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Israel’s Democratic Decline
February 13, 2023
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going ahead with legislation designed to weaken the country’s Supreme Court, a move that analysts are warning could lead to an erosion of democracy and a dramatic constitutional crisis. To understand more about the legislation and the potential impact on Israel and the region, FP’s Dan Ephron spoke to Amir Tibon, a senior editor at the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
The Balloon and the U.S.-China Relationship
February 10, 2023
The very public spat over alleged spying is just the most recent example of strains in the world’s most important relationship. Beyond the kerfuffle over the balloon, what are the broader impacts on Washington’s China policy? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a discussion with Emily S. Weinstein, a research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, and James Palmer, a deputy editor at Foreign Policy and the author of FP’s weekly China Brief newsletter.
Do U.S. Sanctions Work?
February 6, 2023
FP’s Ravi Agrawal spoke with two experts on sanctions to find out if they have worked: Agathe Demarais, global forecasting director at the Economist Intelligence Unit and author of Backfire: How Sanctions Reshape the World Against U.S. Interests; and Nicholas Mulder, an assistant professor of history at Cornell University and author of The Economic Weapon: The Rise of Sanctions as a Tool of Modern War. FP subscribers can watch or read a condensed version of the interview.
Biden’s Foreign-Policy Report Card
February 1, 2023
Two years into his first term, how has U.S. President Joe Biden fared on foreign policy? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a lively discussion about the Biden administration’s foreign-policy successes and failures, with Stephen Wertheim, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Nadia Schadlow, a former U.S. deputy national security advisor for strategy.
What to Expect From Russia’s Looming Offensive
January 26, 2023
How will the delivery of Western tanks change, and potentially escalate, fighting in Ukraine? And is NATO as united as it was earlier in the war? For the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, watch FP’s executive editor Amelia Lester’s timely conversation with FP’s team of reporters.
FP at the World Economic Forum in Davos
January 17, 2023
FP’s Ravi Agrawal sat down with industry leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how businesses can build resilience amid a turbulent geopolitical era. The panelists included Anne Richards, CEO of Fidelity International; Carmine Di Sibio, CEO of Ernst & Young; Mathias Miedreich, CEO of Umicore; and Lubna S. Olayan, chair of the executive committee of Olayan Financing Company.
How to Achieve America’s Climate Goals
January 12, 2023
Jonathan Pershing, formerly the Biden administration’s No. 2 global climate envoy, joined FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal to discuss Washington’s climate policy, and how it is being seen around the world. The two also discussed climate cooperation with China, the road to COP28, and much else.
Lessons for the Next War
January 9, 2023
Remember the adage that generals always fight the last war? Of late, we at FP have been wondering: What can Russia’s war in Ukraine teach the world going forward? What have we learned so far, and how can we apply those lessons to make sure we don’t sleepwalk into yet another war? FP’s Winter 2023 print issue brings together 12 experts to help us answer those questions. Watch Ravi Agrawal in conversation with two of the contributors to the magazine’s cover story: Anne-Marie Slaughter and David Petraeus.
Solving the World’s Worst Crises
January 3, 2023
How will the various crises in the world play out in 2023, and what can the international community do to mitigate the catastrophe? What are world leaders doing wrong? And how can populations in need receive proper aid? There’s no one better to ask for answers to these questions than David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, who will be in conversation with FP’s Ravi Agrawal. Enter the new year better informed—and equipped to help solve—humanity’s biggest problems.
Stephen Walt Looks Ahead to 2023
December 28, 2022
Geopolitics dominated the world in 2022, with Russia’s war in Ukraine and competition between the United States and China impacting everything from energy to food to semiconductors. What trends from 2022 will prove enduring? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for part 2 of a conversation with FP columnist and Harvard University professor Stephen M. Walt.
Stephen Walt Looks Back at 2022
December 21, 2022
Geopolitics dominated the world in 2022, with Russia’s war in Ukraine and competition between the United States and China impacting everything from energy to food to semiconductors. What trends from 2022 will prove enduring? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a conversation with FP columnist and Harvard University professor Stephen M. Walt.
What to Expect From China in 2023
December 15, 2022
What should the world expect from China in 2023? How will Beijing manage its economy? How will it handle dissent? What role will it play in Russia’s war in Ukraine? And how will China navigate relations with the United States? For answers, watch FP’s Ravi Agrawal in discussion with three China experts: Susan Shirk, Zongyuan Zoe Liu, and FP’s James Palmer .
Ramachandra Guha on Modi’s India
December 12, 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely the most popular elected leader in the world. How exactly has Modi corralled so much power? Why have India’s opposition parties crumbled? What does a changing India mean for the world order? Join FP’s editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal, for a rare in-depth interview with historian Ramachandra Guha.
Reporters’ Notebook — Winter and the War
December 8, 2022
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues into 2023, the weather will have an important impact. Why are policymakers in Brussels and Washington worried about dwindling weapons stockpiles? Is Ukraine fatigue on the rise in the United States and Europe? Tune in to watch FP’s Amelia Lester in conversation with the magazine’s reporters as they provide insights on where the war in Ukraine will head next.
The Road After COP27
December 5, 2022
Europe’s top climate negotiator, Frans Timmermans, says the goal of 1.5 degrees is on “life support.” Where does this leave the fight against climate change? How will Brussels continue negotiations with Washington, Beijing, and other global capitals? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a conversation with the man responsible for Europe’s Green Deal.
