Best 80 Foreign Policy Podcasts

Horns of a Dilemma is a new series on national & international security, brought to you by the Texas National Security Review, featuring the leaders and thinkers based at the University of Texas or who stop in to share their wisdom. more

A weekly analysis of the complex policy issues driving the news.

Your one-stop shop for global news: includes recaps of the day's top stories in under 15 minutes, and interviews with elected officials and policy experts from around the world. Brought to you by International Intrigue. more

Each week here at Foreign Policy, we interview one person for an intimate, narrative-driven conversation about something timely and important in the world. Our guests are people who have participated directly in events, either as protagonists or eyewitnesses. We get them to tell a story about their experience, not just offer their analysis. That approach is driven by the feeling here at Foreign Policy that to understand our world to grasp the complexities and nuances of our time we need to get as close to the source as possible. more

Contours are the bi-weekly podcast series of Newlines Institute for Strategy & Policy. It's a fireside chat type of conversation with some of the brightest minds in the geopolitical and foreign policy space. In each episode of Contours, we try to unpack for our listeners the complex issues that challenge our national and (by extension) international security. more

Follow this podcast to get information related to the international policy economy, foreign affairs, monetary policy, and more. more

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power is a speaker series on women in international business and global affairs. The weekly podcast features leading women from the corporate, government, and national security worlds discussing top international issues. more

China Global is a new podcast from the German Marshall Fund that decodes Beijing's global ambitions as they unfold. Every other week, host Bonnie Glaser will be joined by a different international expert for an illuminating discussion on a different aspect of China's foreign policy, the worldview that drives its actions, the tactics it's using to achieve its goals - and what that means for the rest of the world. more

Providence is a journal of Christianity and American foreign policy equipping the American mind to engage the real world. more

Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions. more

A pod show by Ishan Dhadwad on Indian Politics, Strategic Affairs, and Geopolitics. Here, I discuss more than the fiasco of Indian political parties and also about our foreign policy and events which affect it. more

One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation's people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the 'last three feet' of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association. more

The Burn Bag Podcast is weekly national security and foreign policy-oriented podcast that aims to break down some of the most pressing security challenges of today's world with the people who have worked and lived them. more

The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that unpacks why Japan matters in today's regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, the co-hosts, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Japan Chair Programme will bring in strategists, experts, and practitioners from around the world to examine how Japan is using its diplomatic, economic and military tools to achieve its strategic goals, and what lessons it offers to other countries. more

Presented by Andrew Mueller,monocle 24's flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Winner in the 'best current affairs' category of the 2018 British Podcast awards. Monocle 24 is Monocle's round-the-clock radio station that launched in October 2011 and is broadcast from our headquarters at Midori House in Marylebone. more

A chance to go inside Council on Foreign Relations events. Listen to world leaders and foreign policy experts discuss and debate the most pressing issues in international affairs. more

The Geopolitics & Empire Podcast conducts interviews with high-profile guests on geopolitics and international affairs seeking to gain insight from experts on both the left and the right as to the true nature of current events. more

A weekly podcast going beyond the headlines, bringing you the latest details and analysis from Israel and the region. more

Du lundi au vendredi, dans son regard international, Vincent Hervouët zoome sur un sujet qui fait l'actualité à travers le monde. more

A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

CNA's experts understand today's complex and dynamic national security environments. On CNA Talks, you'll find analysis of globe-shaping conflicts, foreign policy and shifting alliances, regional breakdowns, pandemics and other health crises, environmental disasters, homeland security concerns, and the future of strategic competition. more

Journalists, policymakers, diplomats and scholars discuss under-reported news, trends and topics from around the world. Named by The Guardian as 'One of 27 Podcasts to Make You Smarter' Global Dispatches is podcast about foreign policy and world affairs. more

The President's Inbox podcast examines the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. Each week, CFR's James M. Lindsay sits down with experts to discuss pressing topics like trade, immigration, China, climate change, and much, much more. more

Since 2010, siblings and journalists Abby Martin and Robbie Martin have been doing Media Roots Radio, a political podcast with a critical eye on US foreign policy, political partisanship and what people can do to fight back. Conversational, controversial, passionate and explicit, Media Roots stands apart from the majority of podcasts coming from a similar point of view.Listen to all previous episodes on soundcloud, itunes, spotify and stitcher. All $5 and up patrons get an exclusive bonus episode every month! more

