Best Hudson Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Using New Technologies to Stop Chinese Aggression 58:07

3d ago58:07

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On a near-daily basis, Chinese forces encircle Taiwan, interfere with Philippine fishing and shipping, and intrude on Japan’s territory. China’s leaders regularly threaten these United States allies with further escalation—including invasion—if they do not yield to Beijing’s demands. Fortunately, the new administration has made protecting US allies…

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On Democracies and Death Cults Israel and the Future of Civilization 1:03:52

4d ago1:03:52

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In his new book On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, journalist Douglas Murray examines the historical and ideological motivations that underpin the latest global wave of antisemitic violence. Using accounts of both survivors and perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, he pieces together the true story of those atr…

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Global Reciprocal Tariffs, Xi Jinping’s PLA Purges, and China’s Military Aggression Against Taiwan 38:50

5d ago38:50

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the latest round of global reciprocal tariffs and the role China plays in the current global economy. Next, we look into the latest round of purges including top People's Liberation Army General He Weidong and what this means for Xi Jinping’s political cadre and the Central Military Commiss…

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546 | Rotimi Adeoye: Where Does Abundance, the Anti-Oligarchy Movement, and the Dem Tea Party Go Next? 1:11:07

6d ago1:11:07

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An Abundance of Ambiguity | Washington Monthly The Abundance Agenda – People's Policy Project REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Rotimi Adeoye, columnist and MSNBC contributor, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Rot…

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Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Stephen Miran on the Trump Administration’s Economic Agenda 52:37

7d ago52:37

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Stephen Miran, chairman of President Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, will provide remarks at Hudson Institute and join Senior Fellow Thomas Duesterberg for a conversation on the administration’s economic agenda and the outlook for America’s trade partners. Chairman Miran will also discuss the intersection of trade and national security…

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Evolving Issues in Regulation of Digital Platforms: A View from the UK and EU 1:10:11

7d ago1:10:11

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Join Hudson for a discussion on European Union and United Kingdom competition and regulatory authorities’ increasing focus on digital platforms. Topics will include: The features of digital platforms that have attracted competition law and regulatory scrutiny Reform initiatives including the UK Digital Markets Unit, and European Commission’s Digita…

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Mexico Navigates New Challenges 59:23

10d ago59:23

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces a formidable set of challenges with enormous stakes for the country. New American tariffs signal a turning point in supply chain integration with the United States and will disrupt Mexico’s most productive economic sectors. And although Sheinbaum has taken a stronger approach to organized crime by extraditi…

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Regional Power Competition in the Horn of Africa 1:14:23

11d ago1:14:23

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The Horn of Africa is one of the world’s most sensitive and strategic regions. It overlooks vital shipping lanes that connect Asia and Europe, shares a maritime border with the Middle East, and has thousands of miles of Indian Ocean coastline. The region is also home to Africa’s second most populous country, Ethiopia; one of the continent’s most im…

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545 | Richard D. Kahlenberg: Is Class-Based Affirmative Action the Future of Higher Education? 1:01:54

12d ago1:01:54

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Richard D. Kahlenberg, author of Class Matters: The Fight to Get Beyond Race Preferences, Reduce Inequality, and Build Real Diversity at America’s Colleges and Director of the Ameri…

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America First and the Trump Administration’s New Investment Agenda 53:39

12d ago53:39

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Join Hudson’s Mario Mancuso, William Chou, and Thomas Duesterberg for a discussion about the Trump administration’s recently announced America First Investment Policy. The event will explore the new policy through the lens of strategic competition between the United States and China, US alliance politics, and broader political economy consideration…

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Taiwan Counters Pro-Beijing Influence, CK Hutchinson-BlackRock Deal, and Secretary Hegseth Visits the Indo-Pacific 29:37

13d ago29:37

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan’s decision to revoke visas for several pro-Beijing social media influencers and the island’s continued efforts to counter Chinese coercion. Next, we take a look at the latest development in sales negotiations for port operations near the Panama Canal owned by Hong Kong based CK Hutchi…

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Great Power Competition in the Horn of Africa 53:38