Robert Malley, U.S. Special Envoy for Iran
November 30, 2022
Is there a way to revive the Iran nuclear deal? Is U.S. President Joe Biden considering a military option if diplomacy fails? Watch U.S. special envoy for Iran Robert Malley in discussion with FP’s editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal. The two talked about the stalled nuclear deal, the violent crackdown on protests in Iran, and how Washington plans to respond to Tehran’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Debrief on the G-20 Summit
November 17, 2022
Leaders of the world’s largest economies gathered in Bali, Indonesia, for the G-20 summit this week. What were the main summit takeaways from the summit? FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal spoke with FP columnists Matthew Kroenig and Edward Alden, and Lynn Kuok, a senior fellow for Asia-Pacific security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
The Impacts of U.S.-China Tech Decoupling
November 1, 2022
The Biden administration has dramatically expanded controls on technology flowing to and from Beijing by imposing aggressive sanctions targeting China’s chip and semiconductor industry. What impact will these changes have? Will other nations support Washington’s new approach? Watch FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal’s conversation with Jon Bateman.
What Rishi Sunak Means for the World
October 28, 2022
What’s next for Britain under Rishi Sunak’s leadership? What will he do about Russia’s war in Ukraine and China? Join FP’s Amy Mackinnon, for a wide-ranging interview with Robin Niblett, a distinguished fellow at Chatham House, and Anand Menon, a professor of European politics at King’s College London.
Deciphering China’s 20th Party Congress
October 24, 2022
The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress is arguably the world’s most important convening in 2022. What are the key revelations? Will more political purges follow? Join FP’s James Palmer and Beijing-based reporter Melinda Liu and Evan S. Medeiros, chair of Asian studies at Georgetown University, for answers and insights.
How Much Trouble Is Putin in?
October 17, 2022
What will Russian President Vladimir Putin do if he feels he has lost the war everyone believed he’d easily win? For in-depth analysis on the most recent developments in Ukraine, join FP’s Ravi Agrawal in conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former CIA analyst and intelligence officer focused on Russia.
How to Fix the Global Food Crisis
October 11, 2022
With Russia’s war in Ukraine impacting food supply chains around the globe, how can we ensure food security? Crop scientist Sarah Taber and Arif Husain, the World Food Program’s chief economist, will join FP Live to discuss ways in which the world can build a resilient and functioning food system.
How the White House Plans to Hurt Putin
October 7, 2022
Are U.S. sanctions working, and what other measures has the White House taken to hurt Russia? Ahead of the annual IMF and World Bank meetings, the U.S. Treasury’s Wally Adeyemo joined FP Live to discuss the dizzying state of the world economy, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more.
Reporters’ Notebook — Ukraine War Developments
September 29, 2022
With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order of a partial mobilization of reservists, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has potentially entered an even more destructive and dangerous new phase. Tune in as FP’s executive editor, Amelia Lester, and FP’s team of reporters answer your questions about where the war is headed next.
Pakistan After the Floods
September 27, 2022
Amid catastrophic flooding, political turmoil, and economic crisis, Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, joins FP Live to discuss his plans to set the country on the right course, how his government is managing multiple crises, and much more.
America and the United Nations
September 13, 2022
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations joined Ravi Agrawal on FP Live for an interview to discuss Washington’s priorities at the General Assembly, and how U.S. diplomacy has changed over the course of a turbulent decade
The Case for U.S. Restraint in Ukraine and Taiwan
August 24, 2022
There’s a longstanding debate in international relations over whether to conduct a muscular and proactive foreign policy or a more restrained one that shuns long-term entanglements. How should America plan its foreign policy? FP spoke with historian Stephen Wertheim, who makes the case for U.S. restraint.
The Future of Afghanistan
August 11, 2022
One year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, how are Afghans coping with their new rulers? What does the future hold? For answers, watch this in-depth discussion with FP’s Lynne O’Donnell and Michael Kugelman.
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa on the Future of Press Freedom
July 22, 2022
In less than two years, journalist Maria Ressa has received 10 arrest warrants from the government, and her media company, Rappler, has been ordered to shut down. Watch FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal’s interview with Ressa about current and past Filipino administrations and her fight to ensure press freedom.
A Conversation With Fiona Hill
July 13, 2022
A top Russia advisor to three U.S. presidents explains why the world shouldn’t fall for Moscow’s narrative that it can wait out the West. As the war in Ukraine continues, watch FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal’s interview with Fiona Hill about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s thinking and strategy.
Adam Tooze on How to Manage Record Inflation
July 8, 2022
Energy prices are surging. Food supplies are depleted. Stocks have entered bear market territory. And inflation is running at historic highs. Watch this interview with FP columnist and Columbia University professor Adam Tooze to find out why despite the rapid slowdown, this isn’t an economic crisis.
The Future of NATO
July 6, 2022
NATO is at a critical juncture as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to rattle the global order and as the alliance faces its greatest security crisis in a generation. FP talked with U.S. NATO envoy Julianne Smith about NATO’s new strategic concept, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and much more.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Stemming the Rise of Authoritarianism
June 6, 2022
In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has transformed: It is more united, better funded, and is expanding. What does NATO’s rejuvenation mean for the fate of the war and the future of foreign policy in Europe? For answers, watch FP’s interview with former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
A Conversation With Belarus Opposition Leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
June 1, 2022
As Ukrainians fight for their sovereignty, the fate of neighboring Belarus is closely entwined with the outcome of the war. The country’s longtime president, Aleksandr Lukashenko, sided with Russia, but where do the Belarusian people stand? Can sanctions change Lukashenko’s calculus? Watch FP’s interview with Belarus’s opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
A Conversation With Dr. Anthony Fauci
May 4, 2022
Anthony Fauci joined Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Agrawal for a conversation about the global response to COVID-19, China’s COVID-19 situation, the rise of misinformation surrounding the virus, challenges ahead, and more.