
Alex Jordan
Foreign policy analyst affiliated with the Quincy Institute who fills in on the show to discuss international affairs and U.S. military policy.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 8min
News - U.S. Signals Possible Iran Strike, Myanmar Junta Consolidates Power, Syria Ceasefire Extended
Alex Jordan, a foreign policy analyst with the Quincy Institute who fills in on the show, walks through sweeping global headlines. They cover U.S. pressure and military posturing toward Iran. They discuss Syria’s ceasefire extension and Gaza developments. They review Myanmar’s staged election, shifts in China’s PLA leadership, clashes across Sudan and Ethiopia, stalled Russia‑Ukraine talks, and major trade and diplomatic moves.

May 22, 2025 • 53min
Behind the News: Endless US Wars w/ Courtney Rawlings & Alex Jordan
Barry Eichengreen, an esteemed economics professor, discusses the significance of dollar fluctuations and their impact on global finance. Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan from the Quincy Institute delve into the U.S.'s relentless military spending and the political ties to defense contractors. They explore the motivations behind constant warfare, critique the military-industrial complex, and examine the contradictions in U.S. foreign policy, raising questions about budget priorities and ethical implications surrounding military actions.


