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The International Order is Dead

Eric and Eliot discuss the speed with which Trump has imposed policy changes, the likelihood that old international order will be irreparably broken by the end of this term, the limits of American resilience, and the emergence of a multipolar world order.

Eric Edelman

Cuba is in crisis — the US has a chance to act

"Cuba’s leadership remains unwilling to enact the commonsense democratic reforms necessary to alleviate suffering and return dignity to its people."

Cristina Lopez-Gottardi Chao

Republicans threaten to keep Congress in session to confirm Trump’s diplomats

The situation Trump faces is hardly unique to his White House. Blocking diplomatic nominees is now a common tactic. “This is just not unique to Trump,” said Tenpas.

Kathryn Dunn Tenpas

Out: Official statements. In: Truth Social posts.

“No one has ever operated as Donald Trump has operated,” said Barbara Perry, professor of presidential studies and co-chair of the Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia. “It is the equivalent of if FDR and Kennedy had hot microphones in the Oval Office and anytime they had an idea they would say the first thing that came to their minds.”

Barbara Perry

Is Trump Losing Control of the Pentagon?

Eric and Eliot cover the latest Pentagon dysfunction, with military aid to Ukraine stalled and mixed signals on Trump’s defense policy. They also look at the Iran strikes, Trump’s shifting posture on Putin, and the growing strain inside the MAGA foreign policy orbit.

Eric Edelman

'Sad tale of our politics': Historian on the magnitude of Trump assassination attempt

Dr. Barbara Perry discusses the historical aspect of the assassination attempt on President Trump.

Barbara Perry