Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world. Whether the topic is the war in Ukraine, the United States’ competition with China, or the future of globalization, Foreign Affairs’ weekly podcast offers the kind of authoritative commentary and analysis that you can find in the magazine and on the website.
…
continue reading
Foreign Podcasts
“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives ...
…
continue reading
Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreign ...
…
continue reading
Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
…
continue reading
Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/.
…
continue reading
Dave Smith expounds upon current events, our government, foreign policy, and all things Libertarian. He is part of the new generation of pundits. He’ll educate you and open your eyes to the possibility of a truly free nation.
…
continue reading
Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.
…
continue reading
Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.
…
continue reading
A curated selection of thought-provoking events from the Council on Foreign Relations, featuring expert panels, keynote conversations, and global policy discussions.
…
continue reading
A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
…
continue reading
Welcome to The Foreign Report — where global chaos meets sharp analysis and dark humor that keep you from screaming into a pillow (maybe) (doubtful). Every week, producer, comedian, and lawyer Seena Ghaznavi and a rotating crew of experts, journalists, and policy nerds break down the wildest stories in foreign affairs. From competitive authoritarians taking over countries to Ai taking over our minds - Seena will drag you through the gory details of everything you need to know around the worl ...
…
continue reading
Tired of Hollywood? Us too! Our names are Nicolai and Nikola and we invite you to join us on our journey around the world through foreign language- and international films with the overall goal of watching a movie from every country. So sit back, relax and cue the subtitles!
…
continue reading
A nonpartisan resource for information and analysis.
…
continue reading
Bob and Mark are regular American guys exploring different countries and cultures through the holiday experience of Christmas. They enjoy festive movies, music, food, and customs. Each episode features the two visiting a new international location. It's like a global Christmas party!
…
continue reading
The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfaremedia.org. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Global investigations from the BBC. Uncovering gripping stories from around the world and telling them episode by episode. Delve into a World of Secrets. Latest season: The Child Cancer Scam. Your child is critically ill. It’s the worst news you can get. But to make the situation even more awful, you struggle to afford the care they need. So when someone tells you a foreign sponsor can help raise the money, you’ll do anything. You make a video: your child begs for help from strangers online. ...
…
continue reading
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
…
continue reading
A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests.
…
continue reading
A chance to go inside Council on Foreign Relations events. Listen to world leaders and foreign policy experts discuss and debate the most pressing issues in international affairs.
…
continue reading
Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world’s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world’s most compelling stories home to you.
…
continue reading
Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. We probe beyond the hive mind of Washington conventional wisdom on national security and foreign affairs.
…
continue reading
Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society. chrishedges.substack.com
…
continue reading
Carnegie Connects is our premier virtual event series hosted by Aaron David Miller. Every other week, he tackles the most pressing foreign policy issues of the day in conversations with journalists, policymakers, historians, and experts.
…
continue reading
Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.
…
continue reading
Here we talk about how busy adults learn a foreign language. You know when you move abroad and its tough to fit in, get the hang of the language quickly and make friends? Well, here you learn everything you need to know and do to make that process easier. In fact, you get my approach that let me learn 3 languages (Italian, French, and Spanish) in the last 5 years, all on my own while juggling everything else in my life. Welcome!
…
continue reading
Foreign Exchanges is a newsletter that helps you stay on top of important stories happening around the world. Our companion podcast aims to understand the contemporary world by looking to the past. Join host Derek Davison as he interviews writers and scholars whose work sheds light on world history. www.foreignexchanges.news
…
continue reading
The American Foreign Policy Council
…
continue reading
Understanding Israel/Palestine advocates for a fair and even-handed U.S. foreign policy that recognizes the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. The program offers multiple perspectives through interviews with journalists, scholars, policy experts and activists to clarify the underlying issues that are often obscured by mainstream media.
…
continue reading
World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no world order. From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, China’s global rise, and chaos in the Mi ...
…
continue reading
Judging Freedom — Hosted by Judge Andrew Napolitano Welcome to Judging Freedom, where truth, liberty, and constitutional integrity take center stage. Judge Andrew Napolitano — former New Jersey Superior Court judge, legal scholar, and long-time champion of civil liberties — delivers fearless analysis on law, politics, war, and government power. Through in-depth interviews with leading thinkers, journalists, and whistleblowers, Judge Napolitano cuts through media narratives to expose governme ...
