Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought bilateral relations with the U.S. to their lowest point since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Yet Russia holds sway over many U.S. foreign policy priorities. How can the U.S. support European security without sacrificing its other interests?
The attacks by Iran and Israel on one another’s territory have taken the strategic rivalry between these adversaries into uncharted territory. Will the escalation lead the parties to greater risk-readiness or aversion? What role can outside parties, especially the U.S., play in reducing tensions?
How divided is Congress on the key foreign policy issues of the day? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) to discuss these and other issues.
Venezuela’s ties with traditional U.S. allies have kept the country afloat while it has destabilized Latin America and slid further into lawlessness. With U.S. sanctions likely to snap back on April 18, 2024, what can the United States reasonably do about the Venezuela problem it faces?
Aaron David Miller welcomes former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak back to the program to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
There’s no doubt that China poses serious challenges, even dangers in some areas, for America. But is Washington overlooking China’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities, and misunderstanding what China wants from America and the world?
The war in Gaza has returned Iran squarely to the center of the U.S. foreign policy debate. What is the Iranian regime hoping to achieve? What are the core interests that America needs to protect? How can Washington protect them without escalating the crisis?
What is the future for Palestinians in Gaza? How does the Biden administration envision the proverbial day after? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with Ambassador David Satterfield, the State Department special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, to discuss these and other issues.
Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down in conversation with former U.S. acting assistant attorney general for national security Mary B. McCord to unpack the drivers of political violence in America today.
The strong partnership between the United States and Vietnam is a testament to reconciliation between bitter enemies. As the United States seeks to expand its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, what lessons should it draw from this key bilateral relationship?