National Security and Foreign Affairs

Israel and Hamas.jpg — hamas & gaza: where does israel go from here?

Joining The Common Good to discuss the Gaza strip conflict between Hamas and Israel and how to move forward are Efraim Halevy, a lawyer and an Israeli intelligence expert, and Rick Salomon, a CEO and Harvard-trained lawyer.

capitol hill riot (2).jfif — the rise and threat of right wing domestic terrorism

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson is joined by former FBI agent Michael German, Robert Pape the Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, and Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism with The Common Good to join together to discuss the metastasizing threat of Right Wing domestic extremism.

US Immigration (2).jpg — America’s Immigration crisis - politics and policy at a crossroads

The Common Good are joined by Mayor Jim Darling a public servant and mayor of McAllen, Texas, Miriam Jordan, national correspondent covering immigration for The New York Times, Andrew Selee, President of Migration Policy Institute, and moderated by Dara lind, one of the nation’s leading immigration reporters to discuss the complications of immigration within the United States and how the Biden Administration has responded to the “crisis”.

Clint Watts (2).jpg — combating misinformation with clint watts and cong. jane harman

National Security and Foreign Affairs expert Clint Watts, a senior fellow at the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security and a Foreign Policy Research Institute fellow is joined by TCG Honorary Advisory Board Member Jane Harman to discuss about how we combat misinformation, online manipulation, and how these tools were so effective in radicalizing authoritarians.

US and French Relations (2).jpg — U.S. - French Relations

US Ambassador to France Philippe Etienne and former U.S. Ambassador to France Jane Hartley delve into the relationship between the United States and its oldest ally. The Ambassadors discuss the Transatlantic Alliance, NATO, trade, security, terrorism, populism, Brexit, and vaccine distribution.

Kurt Anderson.jpg — Kurt AndersonL Evil Geniuses

Special correspondent for Vanity Fair Joe Hagan moderated a conversation with best-selling author and co-creator of Studio 360 Kurt Andersen about his New York Times bestseller, Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America, a telling of American history detailing how the country has fallen from grace, and what must be done to achieve greater equality and prosperity.

Natioanal Security threats

Congresswoman- turned-Director of the Wilson Center, Jane Harman, joined former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff as we discussed national security threats and concerns facing the world. Terrorists don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican.

US-Army-soldiers-security-duty-province-Paktika-2010.jpg — longest war - how do we end it?

Retired Colonel Chris Kolenda, who pioneered a new counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, led soldiers in battle against the Taliban, and later participated in peace talks, spoke to former Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, about his experience in Afghanistan, lessons learned, and charting a path forward.

GLOBAL CHALLENGES: FACTS AND FEARS IN OUR NEW ERA

Richard Haass, former Director of Policy Planning at State Department and current President of the Council on Foreign Relations, spoke to moderator and former Chairman and CEO of UBS Americas, Robert Wolf, about international affairs, national security and evolving international world order.

dorian-goes16_wide-13396c8ebc36bcdc62efd802d0ba8de12485d3e8-s1500-c85.jpg — HURRICANES, CLIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE ENERGY POLICIES FOR THE FUTURE

World-renowned chemist, energy expert, and author, Dr. Lawrence Rocks spoke to TCG about climate change, and energy policy.

SYRIAN CIVIL WAR: END IN SIGHT?

Former Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, provided TCG with an in-depth assessment of the Syrian Civil War, the major players and potential outcomes.

DISCUSSION WITH AMBASSADOR MARTIN INDYK

Former US ambassador to Israel and special envoy to the Middle East, Martin Indyk, spoke to TCG about Israel’s election and the resulting impact on the region.

SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF THE PANAMA PAPERS

TCG hosted a screening and discussion of the feature documentary The Panama Papers with journalist and anchor, Stephanie Ruhle, investigative journalist, Kevin Hall, producer, Robert Friedman, and director, Alex Winter. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

FACTS AND FEARS: HARD TRUTHS AND INTELLIGENCE

Former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, spoke candidly to John Berman, co-anchor of CNN’s New Day, and the TCG, about Russian interference in our 2016 election and the implications for our democracy going forward.

1200px-Gordon_G._Chang_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg — NORTH KOREA: PROGRESS OR STALEMATE

Gordon Chang, one of the foremost experts on North Korea, examined America’s relationship with North Korea - the perils, pitfalls, and promise.

Michael_Hayden,_CIA_official_portrait.jpg — THE ASSAULT ON INTELLIGENCE: AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY IN AN AGE OF LIES

As the only person ever to lead both the CIA and NSA, General (Ret.) Michael Hayden spoke to TCG about the threats facing the American intelligence community, namely the politicization of their work and the relentless assault on the truth.

static.politico.jpg — SPECIAL DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL MORELL

Former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the CIA, Mike Morell, joined former Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, to discuss national security threats and America’s preparedness.

THE C.I.A. AND AMERICA'S SECRET WARS IN AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN: STEVE COLL

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Dean Columbia School of Journalism, Steve Coll spoke to TCG about his NY Times best-selling book, “Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

A CONVERSATION WITH ROB RIEMEN, “TO FIGHT AGAINST THIS AGE: ON FASCISM AND HUMANISM”

Founder of the Nexus Institute in Amsterdam, Rob Riemen, spoke TCG about the rise of Authoritarianism, xenophobia, and his book “To Fight Against This Age: On Fascism and Humanism.”

static.politico-1.jpg — CONVERSATION WITH ADMIRAL (RET.) MIKE MULLEN

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral (Ret.) Michael Mullen, joined TCG for an intimate discussion about military history, national security and foreign affairs.

gettyimages-77160585_custom-133c5bcef2b115d089802dbd7945ce579b110eed.jpg — RETHINKING THE AFGHANISTAN WAR WITH ERIK PRINCE

Former head of the controversial private military company, Blackwater, Erik Prince pitched TCG a new operational strategy for America’s approach to Afghanistan.

NO ROOM FOR SMALL DREAMS: COURAGE, IMAGINATION AND THE MAKING OF MODERN ISRAEL

Chemi Peres, son of former Isreali Prime Minister, Shimon Peres, joined TCG for an intimate conversation about his father’s memoir “No Room for Small Dreams: Courage, Imagination and the Making of Modern Israel.”

ca-times.brightspotcdn.jpg — THE RUSSIA INVESTIGATION WITH CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF AND SECRETARY JEH JOHNSON

Congressman (CA-28) and Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff, joined former Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson discuss Russian electoral interference and the midterms