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
China’s rise has captivated and vexed the international community. From defense, technology, and the environment, to trade, academia, and human rights, much of what Beijing does now reverberates across the map. China Global is a new podcast from the German Marshall Fund that decodes Beijing’s global ambitions as they unfold. Every other week, host Bonnie Glaser will be joined by a different international expert for an illuminating discussion on a different aspect of China’s foreign policy, t ...
…
continue reading
Each episode of The President’s Inbox explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States.
…
continue reading
Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast. Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer. Get an insider’s view of the stories s ...
…
continue reading
Battle Lines is The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from around the world, everywhere from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe. Three times a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world’s most volatile regions and informed analysis from world-class experts. Every Wednesday on Battle Lines x Global Health Security ...
…
continue reading
1
Lawfare Daily: The U.S. Foreign Service at a ‘Breaking Point,’ with John Dinkelman
28:47
28:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:47
On today’s episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), to discuss his organization’s latest report, entitled, “At the Breaking Point: The State of the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025.” They talk about why AFSA undertook such a project after the federal gove…
…
continue reading
Stories from China, Somalia, Russia, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison
…
continue reading
1
What Kind of Change Is Coming to Iran?
1:04:15
1:04:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:15
At the end of December, protests erupted across Iran. The government has since cracked down hard with potentially thousands of Iranians killed. It now seems possible that the United States might intervene. Via social media, U.S. President Donald Trump has told Iranian protesters that “help is on the way.” We do not know yet what, if anything, Washi…
…
continue reading
What comes next after U.S. President Donald Trump’s shocking capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? Does Trump have a day-after plan? Most experts say no. But FP columnist Matthew Kroenig disagrees, arguing in a recent piece for Foreign Policy that a plan is coming into focus. He shares his take with Ravi Agrawal. Plus Ravi’s One Thing on …
…
continue reading
Andrew Mueller and our expert panel discuss the key issues to keep an eye on in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
…
continue reading
1
Southern Exposure: Trump’s Arrest of Maduro Brings Opportunities and Dangers
48:52
48:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:52
📺: Watch this episode on YouTube here. The arrest of Nicolás Maduro was a complex operation that exposed the weakness of a narco-dictatorship and sent a clear signal to America’s adversaries. In short: it was a tactical success. But taking out a dictator is not the same as dismantling a regime — and Venezuela’s regime remains largely intact. Host C…
…
continue reading
1
It’s The Oil, Stupid…But Is It? Plus, Journalist Samira Mohyeddin on the Uprisings in Iran
1:00:46
1:00:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:46
It’s 2026 and FP Zaddy & T-Ceps are back! We thought we might ease into this new year, but, nope, this week we’re diving into the seizure and kidnapping of the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro – what’s motivating Trump, why you need to know about REEs, and what may happen next. We also welcome journalist Samira Mohyeddin to talk about WTF is …
…
continue reading
1
Season 3, Episode 12 - The Festive Foreign Film Fans Special Royal English Christmas/New Year's Triple-Stuffed Podcast Episode Extravaganza (England)
59:41
59:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:41
Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message) Wait, don’t think the holidays are over! They don’t have to be. It may be the end of the 12 Days of the Christmas, but the Festive Fans want to keep the party going, all year! We are starting off 2026 with a visit to jolly old England, the granddaddy of the Christmas holiday. It is so merry, we needed an expa…
…
continue reading
1
Ray McGovern : When “Foreign Policy” Crosses into Kidnapping
22:52
22:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:52
Ray McGovern : When “Foreign Policy” Crosses into Kidnapping See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
…
continue reading
We head to South America - Paraguay, more specifically - to watch the 2012 drama/thriller, 7 Boxes (7 Cajas), directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schémbori, written by Juan Carlos Maneglia, Tito Chamorro and Tana Schémbori, and staring Celso Franco, Víctor Sosa, Lali Gonzalez and many, many more! Find us and listen to the full episode: linktr…
…
continue reading
In this special year-end episode of One Decision, host Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of MI6, welcomes a panel featuring Sabrina Singh, former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary and senior official in the Biden administration, and Jim Sciutto, CNN’s Chief National Security Analyst and anchor of The Brief. They assess the year 2025, which has been …
