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Debate: Should Democratic Foreign Policy be More Progressive?

Debate: Should Democratic Foreign Policy be More Progressive?

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Summary
 In the lead-up to the U.S. midterm elections and after, Democrats are debating what their party should stand for, not just at home but abroad. In 2021, President Joe Biden promised to restore U.S. leadership through diplomacy, but his administration’s foreign policy faced criticism, particularly over its handling of Israel’s war in Gaza. Now, as the party looks to the future, does it need a more restrained foreign policy, or is a traditional approach to U.S. leadership and military power still essential? Welcome to Counterpoint, where we look at one big question facing world leaders from opposing points of view. In our previous episode, we debated the foreign policy of the Republican Party. Now, in our final episode of the season, we turn to the Democrats. We’re asking: Should the future of Democratic foreign policy be more progressive? Joining us is Ambassador Wendy Sherman, who served as Biden’s deputy secretary of state and led U.S. negotiations for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. And Rep. Sara Jacobs, who has represented California’s 51st congressional district since 2021 and serves on the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees. Counterpoint is a production of Foreign Policy, in partnership with the Doha Forum. The show is hosted by FP deputy editor Nick Danforth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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