One of the harsh lessons of the First World War was that technology had evolved so rapidly over the course of the industrial revolution, military leaders could not comprehend the terrible effects it would have on the battlefield. Today, political shifts h ...

Emerging technologies bring new strategic, legal, and moral challenges. We will explore the latest political and ethical debates such as autonomous robotics in military and surveillance functions, the definition of what constitutes an act of cyberwar, the ...

The most solemn responsibility a Presidential candidate has is presenting a clear strategy and policies for the defense of the United States. From President John F. Kennedy’s suggested “missile gap” with the Soviet Union, to Senator John McCain’s controve ...

The post-Cold War era is over. New powers have risen, technology has hyper-empowered small states and actors to threaten western Democracies. Admiral William McRaven, USN Ret., former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and architect of the raid ...

Rethinking what it means to cover the White House has been one of the biggest challenges for mainstream political reporters in the era of a reality-TV star president. In this session, we’ll look at his inner and ever-widening outer circles and discuss sou ...

The press secretary, administration officials and Trump surrogates translate Trump to the public, but how do they speak for a leader who sticks to no script including his own? Guest: Gary Cohn, former Director, United States National Economic Council and ...

Trump’s presidency has been riddled with public feuds. Join us for a conversation on how politicians, business leaders and foreign governments decide to respond when Trump takes them on or takes positions they believe cross a line. Guests: Sam Feist, CNN ...

International summits, golf, charity events and other interactions the public can’t see. These represent a crucial part of Donald Trump’s presidency. How do these engagements shape President Trump’s agenda? Guest: Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy (via Skype); phot ...

Melania, Ivanka, Don Jr. and the rest of the family. How does this president’s relationship with family – and his wife and daughter’s public roles – compare with what Americans have come to expect? Guest: Kate Andersen Brower, author of “The Residence,” “ ...

POSTPONED- President Trump has carried out the majority of his presidency under the cloud of Robert Mueller’s investigation. He’s openly challenged the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities, fired his FBI director, threatened his attorney gene ...