The Diplomat is the premier international current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific region. It reaches an influential audience of commentators, policymakers and academics with its in-depth treatment of regional issues covering the topics Geo-political trends throughout the Asia-Pacific, Defense and intelligence, Environment, human security and development, Arts, social trends and popular culture. more

Middle East Focus is a weekly podcast featuring discussion and analysis on U.S. foreign policy and contemporary political and social issues in the Middle East. more

Vital Dissent seeks to oppose calamitous escalation in US foreign policy by exposing establishment narratives with well-researched documentary content and insightful guest interviews. Topics include: an antiwar foreign policy, historical revisionism, technocracy, eugenics, government & private corruption, & the use & development of propaganda. Host Patrick MacFarlane is the Justin Raimondo Fellow at the Libertarian Institute. more

Welcome to WorldAffairs, your guide to a changing world. We give you the context you need to navigate across borders and ideologies. Through sound-rich stories and in-depth interviews, we break down what it means to be a global citizen on a hot, crowded planet. Our hosts, Ray Suarez, Teresa Cotsirilos and Philip Yun help you make sense of an uncertain world, one story at a time. more

China Power provides an in-depth understanding of the evolving nature of Chinese power relative to other countries. The project examines five interrelated categories of Chinese power: military, economics, technology, social, and international image. Through objective analysis and data visualization, China Power unpacks the complexity of China's rise. more

The Scott Horton Show features information related to Libertarian foreign policy.

A podcast by UkraineWorld, a multimedia project about Ukraine run by Internews Ukraine. Explaining Ukraine, its politics, society and its culture. more

Dive deeper into the week's biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National's foreign desk. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region's shifting political and social landscape. more

The Ballpark is the LSE US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines. more

Exploring today's biggest global challenges with the world's leading experts. A podcast from the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. more

PeaceCast is a podcast produced in Washington by Americans for Peace Now, the sister-organization of Israel's preeminent peace movement, exploring issues and trends relating to peace and security for Israel, focusing on Israel's conflict with the Palestinians and efforts to resolve it. If you care about Israel, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, about Israel's future as a democracy and a Jewish state, this podcast is for you. Episodes feature experts, activists, advocates and scholars whose work or passion is Israeli-Palestinian peace. more

The Counterterrorism Group's (CTG) Threat Intelligence Podcast is a weekly podcast about geopolitics and international security presented by Adam Stevens, Aimee Hanstein, and Becca Stewart, intelligence analysts from CTG. Each week we take a deep dive into fascinating stories that fundamentally impact our world yet often fly under the radar. more

North Korea is the Impossible State. Each week join the people who know the most about North Korea—The Center for Strategic and International Studies' Victor Cha, Mike Green, and Sue Mi Terry—for an insider's discussion with host H. Andrew Schwartz about the United States' top national security priority. more

Behind every news headline, there's another, deeper story. It's a story about power. In Deep Background, Harvard Law School professor and Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman will bring together a cross-section of expert guests to explore the historical, scientific, legal, and cultural context that help us understand what's really going on behind the biggest stories in the news.iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. more

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times' chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. more

China Insider is a podcast project from the Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley. China Insider provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. more

Our panel of Paris-based journalists review the week's international news: the stories that made the headlines and also those you may have missed! Join us every Friday at 7:10pm Paris time. more

Our panel of Paris-based journalists review the week's international news: the stories that made the headlines and also those you may have missed! Join us every Friday at 7:10pm Paris time. more

We cover emerging and prominent trends in political risk analysis. Run by international, fresh perspectives, we explore the landscape-changing developments needed in the business, civic, and governmental arenas.London Politica is a unique political risk advisory run by international, fresh perspectives. Rooted in the London School of Economics, we have access to some of the world's best talent, tools, and talks. more

Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From war zones to the streets of London where he is based. And he loves talking to people about whats behind the headlines. Award winning. 'A real in the trenches reporter'. Great interviewing skills and easy to listen to. more

