Joel Witt
Former US State Department official and author of the book Fallout, interviewed about America's failure to disarm North Korea and his firsthand diplomatic experience.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 40min
Is the US-Ukraine security deal ready to be signed? Plus: Republicans face the behaviour of ICE
Joel S Witt, former State Department official and author on North Korea, shares firsthand diplomatic stories. Tom Rivers, seasoned broadcaster with on-the-ground reporting flair, brings vivid reportage. Elisabeth Braw, security and maritime specialist, outlines undersea-cable risks and Baltic tensions. They debate a US-Ukraine security pact, Russia’s intentions, undersea surveillance and shifting political reactions to ICE actions.
Oct 15, 2025 • 23min
Inside the Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea
Joel Witt, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and former U.S. State Department official, shares insights from his book on U.S. failures regarding North Korea. He reveals surprising near-deals from Hanoi and discusses John Bolton's opposition to diplomacy. Witt highlights North Korea's growing ties with Russia as a challenge for talks, emphasizes their commitment to nuclear weapons, and reflects on missed opportunities in U.S. policy. He also suggests practical measures to reduce tensions without immediate denuclearization.
