Daniel Ellsberg may be best known for his role in exposing the realities of the Vietnam War by releasing the Pentagon Papers, but he also has a new book out, The Doomsday Machine, that lays out a stark depiction of nuclear war planning within the government. He joined Jen Psaki in the DiploPod studio to talk about the threat of nuclear war today, the importance of leaks, and the escalation of tensions with North Korea.
Sophia Besch sits down with Oliver Stuenkel to discuss the Trump administration's relationship with Latin America, exploring issues like aggressive deportations, economic coercion, and China's role in the region.
Sophia Besch sits down with Zaha Hassan to discuss the future prospects of Gaza's fragile three-phase ceasefire deal.
Sophia Besch sits down with Dara Massicot to discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine—where the war stands now, how the Trump administration’s decisions are shaping battlefield dynamics, and what’s at stake for European security moving forward.
In this special feature episode, Darcie Draudt-Véjares and Chung Min Lee discuss the ongoing political crisis in South Korea, relations with North Korea, and volatile great power relations between Washington, Beijing, Seoul, and Pyongyang.
Sophia Besch sits down with Susan Crawford to discuss the systemic risks posed by climate-driven flooding, its impact on the U.S. housing market, and its potential for destabilizing and reshaping the global economy.