13d ago53:38

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The Horn of Africa is one of the world’s most sensitive and strategic regions. It overlooks vital shipping lanes that connect Asia and Europe, shares a maritime border with the Middle East, and has thousands of miles of Indian Ocean coastline. The region is also home to Africa’s second most populous country, Ethiopia; one of the continent’s most im…

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544 | State Senator Mallory McMorrow: The Realignment Comes to Michigan 56:37

14d ago56:37

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Mallory McMorrow, Michigan State Senator and author of Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Mallory dis…

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Fully Exploiting Autonomous Military Systems 1:10:42

14d ago1:10:42

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Drones’ prominent role in the Russia-Ukraine War and air strikes across the Middle East have demonstrated that the future of warfare will be automated. Despite being the first to field robotic systems, the United States military has been slow to embrace autonomous capabilities at scale or take operators out of the decision-making loop. The Departme…

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Building a Sustainable and Successful Semiconductor Ecosystem Under the Trump Administration 1:32:25

17d ago1:32:25

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The next four years will be critical for American industrial policy as Washington seeks to strengthen its position in global semiconductor fabrication. Building on the Trump administration’s efforts to reshore semiconductor design and manufacturing, policymakers and industry professionals will need to collaborate on a comprehensive plan to foster a…

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The Future of Autonomous Undersea Warfare 56:05

17d ago56:05

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The integration of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) with Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines is transforming undersea warfare. This breakthrough enhances autonomous launch and recovery, extends stealth and survivability, and strengthens electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in even the most …

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Bending the Defense Cost Curve 1:10:38

18d ago1:10:38

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The United States Department of Defense is unlikely to get the sustained funding required to achieve its desired scale and capabilities. Therefore, maintaining costs will be a central challenge for the department. Norm Augustine warned several decades ago about the punishing increases in platform costs, and operating costs have continued to climb. …

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Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series | Bipartisan Cooperation on US Indo-Pacific Policy in the New Trump Administration 48:05

18d ago48:05

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The Indo-Pacific appears to be a key area of focus for the Trump administration. Members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—which is known as the Quad and includes the United States, Australia, Japan, and India—have received particular attention. The Japanese and Indian prime ministers were among the first foreign leaders to meet with President…

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543 | Rep. Jake Auchincloss: How Democrats Lost the Battle of Ideas During the Realignment 48:41

19d ago48:41

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Can the G.O.P. Be a Party of Ideas? - The New York Times Rep. Jake Auchincloss on Why Democrats Need New Big Ideas | TIME REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] The Realignment

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Red Lines, Ceasefires, and Peace in Ukraine: A Conversation with Oleksii Goncharenko 26:54

19d ago26:54

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Ukrainian Member of Parliament Oleksii Goncharenko joins Hudson’s Luke Coffey for a conversation on the current state of United States–Ukraine relations, ongoing peace negotiations, and why Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty matters to both the US and Europe. Goncharenko will discuss the war, the many risks and opportunities of peace talks with Russia…

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US Agency for Global Media, Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives, and ODNI’s Report on CCP Leadership Corruption 36:27

20d ago36:27

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details the recent termination of United States federal grants for US Agency for Global Media outlets including Voice of America, and what this means for information access in China. Next, he explores Niger’s decision to expel three Chinese oil executives over wage disputes between local and expatri…

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542 | Edward Fishman: Chokepoints - How America and Other Great Powers Wage Economic Warfare 59:09

21d ago59:09

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Edward Fishman, author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare, joins The Realignment. Edward and Marshall discuss the rise of economic warfare, from the War o…

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US-Japan Cooperation in a World of Information Uncertainty 54:25

24d ago54:25

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As democracies with open media ecosystems, the United States and Japan face the constant challenge of information uncertainty. Bad actors, including those associated with nation-states, constantly seek to undermine the two nations’ civil societies by spreading disinformation on social media, as well as traditional media and other outlets. Join Huds…

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Syria: What’s Next? 1:16:52

25d ago1:16:52

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The Middle East is undergoing a dramatic shift. The Assad regime in Syria has fallen, Iran’s proxies are vanishing, and Turkey is expanding its regional influence. Meanwhile, the Trump administration may withdraw United States forces from the region. Washington’s next move will be critical. Senior Fellows Michael Doran and Can Kasapoğlu will discus…

