In this week’s podcast interview, WPR associate editor Elliot Waldman talks with Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and co-author of a new survey of American voters’ views on foreign policy. They discuss what policymakers and presidential candidates can learn from the report.

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Are Elites Driving the U.S. Foreign Policy Debate, or Everyday Americans?

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In this week’s editors’ roundtable, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about new fears of a war between the U.S. and Iran, as tensions continue to rise. They also discuss the future of U.S.-China relations as the trade war rumbles on, and the implications of a new Cold War.

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Weekly anti-government protests have been taking place in Serbia since late last year, underscoring concerns about President Aleksandar Vucic’s consolidated hold on power. In this week’s podcast interview, Aleks Eror talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the factors that have facilitated Vucic’s rise.

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In this week’s editors’ discussion episode of the podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about the latest repercussions of Trump’s hard-line stances on Iran and China. They also take a look at this week’s election-related developments in South Africa, Thailand and Turkey.

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It has been more than two decades since the civil wars in El Salvador and Guatemala came to a close. Yet in both countries, the goal of transitional justice is far from realized. In this week’s podcast interview, Anna-Catherine Brigida talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about why the issue is so contentious.

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In this week’s editors’ discussion episode of the podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about the challenges facing Japan as it welcomes a new emperor, the burgeoning foreign policy debate among Democratic Party presidential candidates, and the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been associated with Hindu nationalism, or the notion that India is for Hindus first and foremost. In this week’s podcast interview, Saptarshi Ray talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about how such thinking has shaped Modi’s first term and his bid for a second.

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Hindu Nationalism Is Reshaping Indian Politics. Can It Propel Modi to Another Victory?

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In this week’s editors’ discussion episode of the podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman discuss the challenges facing Sri Lanka in the wake of the Easter bombings and the Trump administration’s arbitrary, and ultimately counterproductive use of sanctions against Iran.

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Though considered a success story compared to other Arab countries caught up in the 2011 uprisings, Tunisia is struggling with insecurity, economic stagnation and other problems. In this week’s podcast interview, Francisco Serrano talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about whether its leaders can find solutions.

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In this week’s editors’ discussion episode of the podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman analyze the impact of the Mueller report, its implications for Trump’s foreign policy agenda and the lackluster response to the “active measures” Russia has taken to interfere with U.S. elections.

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