President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy

The Council on Foreign Relations' "On The Record" podcast presents the inaugural Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture featuring a conversation between CFR President Emeritus Richard Haass and former President Bill Clinton. They discuss Martin Indyk's contributions to Middle East peace diplomacy, Clinton's early interest in foreign policy, and the missed opportunities for Israeli-Palestinian peace during his presidency, particularly the Oslo Accords and the Camp David Summit. Clinton reflects on the roles of Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, the complexities of negotiations, and the importance of trust and leadership. The conversation also touches on the success of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland and the challenges of achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, including the need for new approaches to statehood and cooperation. The discussion concludes with Clinton's post-presidency work and his perspective on the role of former presidents in international affairs.