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This week's episode of From the Archive Originally aired August 2, 2022Original Description:Nancy Pelosi has touched down in Taiwan and thrown the U.S.-China relationship into tumult. David sits down with Graham Allison of Harvard University, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to discuss the trip and its impact on the future of Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. Should Nancy Pelosi have gone to Taiwan? How big a strain will this actually put on the relationship between the U.S. and China? Is strategic ambiguity dead or alive? Find out in this vital conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned to 2024. Also on the agenda are the latest developments with Trump’s documents case in Florida, and whether or not the myriad legal woes will actually help Trump in the next election. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster borderBiden calls China a 'ticking time bomb' over economic troublesRussia’s military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civiliansRussia shoots for the moon as space race against US heats upMaui fires: Hawaii death toll hits 55, recovery to take yearsF-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertaintyCyclist rides 500 miles backward, seeks Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this summer of harrowing wildfires, temperature records the UN Secretary General calls "global boiling," and shrinking ice caps, there is a growing sense of urgency regarding the climate crisis. A major global summit will take place on the subject later this year. Climate experts Rachel Kyte, David Sandalow and science journalist Laurie Garrett discuss what the agenda must include. Plus a special update on resurgent COVID. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fortieth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks on recaptured areasNiger military names 21-person cabinet ahead of West African summitBiden bans range of US high tech investments in China citing national security riskInsight: Europe cracks down after rise in 'direct action' climate protestsAt least 36 people have died on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii, county reportsIndia, Japan, US, Australia hold first Malabar naval exercise off AustraliaPigeon survives 80-mile drive stuck in front grille of car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheena Greitens from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT joins AEI's Kori Schake, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, and host, David Rothkopf, to pull back the curtain on recent developments in Chinese policy and assess where the US-China relationship is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe teams up with Jordan Schneider of ChinaTalk for a special crossover episode. They discuss the changing mood on China relations, AI competition, and TikTok. They also explored what it's like to be an independent researcher in the foreign policy space and the intellectual freedom it allows. You can hear more from Jordan at chinatalk.media. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian drones targeting MoscowWin for reproductive rights as Ohio voters reject effort to make it harder to amend state constitutionChina assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talksUK signs deal with Turkey to tackle small boat gangsSyrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areasChina tips into deflation as efforts to stoke recovery falterFitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health - study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Ukraine declares war on Russia’s Black Sea shippingEuropean scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by farRussians tied to Putin or military sidestep sanctions and draw protestPortugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the yearIsrael demolishes refugee camp home of alleged Palestinian attackerExclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese partsBlack bear burglar Hank the Tank captured, heading to Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separating fact from fiction in an era of disinformation is a challenging job. This week’s guest, former CIA field officer Alex Finley, is an expert. Alex joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to talk Russian disinformation and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices