#85 Michael Hirsh: The Dark Logic Behind America’s New Foreign Policy

In this episode of the podcast, Dominik Presl interviews Michael Hirsh, a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine, about the rise of realism in U.S. foreign policy. They discuss the definition of realism in international relations, contrasting it with liberal internationalism, and explore the shift towards realism in Washington. The conversation covers the role of Donald Trump and his administration, the views of figures like Elbridge Colby, J.D. Vance, and Marco Rubio, and the potential implications for U.S. foreign policy concerning Ukraine, Russia, Europe, NATO, China, and Taiwan. They also touch on the differences between Republican and Democratic realists and the challenges in formulating a clear U.S. policy towards China.