Democracy and Democratism
We're joined by Emily Finley of Stanford University and Arta Moeini of the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy for an "upstream" discussion on the deeper philosophical sources of our foreign policy problems, with a particular focus on the problem of democracy and elite leadership.
The Russia Puzzle
Matthew Dal Santo looks at Russia through the lenses of culture, history, and society, and at how such a broader perspective might help us better understand its foreign policy. Managing Director William S. Smith joins.
Supremacy, Neutrality, Isolationism
American foreign policy shifted dramatically in the middle of the twentieth century. What happened, and why? Stephen Wertheim, author of Tomorrow the World: The Birth of U.S. Global Supremacy explains. We're joined by Jonathan Askonas, Assistant Professor of Politics at CUA.
A Middle East Primed for New Thinking
In this episode, we speak with Andrew Gilmour, a retired 32-year veteran of the CIA and author of "A Middle East Primed for New Thinking: Insights and Policy Options from the Ancient World." We're joined by CSS' own Gil Barndollar.
Reflection and Choice
Our own Justin Litke joins Gary Gregg of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville and Aaron N. Coleman of the University of the Cumberlands to discuss their new, unique edition of the Federalist and the relevance of the debates over the Constitution's ratification to our time.
The False Promise of Preventive War
Can 'preventive war' succeed and is it justifiable? What if it had been employed against Germany in 1936, or at other moments against rising powers?
Joe Biden’s Personnel and Policy
On this episode, host Justin Logan is joined by CSS Senior Fellow Gil Barndollar and Professor of Politics Jonathan Askonas to examine what Joe Biden's appointments to his national security team might mean in terms of America's overall foreign policy. Will his administration see a return to traditional diplomacy, or embrace sweeping, potentially hubristic ambitions?
Special Envoy Mick Mulvaney: “The U.S. Role in Northern Ireland”
In discussion with Professor David Walsh of The Catholic University of America, Special Envoy Mick Mulvaney discusses his experiences in and outlook for Northern Ireland amid the complexities of Brexit, COVID-19, and a U.S. presidential election.
Empire Salon: Democracy and Imperalism
Managing Director William S. Smith spoke to the Committee for the Republic about his book, "Democracy and Imperialism: Irving Babbitt and Warlike Democracies." Remarks originally delivered via Zoom on October 14, 2020.
Catholicism and U.S. Foreign Policy
On this episode, host Justin Logan is joined by Michael C. Desch, who is Packey J. Dee Professor of International Relations at the University of Notre Dame, as well as Jonathan Askonas, Professor of Politics at the Catholic University of America.
Who Are We?
On this inaugural episode of the CSS podcast, host Justin Logan is joined by Claes G. Ryn, Professor of Politics at the Catholic University of America and editor of the scholarly journal Humanitas, plus William S. Smith, Managing Director of the Center for the Study of Statesmanship.
Welcome to the Jungle? Prospects for the International Order After Trump
Should the United States embrace a new foreign policy of restraint, or must we continue to defend "the liberal world order"? Patrick Porter and Robert Kagan debate. Kathy Gilsinan moderates.
Is America’s Foreign Policy Compatible with Christian Ethics?
Paul Miller and Michael Desch both seek to connect American foreign policy to higher ideals, with vastly divergent conclusions.
The United States and the Two Koreas in the Trump Era: Prospects for Denuclearization
This, the 2018 John Oh Memorial Lecture, was delivered by U.S. Ambassador (Retired) Kathleen Stephens.
Highlights from “America’s Double Government: The Hidden Agenda of the National Security State”
A highlight reel of our November 29, 2017 panel discussion, “America’s Double Government: The Hidden Agenda of the National Security State.”
CSS Launch Event: Panel Discussion and Introductory Remarks
Full video from our Launch Event on September 13, 2017. Featuring a conversation on U.S. foreign policy with Dr. Claes Ryn, Doug Bandow, and The Most Reverend Timothy Broglio, J.C.D. Introductory remarks by John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America.
Official Launch Video, Center for the Study of Statesmanship at Catholic University
With a mix of fanfare and gravitas, Catholic University formally launched the Center for the Study of Statesmanship (CSS) Sept. 13 at the National Press Club in downtown Washington, D.C.
Louis Fisher: War Powers and Unconstitutional Wars from Truman to the Present
The Center for the Study of Statesmanship at Catholic University hosted its first lecture on April 19, 2017, given by constitutional scholar Louis Fisher. Most recently Fisher has worked as a Senior Specialist in Separation of Powers at the Library of Congress, and lectured on the War Powers and unconstitutional wars.