Rosa Brooks

Rosa Brooks, a Georgetown law professor and political commentator, joins Ed Luce, a Financial Times columnist, for a thought-provoking discussion. They tackle the irony of 'Liberation Day' amidst a growing police state and eroding democratic ideals. The conversation humorously critiques Elon Musk's influence on politics and electric vehicles. They also address the harsh realities of deportation policies and the dangers of rising authoritarianism. Lastly, Brooks and Luce explore the complexities of global trust and the potential shift into a post-superpower era.

Ed Luce, Financial Times columnist known for geopolitics and global economics, offers sharp analysis. Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor and national security expert, critiques military policy. They debate whether a viable off-ramp from the Iran conflict exists. They discuss escalation cycles, Iran’s leverage via the Strait of Hormuz, political limits of firepower, and why negotiated face-saving exits look unlikely.

Rosa Brooks, a law professor and foreign policy expert, teams up with Ed Luce, a Financial Times columnist, to dissect the chaos of Trump's foreign policy. They explore how global de-risking is reshaping relationships with the U.S. Ed highlights the implications of dollar depreciation and warns of rising U.S. borrowing costs due to foreign sales of Treasuries. The duo also debates Trump's controversial Greenland interests and the inconsistencies of 'America First' tactics, stressing the unpredictable later consequences on international allies.

Rosa Brooks, a legal scholar and former senior Pentagon official, joins David Sanger, a veteran national security correspondent for The New York Times, and EJ Dionne, a political commentator for The Washington Post, to dissect alarming cabinet picks in a post-election Trump administration. They explore how unqualified nominees threaten democratic institutions, the implications of prioritizing loyalty over competence, and the resulting breakdown of governance. They also discuss potential GOP resistance and the alarming impact of these choices on public health and the military.

Rosa Brooks, a law professor and foreign policy commentator, teams up with Ed Luce, a Financial Times journalist specializing in geopolitics, to dissect Donald Trump’s chaotic speech at Davos. They analyze Europe's unexpected responses to Trump's jarring rhetoric, including strain on NATO and the transatlantic relationship. The conversation dives into the potential for European strategic autonomy and the alarming implications of Trump's predator-like worldview on global stability. Expect sharp insights and serious concerns about the future of international relations.

Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor and national security commentator. Ed Luce, FT columnist on geopolitics and transatlantic ties. David Sanger, NYT national security reporter and author. They debate Trump’s Iran campaign, allied fallout, intelligence and nuclear risks. They weigh regional instability, economic shockwaves, and whether political optics will drive strategy.

Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor on international law; Frank Kendall, former Air Force secretary and defense policy expert; Christine Wormuth, former Army secretary focused on military planning and nuclear risks. They dissect the legality of strikes on Iran. They debate whether air power can force regime change. They warn about military norms eroding, escalation risks, and nuclear dangers.

Max Boot, CFR foreign-policy analyst; Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor and policy thinker; Ed Luce, Financial Times columnist. They debate Munich’s shockwaves for Europe and perceptions of US unpredictability. They dissect Rubio’s Munich moves, transatlantic unease, and the scramble for credible Democratic foreign-policy voices. Tension, symbolism, and political jockeying take center stage.

Ed Luce, Financial Times columnist with an international take on U.S. elites, and Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor focused on justice and institutions, dig into the Epstein files as a mirror of elite shamelessness. They discuss two-tiered justice, interconnected elite networks, risks from unaccountable power, and whether anger can spur meaningful reform.

David Corn, investigative journalist at Mother Jones, and Rosa Brooks, Georgetown law professor, discuss federal forces in U.S. cities and rising public pushback. They cover local resistance strategies, legal tools to hold federal agents accountable, how to turn widespread unhappiness into political action, and risks to upcoming elections. The conversation centers on grassroots organizing and preserving democratic norms.