…
continue reading
1
68. That feeling when… you're doing everything right, but you're not improving anymore.
20:35
20:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:35
That feeling when… you're doing everything right, but you're not seeing results anymore. Sound familiar? You're not alone. I'll walk you through why plateaus happen, how to know if it's really a plateau — or burnout — and give you practical ways to reignite your progress. Find me here on my website https://lgelena.com/ or here on Instagram- https:/…
…
continue reading
1
The Word Community Has Lost It’s Meaning, Yet It Is Essential to Living Your Best Life Abroad. We Are Doing It Differently at House of Peregrine.
7:11
7:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:11
“Community” has become the internet’s most overused word—flattened into a marketing perk you “join” after you buy. Mickelle names the cringe: access isn’t community, and belonging isn’t something a brand can sell. Real community is relational and embodied—recognition, reciprocity, contribution—relationships in motion, built over time. Mickelle then…
…
continue reading
All this week, we are teaming up with our BBC sister podcasts to explore how power and influence around the world is shifting. We’re exploring which countries have a sphere of influence, and which countries are in someone else’s. Today, we speak to Vitaly Shevchenko, co-host of Ukrainecast, about how Russia cultivates and controls its sphere of inf…
…
continue reading
1
Iranian Regime Massacres Protesters, Will Trump Respond?
1:48:59
1:48:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:48:59
Tommy and Ben talk about the historic protests in Iran and reports of the regime’s brutal crackdown with potentially tens of thousands dead, President Trump’s threats of military intervention (and why they’re a bad idea), and Iranian exiles vying for power as regime replacements from the safety of Washington, DC. They also talk about the next steps…
…
continue reading
1
Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
36:56
36:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:56
Iran is in crisis. The price of bread has more than doubled, the currency has collapsed to record lows, and protests have erupted across the country. As security forces respond with deadly force, doctors inside Iran are being warned not to treat injured protesters and hospitals are buckling under the strain. In this episode of Battle Lines: Global …
…
continue reading
1
The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran's Burgeoning Uprising
53:21
53:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:21
Ryan had an hour-long conversation with Afshon Ostovar, a leading expert on the Iranian regime and its brutal security services. Afshon breaks down everything you need to know to understand the protest movement taking to the streets across Iran, openly calling for the end of this authoritarian regime. How does the regime operate its repressive appa…
…
continue reading
1
Starmer accused of lying after Chinese embassy 'spying' revelations
40:47
40:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:47
Another Telegraph scoop: our journalist Gareth Corfield has exposed unredacted plans for the Chinese “super-embassy” that reveal a secret room within a metre of extremely sensitive data cables. Camilla and Tim speak to Conservative MP and China hawk Iain Duncan Smith, who accuses the Government of “lying from start to finish” about the embassy. Els…
…
continue reading
1
The Likud, Naftali Bennett, and Israeli Politics
1:09:59
1:09:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:59
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Barak Herscowitz, an Israeli political commentator and former aide to Naftali Bennett. They discuss the reasons why Barak left the Likud party, his experience working with Bennett in the prime minister's office, the chances of Bennett defeatin…
…
continue reading
Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela and Latin America This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Alex Aviña
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
1
Is the Iranian regime afraid of Trump's threats?
