America’s war in Afghanistan may have ended, but its consequences still remain. Ambassador Ryan Crocker unpacks what the US withdrawal told allies and adversaries about American power.

The US and China may not want a war, but could they end up in one anyway? International relations historian Odd Arne Westad explains why he sees echoes of the years before World War I and the “warning” they hold for today. 

Ravi Agrawal, Steven Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The Levada Analytical Center’s Stepan Goncharov joins Council Research Assistant Lama El Baz to explore recent survey findings.

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Peter Spiegel, Philip Stephens, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Thanks to all who were part of our community in 2023! Enjoy this highlight reel of the past year of connections and convenings.

Matt Kaminski, David Luhnow, and Catherine Philp join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Anton La Guardia, David Luhnow, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.