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TSMC’s $100bn Investment, PRC Student Visas, and Taiwan Resists the CCP’s United Front 31:44

26d ago31:44

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) $100bn investment and reaffirmed commitment to supporting US-based semiconductor production. Next, we explore the latest initiative from the House of Representatives that takes aim at Chinese student visas and the current imbalance in US-China …

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541 | Ezra Klein: The Abundance Agenda - Why Liberalism Needs to Build Again 1:01:55

28d ago1:01:55

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Announcement: Open Philanthropy $120 Abundance and Growth Fund Job Posting: Open Philanthropy - Senior Program Officer, Abundance and Growth Fund REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Ezra Klein, host of the Ezra Klein …

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Can Ecuador Subdue Organized Crime? 1:01:55

28d ago1:01:55

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Ecuador, once among the most peaceful countries in Latin America, faces an existential threat from an array of criminal groups. These organizations have committed unprecedented violence, infiltrated political structures, and challenged the government’s authority. Meanwhile, the country is going through an economic contraction and an energy crisis t…

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Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series | US-India Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead 1:01:13

28d ago1:01:13

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When President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, the two leaders committed to doubling bilateral trade, deepening their defense partnership, and furthering their cooperation in critical technologies. With shared democratic principles and deeply rooted people-to-people ties, the United States and India are committed to ad…

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Sardinian Guitar Innovator Paolo Angeli with Guitarist Joel Harrison 1:02:46

28d ago1:02:46

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Send us a text Sardinian guitarist, composer, vocalist, and instrument innovator Paolo Angeli recently joined us for a WMI Plus At Home conversation with fellow guitarist and founder and director of the Alternative Guitar Summit Joel Harrison. Paolo treated us to some traditional music and took us through the decades-long process of crafting his un…

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The US Energy Shift and Its Consequences for the Middle East 39:42

1M ago39:42

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The West’s attempted transition away from fossil fuels has given its adversaries an advantage. China dominates much of the green energy sector, and Russia continues to fund its war against Ukraine with oil and natural gas profits. Meanwhile, Iran has capitalized on this shift by using its oil revenues to bolster its regional influence, fund proxy m…

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Iran on the Brink: Resistance, Repression, and Global Power Shifts 58:31

1M ago58:31

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As Iran’s regime tightens its grip at home, it is also strengthening its anti-Western alliance with China and Russia. But with President Donald Trump back in the White House, Tehran will likely face maximum pressure sanctions and increased strikes on its proxies. With simmering domestic unrest and escalating regional tensions, where does Iran go fr…

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US Reciprocal Tariffs, Beijing’s Wolf Warrior Rhetoric, and China’s Two Sessions 21:20

1M ago21:20

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu examines the latest round of reciprocal U.S. tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, and why China remains the focus of U.S. trade policy. Next, Miles responds to comments from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding China’s readiness for any conflict, trade or otherwise. Las…

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How Russia Is Reshaping the Sahel 37:32

1M ago37:32

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The Sahel is quickly becoming an important battleground in a high-stakes geopolitical contest—and Russia is making bold moves. From military entanglements to economic footholds and disinformation campaigns, Moscow’s expanding influence is upending old alliances and forcing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Western governments to rethink th…

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The Maduro Menace: A Conversation with María Corina Machado 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Since Venezuela’s July 28, 2024, presidential election, which opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia won decisively, Nicolás Maduro’s regime has defied the will of the people and intensified its campaign of repression and terror. Over 1,600 political prisoners remain behind bars, while opposition leaders have been forced into hiding or exile…

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540 | Felicia Wong & Steve Teles: Can the Abundance Agenda and Economic Populism Get Along? 1:46:31

1M ago1:46:31

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Cost Disease Socialism: How Subsidizing Costs While Restricting Supply Drives America’s Fiscal Imbalance - Niskanen Center The rise of the abundance faction - Niskanen Center The Ca…

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FAI Presents | George P. Bush: Texas at the Center of The Realignment 48:49

1M ago48:49

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner, joins The Realignment for the first of a multi-month series on Texas and the future of American politics. Marshall and George discuss…

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Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting, Thailand’s Uyghur Deportation, and Trump’s Gold Card 29:12