We are a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. We were founded in 1958, and have offices in London, Washington, Singapore and Bahrain. more

Three experts, one Story. Each fortnight we host a panel of international experts diving into the biggest geopolitical stories shaping the news both here and overseas. Hosted by Michael Hilliard more

Oral memoir of Alexis Alexander's 10 year career with the U.S Department of State. A look behind the scenes at the life and work of diplomats, featuring interviews with current and former foreign service officers. The series will follow Alexis' three overseas tours in Mexico, Israel, and Afghanistan. more

Whether it's terrorists, anarchists, cybercriminals, or nation-states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them, and their impact on Americans. more

Working for peace, security and freedom for one billion people.

'Pod Save America' cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama's National Security Council. On 'Pod Save the World,' he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday. To get access to extended ad-free Pod Save The World episodes, sign up to be a Friends of the Pod member at crooked.com/friends more

The team at Frontlines of Freedom is made up of military, academic and broadcasting professionals, who work together to make this unique show as informative and polished as possible. more

The Asia Chessboard features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers in Asia. Michael Green of CSIS takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside the decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical region of the world. more

Dr. Alice Evans meets with leading experts to discuss global politics and inequalities. Topics include governance; social movements; economic development; poverty reduction; organized crime; gender equality; foreign aid; and international justice. more

War on the Rocks is a platform for analysis, commentary, debate and multimedia content on national security issues through a realist lens. The podcasts produced by an array of writers with deep experience in these matters: top-notch scholars who study war, those who have served or worked in war zones, and more than a few who have done it all. more

Deep State Radio is the insider perspective on American national security and foreign policy that you can't find anywhere else. Twice a week, this podcast will take you on a smart, direct, sometimes scary, sometimes profane, sometimes hilarious tour of the inner workings of American power and the impact of our leaders and their policies on our standing in the world. Hosted by noted author and commentator David Rothkopf. more

A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Shane Harris of the Washington Post and featuring Brookings scholars Tamara Cofman Wittes, Benjamin Wittes, and Susan Hennessey. more

Twice a week, this podcast will take you on a smart, direct, sometimes scary, sometimes profane, sometimes hilarious tour of the inner workings of American power and the impact of our leaders and their policies on our standing in the world. Hosted by noted author and commentator David Rothkopf and featuring regulars Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School, Kori Schake of Stanford University and David Sanger of the New York Times. Deep State Radio is the insider perspective on American national security and foreign policy that you can't find anywhere else. more

Hosts Melanie Marlowe and Christopher Preble debate their way through some of the toughest and most contentious topics related to war, international relations, and strategy. This podcast is brought to you by War on the Rocks. more

The people behind The Intercept's fearless reporting and incisive commentary - Jeremy Scahill, Glenn Greenwald, Betsy Reed, and others - discuss the crucial issues of our time: national security, civil liberties, foreign policy, and criminal justice. Plus interviews with artists, thinkers, and newsmakers who challenge our preconceptions about the world we live in. more

Amanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour. more

A bi-monthly non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Geopolitical Futures tells you what matters in international affairs and what does not. more

This series is now called 'The US-China Podcast'. This series features brief discussions with leading China experts on a range of issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including domestic politics, foreign policy, economics, security, culture, the environment, and areas of global concern. For more interviews, videos, and links to events, The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries. more

Listen to events at Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. Speakers and interviewees include distinguished authors, government and UN officials, economists, policymakers, and businesspeople. Topics range from the ethics of war and peace to the place of religion in politics, to issues at the forefront of global social justice. To learn more about our work and to explore a wealth of related resources. more

New Books in World Affairs podcast has interviews with Scholars of Global Affairs about their New Books.

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. more

Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions. more

Russian Roulette takes a look at the politics, economics, and culture of Russia and Eurasia through both interviews and lively discussion with experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and around the world. Hosted by CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program experts Olga Oliker and Jeffrey Mankoff. more

In Season 4 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promises insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. more

In uncertain times what's needed is not just clarity about today's pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world. more

The Lowy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia. The Institute provides high-quality research and distinctive perspectives on foreign policy trends shaping Australia and the world. more

The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. more

Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley. more

A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process at a local, national and international level through a Scottish lens. more