “Realism”. For example he wants the U.S. to shift away from the ME. However, the Europeans have zero capability to protect oil and gas supplies from that area that it relies upon. He could not understand why Trump would pick a fight with Denmark when Greenland is a key to claims in, and defense of, the Artic and Denmark has done nothing in that regard. Walt cannot understand why Trump... more

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host is frequently praised for incorporating expert perspectives and handling discussions with a thoughtful approach.
Critics point out potential biases and focus predominantly on elite perspectives in foreign policy.
Many listeners appreciate the depth and expert insights shared in episodes, valuing the comprehensive analysis of complex issues.

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#238
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#242
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#17
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#77
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Are We Ready? | AI, Espionage, and Influence, With Jessica Brandt
Q: How can the government effectively combat misinformation without infringing on citizens' rights?
The government should reveal foreign adversaries' hidden influence efforts and share that information with citizens to empower their decision-making, while respecting First Amendment rights.
Are We Ready? | AI, Espionage, and Influence, With Jessica Brandt
Q: What role does AI play in shaping cybersecurity threats?
AI is supercharging both the offensive and defensive capabilities in cybersecurity, allowing states to find vulnerabilities faster and execute more effective attacks.
Are We Ready? | The New Weapons of War, With Michael Horowitz
Q: Is there an advantage to being the first mover in adopting new technologies, or is that sort of a red herring that we shouldn't be worried about?
Horowitz explains that while first movers can gain advantages with costly and complex military technologies, historical precedence shows that one does not always need to be first to effectively utilize technology in warfare.
Are We Ready? | The New Weapons of War, With Michael Horowitz
Q: As you survey the terrain today, what are the technologies that you worry most about?
Horowitz mentions that artificial intelligence is likely to significantly alter the character of warfare, potentially even more than the current era of precise mass weaponry.
Are We Ready? | The New Weapons of War, With Michael Horowitz
Q: How significant are these changes that we're seeing in military technology?
Michael Horowitz discusses how current changes in military technology are fundamentally altering the character of warfare, influenced by recent conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere.

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2. Michael Horowitz
3. Thomas Shugart
4. Rush Doshi
5. Kori Schake
6. Matt Waxman
7. Michelle Gavin
8. Roxanna Vigil

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