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Episode 159: Reagan National Defense Forum Pt. 2 - Dr. Nadia Schadlow Dec 06, 2022

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Today, in the second installment of our special interview series recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, NSI Deputy Executive Director Jessica Jones talks with former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, Dr. Nadia Schadlow!

What is involved in creating a National Security Strategy (NSS)? How does the Biden Administration’s NSS compare and address the threats facing the U.S.? What are the national security challenges we are expecting to face in 2023?

Find out Dr. Schadlow’s expert insights on these questions and many more on this latest episode of Fault Lines!

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Episode 158: Reagan National Defense Forum Kick-off - Rep. Elissa Slotkin Dec 05, 2022

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Today, in the first installment of our special interview series recorded on the ground at the Reagan National Defense Forum, NSI Deputy Executive Director Jessica Jones talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08).

In what areas does Rep. Slotkin foresee China ramping up its competition with the U.S.? How does she see Russia’s invasion of Ukraine playing out? What does she think the U.S. government is getting right when it comes to ensuring that defense community gets the systems and parts it needs?

Find out Rep. Slotkin’s expert insights on these questions and many more on this latest episode of Fault Lines!

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Tune in again on Tuesday to hear our conversation with former Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, Dr. Nadia Schadlow!

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Episode 157: The EU, Russian Oil, and Rising Prices: The Biden Dilemma Dec 02, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the European Union, the United States, and the G7 negotiations surrounding modifications to the EU sanctions on Russian oil set to go in place early this month. The sanction modifications would set a price cap to limit the revenue Russia can make from its oil exports while also averting a global oil shortage.

How can the EU, U.S., and G7 put economic pressure on Russia without causing a global oil supply shock? Will the creation of a price cap be effective? How should the Biden Administration strike a balance between cost-of-living increases and economic and military efforts in the ongoing war in Ukraine?

Hear our experts debate these issues and more in our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/12/01/russian-oil-sanctions-are-about-to-kick-in-and-they-could-disrupt-markets-in-a-big-way.html

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-moscow-europe-european-union-825506b6a349cce7e5971c0ac550aeaa

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Episode 156: UN - Cuba Embargo Nov 30, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the recent UN vote to condemn the U.S. embargo of Cuba for the 30th year in a row – only the U.S. and Israel voted against the resolution. There has been much debate about lifting of the embargo, which has arguably caused much hardship on the Cuban population – with anti-government protests sweeping the region over food and medicine shortages and the government’s response to the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic.

Should the U.S. lift the embargo against Cuba or ease tensions with Cuba to widen access to technology, medicine, affordable food, and other goods? Should the U.S. continue its embargo against Cuba on human rights grounds? Does Cuba still pose a threat, or has the 50-year policy reached its expiration date?

Hear our experts debate these issues and more in our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.axios.com/2022/11/03/un-condemns-cuba-embargo

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-business-cuba-israel-europe-bf38ea2b62324cbd9ed3ce10905883d8

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Episode 155: Return of the Bibi Nov 28, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the implications of Israel Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s return to power, making him the longest tenured prime minister in Israeli history. However, some of his incoming government's coalition partners are of stated concern to the Biden Administration, as they include ultra nationalist parties.

How will Netanyahu’s reappearance on the world scene impact American Middle East policymaking? What will be the impact of the Biden Administration appointing a new -D.C. based- representative for Palestinian affairs?

Hear our experts debate these issues and more in our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.axios.com/2022/11/22/us-palestinian-upgrade-relations-hady-amr

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/politics/biden-netanyahu.html

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Episode 154: Haiti - Neighbor in Crisis Nov 23, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Violent gangs are sweeping the country of 11.54 million people and there are calls for a potential U.S. lead peacekeeping efforts.

Why does Haiti matter to U.S. national security? Should the U.S. let Canada take the lead in directing a multinational force to support the Haitian government? Can we expect different results if the U.S. intervenes compared to previous U.S. led operations in Haiti?

Hear our experts debate these issues and more in our latest Fault Lines!

Also a reminder, this is the last episode of Fault Lines for this week as the team takes a break to enjoy Thanksgiving. We hope you all do as well!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63661118.amp

https://www.reuters.com/world/canada-says-worried-by-haiti-violence-sends-delegation-2022-10-27/

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Episode 153: Iran Goes After the Kurds Nov 21, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the harrowing reports of the use of heavy weaponry by the Iranian government against protesters in the Iranian Kurdish city of Mahabad and the threats to other Kurdish areas in Iran.

What does this targeting of Kurdish populations mean and should it change how the U.S. is responding? Is it time for the U.S. to actively encourage regime change in Iran?

Hear our experts provide their analysis on our latest episode!

Also a reminder, Fault Lines will only be coming to you today and Wednesday this week as the team takes a break to enjoy Thanksgiving. We hope you all do as well!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this article that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/security-forces-intensify-crackdown-irans-kurdish-area-four-killed-rights-group-2022-11-20/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/irans-security-forces-crack-down-on-protest-movement-in-kurdish-region-11668950068

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Episode 152: North Korean Missiles Nov 18, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss tensions on the Korean peninsula. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen a continuous increase in the rate of North Korean missile drills and rhetoric.

What should the U.S. do in response? Should the U.S. continue to press for a nuclear-free Korean peninsula? How does China play into U.S. policy vis-a-vis North Korea?

Hear our experts provide their analysis on our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this article that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/16/asia/north-korea-ballistic-missile-intl-hnk/index.html

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/north-korea-nuclear-weapons-missile-tests-military-capabilities

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Episode 151: Kerry, Maduro, and U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela Nov 16, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss a moment that many may have missed at COP27 summit, and which has caused an uproar: photos of U.S. Climate Envoy and former Secretary of State John Kerry shaking hands with the disputed president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro.

Does this interaction at COP indicate a change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela? Why does the contested Venezuelan presidential election from 3 years ago matter? Is Congress doing enough to steer U.S. relations with Venezuela vis-a-vis Maduro?

Hear our experts provide their analysis on our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this article that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-plans-to-ease-venezuela-sanctions-enabling-chevron-to-pump-oil-11665005719

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/03/1133615222/us-venezuela-diplomacy-oil-sanctions-negotiations

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Episode 150: Biden meets Xi Nov 14, 2022

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Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss what may come out of the highly anticipated meeting occurring today between President Biden and General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Chinese Community Party at the G20 summit. Given Xi Jinping’s recent consolidation of power, how should President Biden approach the relationship with China? Is the Biden Administration missing any opportunities to change Chinese behavior?

Hear our experts debate a path forward for one of the most important bilateral relationships we have.

Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this article that our experts used to frame our discussion:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-10/biden-to-meet-china-s-xi-nov-14-in-bid-to-buoy-strained-ties

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/11/11/brittney-griner-russia-sentence-penal-colony-00066419

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