Robert O’Brien has had a large number of demanding jobs, but none more so than being President Trump’s national security advisor.

The rabbi of America’s oldest Jewish congregation discusses his new book, Providence and Power.

Mike McFaul, President Obama’s ambassador to Moscow, drew on history to discover what makes Putin tick.

Former prime minister of Australia Tony Abbott is in characteristically forthright form when discussing the past, present, and future of Western institutions.

Lord (Charles) Powell recalls his service as Margaret Thatcher’s closest advisor during her three historic premierships.

Lord (George) Robertson, Secretary-General of NATO, talks about steering the organization through some of its most perilous moments.

The longest serving foreign minister in Australian history, Alexander Downer used his past experience to navigate a series of major crises, including 9/11.

The Oscar-winning creator of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey speaks about history, creativity and noblesse oblige. 

Over a quarter of a century separated William P. Barr’s terms as the 77th and also the 85th Attorney General of the United States, serving under two very different presidents.