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Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune?

Taylor Swift's billionaire status stands out among her financial peers from the business community who are often scrutinized for their extreme wealth. Swift became a self-made billionaire because of her unparalleled talent, relentless work ethic, and passionate…
With Jessica Flanigan, Ingrid Robeyns
March 15, 2024

Unresolved: The Iran Threat

Post-October 7th, Iran's presence in the Middle East—and on the world stage—is growing stronger, many say, given its nuclear ambitions and its use of proxies in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, most recently disrupting shipping…
With Michael Doran, Barbara Slavin, Ray Takeyh
February 16, 2024

David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts on Conflict, War, and Debate

Debate is a form of conflict that is played out through words, arguments, civility, and the capability to exchange ideas with people we disagree with. But what happens when debate fails — and what leads…
With General David H. Petraeus, Andrew Roberts
January 12, 2024

Urgent Debate: Securing the Border

In recent years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the number of migrants and asylum seekers at its borders, which has strained existing border security and immigration systems. The Secure the Border Act of…
With Kristie De Peña, Jessica Vaughan
December 15, 2023

Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much?

High economic growth, often measured by GDP, is a central goal of many nations and economies. However, some scholars and policymakers are questioning how sustainable and desirable relentless growth is. They propose alternative models like "green…
With Katherine Mangu-Ward, Peter Victor
October 20, 2023

Is Modi’s India Heading in the Right Direction?

Narendra Modi is India’s current Prime Minister and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He made his first US state visit in June 2023, which sees India as a vital partner for safety in the Indo-Pacific…
With Sameer Lalwani, Prerna Singh
September 22, 2023
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