The DSR Network

This week, Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown Law Center guest hosts for David Rothkopf. She is joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times, David Sanger of the New York Time and Stephen Walt of Harvard’s Kennedy School to discuss their takes on Secretary Blinken’s China visit as well as Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to the United States. What should we make of Biden recent comments calling Xi Jinping a dictator? Does the US need India more than India needs the US? Tune in to find out. Plus, Stephen Walt discusses his piece on Henry Kissinger as the former Secretary of State recently turned 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:In Hosting Modi, Biden Pushes Democracy Concerns to the BackgroundRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 483Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movieChina lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'Titan sub: What happens next after sounds detected in searchHonduras: Gang violence in women's prison kills at least 41 people‘Lobster Lady’ turns 103, has been hauling traps for 95 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fourth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russia attacks Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in overnight air strikeBlinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in BeijingFrance resolves to support Ukraine's NATO membershipEU looks to ban companies from making sensitive tech in ChinaIndian Prime Minister Modi's Visit to Washington Is His Most Important So Far. Here's What to KnowUN chief tells Israel to halt illegal settlements in PalestineOhio woman refuses to remove 9.5-foot werewolf from her yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the so-called Global War on Terror, the US developed legal mechanisms to help support efforts to fight "the bad guys." Some of these were said by critics on the left and right to violate the privacy rights of Americans. Now these mechanisms are up for renewal. Should we continue to embrace them. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf discuss this vital issue with former CIA lawyer James Petrila. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been glimmers of sanity from a Supreme Court that seemed hopelessly radicalized. The former president of the United States has begun to be held accountable and America has not rioted in the streets in response. We are far from out of the woods and Donald Trump has promised that the first thing he would do were he to be reelected is to turn the country into a banana republic. But what are we to make of the progress, the good news? And what should we brace for in terms of the next wave of bad news? We discuss with the one and only Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and the Amicus brief. You won't want to miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of "Words Matter" co-host Norm Ornstein. So in this episode he not only explains why but guest co-host David Rothkopf tries unsuccessfully to defuse his anger. Instead, both recount the facts surrounding the case for which Trump was arraigned this week and the likely cases to come and frankly, the outrage only grows. Join them to understand why it is fully justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited Spring offensive has become a Summer offensive. But we are just in the first phases. Key Ukrainian units have been held back. What lies ahead will be brutal. But can Ukraine make a breakthrough? Could they take some or all of Crimea? Are militia units making a difference in Russia? We discuss with an expert, General Mark Hertling, and our expert panel including former US Defense Dept official Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce of the Financial Times and host, David Rothkopf. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Aaron Schwartzbaum, a 2023 Templeton Fellow with the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute to discuss Kremlinology, Great Power competition, and the war in Ukraine. Aaron currently hosts FPRI's Bear Market Brief, The Continent, and Report in Short podcasts.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

Harvard's Calder Walton has written an important new history espionage called Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. We draw upon his insights to discuss the Trump case, what another Trump Administration might mean for our intelligence community and how the history of the past 100 years of global intel rivalries can prepare us for the evolving contest with China. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf join for a discussion that should not be missed, especially in light of the Trump indictment. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices