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The Israel Hamas War—Middle East Update Panel

Panelists discuss how the recent attacks by Hamas and ongoing conflict between the group and Israel continue to affect security in the Middle East and influence regional dynamics, as well as the future of U.S. policy towards the region.

Mara Rudman

Now: New Strikes on Gaza as U.N. Security Council Meets

"It's clear they have launched Phase Two of their operation," said Mara Rudman.

Mara Rudman

John F. Kennedy’s Last Home

As the 60th anniversary of that horrific day in American history — Nov. 22, 1963 — approaches, those of us with memories of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination look back with nostalgia for Camelot and regret that our nation lost a leader with promise unfulfilled.

Barbara Perry

James Carafano and Mara Rudman on U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges

James Carafano and Mara Rudman talked about the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, the future of U.S. support for Ukraine, and the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Washington this week.

Mara Rudman

Fewer following the news, to democracy’s peril

Fewer Americans following the news is “a problem on multiple levels,” said Jennifer Lawless, a politics and public policy professor at the University of Virginia.

Jennifer Lawless

The Hollow Crown: Eliot’s latest book is out now!

Eric welcomes Eliot back on publication day for Eliot’s new book, "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall." Ken Adelman, former Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency under President Reagan and National Editor of The Washingtonian for 20 years joins them to discuss Shakespeare and leadership.

Eric Edelman