Ben and Guy break down President Trump’s new push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, whether the Israel-Hamas ceasefire survives, and how the DOGE is shaking Washington to its core. <br><br>Then, Richard Crespin, CEO of the international consulting firm CollaborateUp and a senior associate at the Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies, joins the show to talk about the future of USAID and American “smart power” projection around the world. <br><br>Plus, the “Threat of the Week.”

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Richard Crespin, CEO of the international consulting firm CollaborateUp and a senior associate at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, joins the show to talk about the future of USAID and American “smart power” projection around the world.{ai:summary}<p>President Trump is advocating for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war while discussing the potential for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The impact of DOGE on Washington is also highlighted.</p><p>Richard Crespin, CEO of CollaborateUp, shares insights on the future of USAID and American global influence. The segment concludes with a "Threat of the Week." #foreignaffairs</p>

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