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Updated 12/15/2021
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3 DAYS AGO

China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7)

Zoe Liu, the Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in China and what his presidency will mean for the future of U.S.-China economic relations. This episode is the seventh in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions Zongyuan Zoe Liu, “Why China Won't Give Up on a Failing Economic Model,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/china-reacts-trumps-election-zoe-liu-transition-2025-episode-7

3 days ago

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35 min
1 DAY AGO

The World Next Year: Wars, New Governments, and Stormy Weather to Watch in 2025

In this special year-end episode, hosts Bob McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins sit down with the New York Times’ chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe Steven Erlanger to review the biggest stories of the past year and discuss developments to watch in 2025. They analyze the conflicts and political developments in the Middle East and Europe, President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his national security team, the state of democracy worldwide, and more. Mentioned on the Podcast James M. Lindsay, “Ten Elections to Watch in 2025,” CFR.org National Centers for Environmental Information, “Monthly Global Climate Report for October 2024,” NCEI.NOAA.gov For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/world-next-year-wars-new-governments-stormy-weather-watch-2025

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50 min
DEC 12

Syrians Plot Transition, Turmoil in Georgia and Romania, UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Deal, and More

Syrians begin the early stages of government formation as global and regional powers scramble to devise a strategy for Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad; Georgians protest their government’s postponement of European Union (EU) membership talks as Romanians look for answers following the cancellation of their presidential election results; the United Kingdom (UK) accedes to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership; and China opens an anti-monopoly case against U.S. chipmaker Nvidia. Mentioned on the Podcast Luke Allnutt et al., “Romania's 'King Of TikTok' Tied To Alleged Scheme Boosting Far-Right Presidential Candidate,” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Veronica Anghel, “Why Romania Just Canceled Its Presidential Election,” Journal of Democracy Thomas Graham, “What Assad’s Fall Means for Russia in the Middle East,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/syrians-plot-transition-turmoil-georgia-romania-uk-joins-trans-pacific-trade-deal-and-more

Dec 12

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33 min
DEC 10

Japan Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Sheila Smith (Transition 2025, Episode 6)

Sheila Smith, the John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Japan and what his presidency will mean for U.S.-Japanese relations and the security situation in northeast Asia. This episode is the sixth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Sheila Smith, Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power Sheila Smith, "Governing from Weakness: The LDP Under Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru," The Diplomat For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/japan-reacts-trumps-victory-sheila-smith-transition-2025-episode-6

Dec 10

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39 min
DEC 3

The Dirty Energy Powering AI

What powers artificial intelligence (AI)? As global electricity use is surging, with unprecedented demand coming from an increase in data centers, AI’s dependence on fossil fuels presents a serious issue for the planet. In the United States, data center power usage is on track to double by 2030, largely due to the proliferation of AI technology. But while the application of AI shows potential to mitigate climate problems, will its power grab stall the clean energy transition? Featured Guests: Varun Sivaram, Senior Fellow for Climate and Energy, CFR For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/wim/dirty-energy-powering-ai

Dec 3

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36 min
DEC 5

Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Impeachment looms for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose declaration of martial law spurred mass protests; French lawmakers passed the first no-confidence vote in more than sixty years, as the country is set to mark the the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral; Syrian rebels continue a surprise offensive against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after seizing the cities of Aleppo and Hama; and U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations. Mentioned on the Podcast Steven A. Cook, “What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region,” CFR.org John Deluray, “Martial Law in South Korea,” CFR.org Sarah Jeong, “Six Hours Under Martial Law in Seoul,” The Verge Brad W. Setser, X For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/turmoil-south-korea-french-government-collapses-syrian-rebels-reignite-conflict-and-more

Dec 5

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28 min
DEC 3

Latin America Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Will Freeman (Transition 2025, Episode 5)

Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Latin America and what his policies toward the region might be. This episode is the fifth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Will Freeman and Javier Corrales, “How Organized Crime Threatens Latin America,” Journal of Democracy Claudia Sheinbaum, “Claudia Sheinbaum’s Defiant Letter to Donald Trump: A Blueprint for a New Era in US-Mexico Relations,” Pressenza International Press Agency For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/latin-america-reacts-trumps-election-will-freeman-transition-2025-episode-5

Dec 3

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29 min
NOV 26

Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Liana Fix and Matthias Matthijs (Transition 2025, Episode 4)

Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, and Matthias Matthijs, a senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how governments across Europe are preparing for a second Trump administration. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode “A Second China Shock, With Brad Setser,” The President’s Inbox Liana Fix, “NATO and Ukraine: The Peril of Indecision,” Survival Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage, “The Ukraine Scenarios,” Foreign Affairs Matthias Matthijs, “Europe’s Leadership Void,” Survival For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/europe-reacts-trumps-victory-liana-fix-and-matthias-matthijs-transition-2025-episode-4

Nov 26

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40 min
NOV 19

Trump’s National Security Appointees, With Christopher M. Tuttle (Transition 2025, Episode 3)

Christopher M. Tuttle, a senior fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the people that President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated for foreign policy and national security positions. This episode is the third in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode “Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2),” The President’s Inbox For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/trumps-national-security-appointees-christopher-m-tuttle-transition-2025-episode-3

Nov 19

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32 min
NOV 12

Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2)

Steven A. Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Middle Eastern countries are reacting to former President Donald Trump’s election victory and his potential policy for the region. This episode is the second in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2025 presidential transition and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Mentioned on the Episode Steven A. Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay, The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership Jared Kushner, Breaking History: A White House Memoir For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trump-and-middle-east-steven-cook-transition-2025-episode-2

Nov 12

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36 min

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China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7)

The World Next Year: Wars, New Governments, and Stormy Weather to Watch in 2025

Syrians Plot Transition, Turmoil in Georgia and Romania, UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Deal, and More

Japan Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Sheila Smith (Transition 2025, Episode 6)

The Dirty Energy Powering AI

Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Latin America Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Will Freeman (Transition 2025, Episode 5)

Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Liana Fix and Matthias Matthijs (Transition 2025, Episode 4)

Trump’s National Security Appointees, With Christopher M. Tuttle (Transition 2025, Episode 3)

Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2)

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China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7)

The World Next Year: Wars, New Governments, and Stormy Weather to Watch in 2025

Syrians Plot Transition, Turmoil in Georgia and Romania, UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Deal, and More

Japan Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Sheila Smith (Transition 2025, Episode 6)

The Dirty Energy Powering AI

Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Latin America Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Will Freeman (Transition 2025, Episode 5)

Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Liana Fix and Matthias Matthijs (Transition 2025, Episode 4)

Trump’s National Security Appointees, With Christopher M. Tuttle (Transition 2025, Episode 3)

Trump and the Middle East, With Steven A. Cook (Transition 2025, Episode 2)

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