Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchElection Time: France and the United Kingdom Go to the Polls
Upcoming elections could pull France to the right and the United Kingdom to the left, so the Net Assessment team discusses how this might alter policies in Paris and London. They discuss articles by …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
A Live Turkey
In the first Net Assessment recorded before a live audience, Chris, Zack, and Melanie discuss the U.S.-Turkish relationship. Has America "lost" Turkey? What are the benefits and limitations of transa…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Unraveling China's Plans for the Middle East
Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss the nature and extent of China's engagement in the Middle East. Should the United States be concerned about China's growing involvement in Middle Eastern affairs? If …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
On China: To Win or Not To Win
Melanie, Chris, and Zack debate Matt Pottinger and Mike Gallagher's recent article about U.S. strategy toward China. They disagree about the Biden administration's approach and whether the United Sta…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Debating the Future of the Russo-Ukrainian War
With American military and economic help on the way to Kyiv, Chris, Zack and Melanie discuss the Russo-Ukrainian war. Will the new American aid package make a difference in the outcome of the conflic…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Countering Foreign Media Manipulation. Or Not.
Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss Gavin Wilde's recent article in the Texas National Security Review on foreign media manipulation. How vulnerable are citizens of democracies to manipulation through s…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
America's Report Card in Southeast Asia
Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate the 2024 ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute State of Southeast Asia Survey, in which regional experts assess power trends and perceptions among the members of the Associati…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
The 2024 Annual Threat Assessment
Chris, Zack, and Melanie sit down to talk about the 2024 Annual Threat Assessment, created by the U.S. intelligence agencies. The report focuses on state actors and transnational issues that could be…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Competing for Influence in Latin America
Chris, Melanie and Zack take a close look at the United States' relationship with countries in Latin America. Why has the United States neglected Latin America in the last several decades? Should the…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Are the U.S. and Europe Never Ever Getting Back Together?
Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss an article on the concept of unbalanced multipolarity by Emma Ashford and Evan Cooper. They debate what might happen if the United States pulls back from its leadersh…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago