What Caught My Eye (no. 3)
Some interesting articles and podcasts that caught my eye this week
Here’s this week’s edition of articles and (new!) podcasts—some I agree with; others I very much disagree with—that I thought worth reading or listening to and sharing. Don’t hesitate to recommend your own reads and podcasts; I may include some as well.
Michael Ignatieff, Canada, Trump and the new world order, Financial Times, January 18, 2025. The ex-leader of the Liberal party talks about the new spheres of influence policy of Donald Trump and how it threatens the sovereignty of Canada (and Denmark and Panama).
David Remnick, Antony Blinken’s Exit Interview, The New Yorker, January 17, 2025. The last in-depth interview as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on war, diplomacy, and dealing with criticism.
Hal Brands, The 20th Century’s Lessons for Our New Era of War, Foreign Policy, January 17, 2025. A keen observer of US foreign policy looks back at what the 20th century can tell us about the world we live in today.
David Ignatius, How ‘Mild Bill’ Burns led a covert CIA campaign in Ukraine, Washington Post, January 17, 2025. The Post’s chief foreign affairs columnist talks to perhaps the most influential CIA Director about how he dealt with Russia and Ukraine.
Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, David Fahrenthold, Charlie Savage, Stephen Miller, Channeling Trump, has Built More Power than Ever, New York Times, January 16, 2025. At 39, Stephen Miller may well be the most powerful policy player in the Trump administration. The NYT team reports a fascinating interaction between Miller and Zuckerburg that turned Meta around.
Archive 1945, The Economist, January 10, 2025. 80 years ago this week, World War II was entering its final stage. The Economist recounts how it reported on the war, week by week, in its final year.
Rogue Russia: Nuclear Poker, The Slow Newscast from Tortoise Media, January 17, 2025. A fascinating look into the October 2022 nuclear crisis in Ukraine (and not only because I make an appearance).
Finally, in case you missed it here are links to articles I wrote, interviews I did, and my weekly roundup of world news.
World Review: Europe and Asia Respond to Trump’s Return, January 24, 2025.
Happy reading and listening!