45:15
45:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:15
As Trump continues to threaten Iran with military action - and after he announced major tariffs on any countries doing business with the Islamic Republic - Christiane gives a personal, emotional reaction to the mass protests in her home country, and looks at what might happen next. Christiane also talks about the dangers and difficulties posed by t…
…
continue reading
1
Lawfare Daily: The Latest in Iran, with Richard Nephew
53:40
53:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:40
Iran is once again witnessing large-scale protests, on which the regime is cracking down through mass arrests and deadly force. President Trump has stated that the United States would come to the rescue of Iranians if the regime continues to kill protestors. Meanwhile, Tehran continues to reconstitute its nuclear program, which was damaged during t…
…
continue reading
How will China respond to a new era of US assertiveness? Could the spectacular events of Trump’s second term change President Xi Jinping’s calculations about whether to flex China’s muscles in Taiwan? All this week, we are teaming up with our sister podcasts to explore how power and influence around the world is shifting. We’re exploring who has a …
…
continue reading
1
In Brief: Why Greenland and Iran Matter to Trump
16:47
16:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:47
On this episode of One Decision In Brief, guest host Rosanna Lockwood and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, unpack the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign policy on Greenland and Iran. Rosanna questions whether the United States is abandoning 75 years of post-war foreign policy in favor of a return to regional hegemony and balance-of-power p…
…
continue reading
1
Scott Ritter : How Close Is Putin to Escalation?
34:31
34:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:31
Scott Ritter : How Close Is Putin to Escalation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
…
continue reading
In this episode, panelists discuss the latest unrest in Iran, the economic pressures that have sparked nationwide protests, and the implications for U.S. policy amid ongoing regional tensions. Background Reading: This article discusses how the Iranian regime is facing one of its largest protest movements in years, leading Tehran to shut down intern…
…
continue reading
In this episode, panelists discuss the latest unrest in Iran, the economic pressures that have sparked nationwide protests, and the implications for U.S. policy amid ongoing regional tensions. Background Reading: This article discusses how the Iranian regime is facing one of its largest protest movements in years, leading Tehran to shut down intern…
…
continue reading
1
Larry Johnson : Is the CIA Fueling Iran’s Chaos?
29:37
29:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:37
Larry Johnson : Is the CIA Fueling Iran’s Chaos? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
…
continue reading
1
Why Iran's regime is not finished (yet) and why Trump can't help
39:38
39:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:38
Since late December, Iran has been gripped by a wave of protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars over economic collapse and rapidly spread nationwide. Cash handouts failed. Brutal force followed. Internet cut. According to human rights groups, more than 500 people are dead and over 10,000 arrested. This is not another Tehran uprising. This time the …
…
continue reading
1
Tory ‘has been’ Zahawi defects to Reform after comparing Farage to Goebbels
41:30
41:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:30
Reform's latest defector is former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi. Camilla and Tim reflect on the reasons behind Zahawi’s defection, whether welcoming yet another Tory could backfire for Reform, and ask the man himself whether he is a “has-been”, as his old party has been quick to suggest. They’re also joined by British-Iranian actor and comedian Om…
…
continue reading
1
Ray McGovern : Netanyahu’s Endless Bloodshed
24:28
24:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:28
Ray McGovern : Netanyahu’s Endless Bloodshed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
…
continue reading
1
America is a Gangster State - Read by Eunice Wong
1:42
1:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42
This article is read by Eunice Wong, a Juilliard-trained actor, featured on Audible’s list of Best Women Narrators. Her work is on the annual Best Audiobooks lists of the New York Times, Audible, AudioFile, & Library Journal. www.eunicewong.actor Text originally published January 3, 2026. The Chris Hedges Report is a reader-supported publication. T…
…
continue reading
1
Alastair Crooke : Power Without Principle — The Trump Era
28:27
28:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:27
Alastair Crooke : Power Without Principle — The Trump Era See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
…
continue reading
1
Show #1349 - It Was Always About Regime Change
1:00:31
1:00:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:31
…
continue reading
How are Donald Trump’s ambitions in Venezuela and Greenland changing America’s place in the world? President Trump’s key adviser Stephen Miller has said that we are living in a world “that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power” - so where has that philosophy come from? All this week, we are teaming up with ou…
…
continue reading
1
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 9
1:40:30
1:40:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:30
In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Roger Parloff Michael Feinberg and Eric Columbus to discuss the shooting by an ICE agent in Minnesota, what the Maduro indictment means for the Alien Enemies Act cases, the disqualification of the U.S. attorney for the Northern District o…
…
continue reading
Stories from Iran, Sudan, Cuba, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison
…
continue reading
