Foreign Policy and the U.S. Presidential Campaign

The transcript discusses the nonpartisan role of the Council on Foreign Relations in briefing political candidates, including Donald Trump. It highlights the challenges in political discourse and foreign policy, noting the lack of consensus on the US's role in the world. The global political elite's reaction to Trump's potential presidency is explored, emphasizing the difference between campaign rhetoric and actual governance. The speaker focuses on current work with the Council and writing a book, aiming to be a resource for all candidates.

What is the speaker's current focus apart from briefing candidates?

• Writing a book about global disarray

• Teaching at a university

• Organizing political rallies

• Running for a political office

What is a major challenge in U.S. political discourse according to the speaker?

• Intellectual consensus on foreign policy

• Overwhelming public support for one party

• Lack of media coverage

• Fractured discourse and internal party debates

What is a key issue in defining the U.S. role in the world?

• Promoting democracy

• Staying out of wars

• Both promoting democracy and staying out of wars

• None of the above

How does the speaker describe the transition from campaigning to governing?

• A seamless process

• A continuation of campaign promises

• A different set of challenges

• An easy transition

What is the speaker's view on candidates' campaign statements?

• They are irrelevant to governance

• They are always accurate reflections of future policies

• They are opening positions that may change

• They are binding commitments