The DSR Network

The three-hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:At NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine closerChinese Hackers Targeted Commerce Secretary and Other U.S. OfficialsRussian spy chief confirms call to CIA director after Wagner revoltSorry Russia, the Baltic Sea is NATO’s lake nowThailand parliament begins voting for new prime ministerGreek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian menMail delivery suspended in Texas neighborhood due to dive-bombing hawk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NATO summit in Vilnius comes to a close, the United States, France, UK, and Turkey have all taken bold stances with regards to expanding NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. Rosa Brooks fills in for David this week as Kori Schake and Edward Luce break down the latest revelations from the summit, dive into Biden’s performance in the UK and post-summit remarks, and discuss Ed’s recent piece on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode:Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bidNATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summitNorth Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planesLibya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling caseTrump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 electionRussian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summitMore than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Lucy Montgomery, the founder of the Women's College Players Association, to talk about the nexus of sports and global affairs. They discuss how athletes can serve as global ambassadors, but also frequently bear the burden of international strife and conflict worldwide.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-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bidNATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summitNorth Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planesLibya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling caseTrump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 electionRussian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summitMore than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With January 6th and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism, the merits of a domestic intelligence agency akin the the UK’s MI-5 have become a hotly debated topic. Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by Pete Strzok and John Sipher to examine the ways such an agency could keep us safe, whether one could be established, and the dangers that it could pose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summitBiden Says Ukraine Is Not Ready for NATO MembershipYellen's China trip yields long meetings, 'cordial' tone, but no consensusDutch PM Mark Rutte announces he’s quitting politicsHow many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hidesMigrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary IslandsSnail Racing World Championships make post-pandemic return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With recent developments around the indictment of Donald Trump, Norm and Kavita discuss how the executive branch and Congress can work to repair agencies damaged by the Trump presidency. Looking to the future, how do the administration and other elected officials craft a more responsible federal government? Discover the answers in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Yellen, in Beijing, Criticizes China’s Treatment of U.S. CompaniesExclusive: IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report expertsNATO tracks movements of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries: StoltenbergBiden approves cluster munition supply to UkraineEU border agency chief does not rule out suspending operations in GreeceTwitter threatens legal action over Threads appPregnant fan goes into labor at Taylor Swift concert in Ohio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices