Power Problems
Summary: Power Problems is a bi-weekly podcast from the Cato Institute. Hosts Trevor Thrall and Emma Ashford offer a skeptical take on U.S. foreign policy, and discuss today’s big questions in international security with guests from across the political spectrum. Podcast Hashtag: #FPPowerProblems.
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Syria’s use of chemical weapons calls into question the utility of international norms. We discuss those norms and how to enforce them with Greg Koblentz. Show Notes: Guest Bio: Greg Koblentz Greg Koblentz, “Syria's Chemical Weapons Kill Chain" Richard Price, “After Syria, Is There Still a Taboo against the Use of Chemical Weapons?”" Saskia Popescu, “Antimicrobial Resistance: An Underrated Biological Threat”"
We chat with Brian Katulis from the Center for American Progress about ongoing chaos in the Middle East, the regional security environment, and the options for America's future role in the region. Show Notes Guest bio: Brian Katulis Brian Katulis, "Leveraging U.S. Power in the Middle East" Andrew Bacevich, "Endless War in the Middle East"
We talk Trump and the future of the Iran nuclear deal with Colin Kahl, former national security adviser to Vice President Joe Biden. Show Notes: Guest Bio: Colin Kahl Colin Kahl, “The Myth of a ‘Better’ Iran Deal" Emma Ashford and John Glaser, “Unforced Error: The Risks of Confrontation with Iran"
Show Notes Guest Bio: Alexander Downes Targeting Civilians in War "Rohingya Account Atrocities," New York Times
Show Notes: Guest Bio: Ariane Tabatabai “Preserving the Nuclear Deal” “Regime Change in Iran Wouldn’t Work”
Tensions are rising on the Korean peninsula, between North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests and Trump’s inflammatory tweets. We discuss the situation with Joshua Pollack. Show notes: Guest Bio: Joshua Pollack What Does the Timing of North Korea’s Missile Tests Mean? Is Ballistic Missile Defense the Answer?
Today we talk about Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy with Sameer Lalwani. Is there anything new here? Show notes: Guest Bio: Sameer Lalwani Trump’s Televised Speech on Afghanistan Strategy
This week we ask John Glaser: why does the U.S. have so many military bases around the world? Show notes: Guest Bio: John Glaser John Glaser, "Withdrawing from Overseas Bases: Why a Forward-Deployed Military Posture Is Unnecessary, Outdated, and Dangerous"
Christopher Preble joins us to discuss what restraint in foreign policy means and what it would look like in practice. Show notes: Guest Bio: Christopher Preble Barry Posen, Restraint: A New Foundation for U.S. Grand Strategy Cato Institute, "Our Foreign Policy Choices: Rethinking America’s Global Role"
