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As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None Of The Above, the Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs' Mark Hannah asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world. www.noneoftheabovepodcast.... more

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American foreign policy is in crisis. The bipartisan consensus that emerged after the Cold War has collapsed after a string of American failures, like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, with the rise of China and the new ascendance of middle powe... more

The United States is wealthy, powerful, and a democracy. That means there are many avenues for foreign countries vying to influence its politics and policy. Though many forms of foreign lobbying are legal and totally above-board, those efforts are la... more

Trump embodies many contradictions when it comes to foreign policy. IGA's newly released study, "Reckless Peacemaker? How Americans See Trump's Foreign Policy," tries to make sense of these contradictions by polling Americans on the biggest geopoliti... more

The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the '90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America's unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghan... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Cleveland-Stout
A prominent reporter for the Quincy Institute's democratizing foreign policy program.
Quincy Institute
Episode: How Foreign Influence Works in Washington
Dr. Andrew Payne
Former non-resident fellow at IGA, research director covering Europe, Russia, and the Americas for Chatham House in London, and lecturer at City St. George's University of London
Chatham House
Episode: What Americans Really Think of Trump's Foreign Policy
Ian Bremmer
American political scientist and leading authority on geopolitical risk.
Institute for Global Affairs
Episode: Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter
Max Boot
Senior fellow for national security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and columnist at The Washington Post
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Episode 9: A Military Without Rival
Rajan Menon
Senior research scholar at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention
Thomas Pickering
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs during conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo
Episode: Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention
Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Historian of Modern China at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Episode 7: America's China Gamble
Sean Jacobs
Professor of International Affairs at the New School and experienced observer of South Africa's transition to democracy.
New School
Episode: Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa
Chris Alden
Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics, providing insight into the international dynamics during apartheid.
London School of Economics
Episode: Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa

Host

Mark Hannah
Host with a focus on probing critical foreign policy discussions and reflecting on global dynamics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • incredible

    so informative and well produced!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    solapriy1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intriguing

    These shows are always intriguing and thought-provoking in the best of ways, which is difficult to find these days. Highly recommended for anyone trying to better understand the world they know about and parts of the world & history they may not know so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecthroi
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Interesting topics and guests, and thoughtful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edingerba
    United States4 years ago
  • Understandable and Informative

    I found this podcast relatively easy for the layman to process but I do wish that Mark Hannah had explained a few of the buzz words that the author had used. I would greatly recommend for someone who wants to know more details of a few important political topics and theories.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jckhnnng
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Each episode is a forum for interesting ideas and perspectives on foreign affairs and states’ places in the world. This podcast balances its informative nature with personable interviews, and is well worth following.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lzfiuhrfoiauhef
    United States4 years ago

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#204
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What Americans Really Think of Trump's Foreign Policy
Q: What are the defining foreign policy issues to watch for in the coming years?
China will likely remain a crucial issue, though voters need distinct differences in candidates' positions for it to influence voting behavior.
What Americans Really Think of Trump's Foreign Policy
Q: How do you conceptualize the gaps between Washington elites, the public, and Trump's actions?
The data suggests significant contradictions between what the public desires in foreign policy and Trump's actions, showcasing a disconnection between elite opinion and average voter sentiment.
Episode 9: A Military Without Rival
Q: Why are efforts to make the military more inclusive often met with anxiety and backlash?
Max Boot suggests it challenges traditional notions of who a soldier is, and the anxiety stems from long-standing societal norms regarding gender and sexuality.
The Case Against Israel: South Africa's Genocide Suit at the World Court
Q: How does this case and the ruling have more teeth, thanks to the block of unaligned countries supporting it?
While there is skepticism, there is hope that the support from unaligned countries may pressure Israel more effectively than in the past.
The Case Against Israel: South Africa's Genocide Suit at the World Court
Q: What could Israel learn from South Africa's experience from your experience in the 1990s?
The need for figures with great moral authority to unite different sides and bring about reconciliation, which currently seems very far off for Israel and Palestine.

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Focused on the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy and international relations, this podcast engages with leading experts to discuss pressing global issues and the alternatives to conventional policy responses. Episodes often feature in-depth conversations that dissect critical historical events, the motivations behind foreign policy decisions, and the complex interplay of global politics. Notable themes include humanitarian intervention, U.S.-China relations, historical contexts of conflict, and lessons learned from past foreign policies. The discussions aim to challenge traditional narratives and offer fresh perspectives that listeners may find insightful and informative.

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