1M ago29:12

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting and what the development in US-Ukraine relations could mean for China. Next, Miles examines Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghur men to China and explains how this disturbing exchange is a strategic outcome of China’s expanding coercive campaign …

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539 | Didi Kuo & Steve Teles: Why Are Political Parties So Unpopular? 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Didi Kuo, author of The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don't, joins the Niskanen Center's Steve Teles and Marshall on The Realignment. Didi, Steve, …

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Fireside Chat: Kaja Kallas on the US-EU Relationship 44:44

2M ago44:44

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The past two weeks of United States–European relations have seen a flurry of activity, beginning with the visit of a US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris and the Munich Security Conference. As the Trump administration lays out its next steps, join Hudson for an event with Kaja Kallas, …

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Adapting at Scale: A Conversation with Major General Kunkel, Air Force Director for Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Major General Joseph Kunkel, the Air Force’s director for force design, integration, and wargaming, will discuss why the Air Force needs to rapidly evolve its capabilities and how it can generate, in the near-term and beyond, combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. Major General Kunkel will join Hudson Institute Senior Fellows Dan …

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“Seven Things You Can’t Say about China” with Senator Tom Cotton 49:57

2M ago49:57

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The Chinese Communist Party’s economic warfare has granted it tremendous influence in American society, industry, and even government. Never was this more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when those who questioned the CCP’s conduct around the virus—and potential role in creating it—faced accusations of hysteria, xenophobia, and fearmonge…

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Rectification of Names, Xi Jinping’s Tech Summit, and China’s Legal Warfare Campaign 33:38

2M ago33:38

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the name changes made across the US State Department’s website and why these designations carrying significant implications for US foreign policy toward China. Next, Miles peels back the curtain on Xi Jinping’s latest meeting with high-profile leaders in China’s technology sector, and whethe…

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538 | Yoni Appelbaum: Stuck - How the Engine of American Opportunity Broke 49:12

2M ago49:12

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity and Deputy Executive Director of The Atlantic, joins The Realignment.…

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Knesset Member Amit Halevi on What Lies Ahead for Israel 45:56

2M ago45:56

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Israel faces mounting challenges on multiple fronts in an increasingly complex security environment. The Trump administration’s postwar plan for Gaza has sparked debate over Israel’s long-term strategy, while instability in Syria continues to threaten regional security. Meanwhile, Washington’s evolving approach to the Middle East raises key questio…

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Nonproliferation in Great Power Competition 34:16

2M ago34:16

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For decades, the United States has sought to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons among friends and foes alike. But this goal may be at risk. Adversaries like China, Russia, and North Korea pose an increased threat, leading US allies to question America’s security guarantees. In particular, South Korea appears to doubt the credibility of US extend…

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Pankaj Mishra: The World After Gaza - What Will Trump II Mean for Israel, Palestine, & the Middle East 58:17

2M ago58:17

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Pankaj Mishra, author of The World After Gaza: A History, joins The Realignment. Pankaj and Marshall discuss the origins of October 7th, the possibility of the U.S. "owning" Gaza af…

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Righting the Ship: Strengthening US Navy Shipbuilding and Ship Repair 1:57:19

2M ago1:57:19

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The United States Navy faces challenges across many of its shipbuilding programs. Thanks to numerous causes, some programs are years behind schedule. At the same time, China is building up its fleet and intensifying threats against US allies. The chief of naval operations and other Pentagon leaders are concerned that Beijing may be preparing to mov…

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Revisiting the US-Transatlantic Relationship, New Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Model of Self-Enrichment 38:53

2M ago38:53

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, expert Miles Yu unpacks the latest announcements from the Department of Defense regarding United States involvement in the Ukraine War and NATO, and the implications of the shift in strategic focus toward the evolving China threat. Next, Miles analyzes the latest universal and reciprocal tariff announcements…

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Democracy in Poland 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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The debate over what constitutes democratic and acceptable governance in the twenty-first century European Union continues regarding several member states, including Poland. The governing center-left Citizens Coalition, led by the Civic Platform party and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, charges the right-of-center Law and Justice party with violations …

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536 | Marc J. Dunkelman: Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress - and How to Bring It Back 59:39

2M ago59:39

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Marc J. Dunkelman, author of Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back and a Fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs…

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