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On Presidential Leadership and Moral Responsibility
In this episode, panelists discuss examples of U.S. presidents leveraging executive power to confront political violence, human rights abuses, and other global challenges, highlighting the ways in which presidential leadership has shaped the United States’ legacy of responsibility.
Host: Jacob M. Weisberg, Executive Chair, Pushkin Industries; Chair, Committee to Protect Journalists
Guests: Meena Bose, Executive Dean, Public Policy and Public Service Programs and Director, Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, Hofstra University; CFR Member
David J. Scheffer, Senior Fellow, CFR
Ruti G. Teitel, Ernst C. Stiefel Professor of Comparative Law and Codirector, Center for International Law, New York Law School
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Categories: Defense Policy
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan's constitution in impeachment bid.
Categories: South Asia
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of striking STC forces in Hadramout
Air attacks follow separatists' refusal to withdraw from eastern provinces seized earlier this month.
Categories: South Asia
Will China come to Venezuela’s rescue?
Despite close ties with Caracas, Beijing is wary of getting dragged into a distant conflict.
Categories: South Asia
Exiled Bangladeshi leader faces test to “prove his legitimacy”
“[The return of the BNP’s Tarique Rahman] is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh's transition towards democracy.”
Categories: South Asia
Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves
Denver centre Nikola Jokic is first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a game.
Categories: South Asia
What is remigration, the far-right fringe idea going mainstream?
From the US to Europe, the idea of forcibly expelling non-white immigrants is gaining steam. Where does it come from?
Categories: South Asia
Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital
Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza's medical system.
Categories: South Asia
US air strikes in Nigeria “very much welcome” although late
US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare
Categories: South Asia
Will the Russia-Ukraine war end in 2026?
A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.
Categories: South Asia
Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us
I dreamed of becoming a teaching assistant; now I am charging phones for a living. But I refuse to give up.
Categories: South Asia
Bangladesh election: Why BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return matters
Rahman's return will bolster the BNP, and could stabilise Bangladesh politics amid chaos and violence, say experts.
Categories: South Asia
Australia lead England after 20 wickets fall at Boxing Day Ashes Test
Australia slightly ahead of England after frenetic opening day in which both teams were bowled out cheaply at the MCG.
Categories: South Asia
LIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest
Nigeria says US claims that Christians face persecution do not represent a complex security situation.
Categories: South Asia
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib found guilty of money laundering, abuse of power
Malaysian High Court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
Categories: South Asia
Israeli settler runs over Palestinian man praying near Ramallah
An Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying by the roadside near Ramallah.
Categories: South Asia
Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension
Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.
Categories: South Asia
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis
Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.
Categories: South Asia
Cambodia blames Thailand for ‘ruthless’ bombardment amid border talks
US offers to mediate more talks to end the latest flare-up of violence, which has upended an October peace accord.
Categories: South Asia
