FP Live

Few countries in the world are as adept at interpreting China’s foreign policy as Singapore. At this year’s Aspen Security Forum in Colorado, FP’s Ravi Agrawal sat down with Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen. The two discussed the U.S.-China relationship as well as American soft power in Southeast Asia.

Amid Russia’s continued war in Ukraine, most NATO members are upping their defense spending to a minimum of 2 percent of their respective GDPs. Canada is increasingly seen as lagging behind. FP’s Ravi Agrawal asked Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair about his nation's spending.

Whether you know it or not, you’ve seen the work of portrait photographer Platon. Gracing magazine covers and protest signs, his photos of world leaders and cultural icons capture the truth behind the cliche “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Platon sits down with FP’s Ravi Agrawal to describe what drives his art and how he connects with his subjects, no matter how powerful they may be.

Ahead of the NATO summit that begins on July 9, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski will join FP Live to discuss the war in Ukraine, the future of Europe, and the continent’s alliance with the United States. Sikorski also contributed to FP's latest issue, which will address the issue at the heart of this conversation: Can Europe fend for itself?

After 2024's first presidential debate, FP's Ravi Agrawal sat down with two foreign observers of American politics to process Joe Biden and Donald Trump's performance and how it's seen globally.

What went wrong with capitalism? Author Ruchir Sharma argues that by simultaneously serving as regulator, borrower, and spender, the government has distorted the economy and created a system of “socialized risk.” He joined FP’s Ravi Agrawal for an in-depth conversation about his book.

People flee their homes for a variety of reasons—persecution, poverty, conflict, climate change—and the situation has shown no signs of slowing down. What policies can make the world safer for refugees and displaced people? Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, joined FP’s Ravi Agrawal to explore the trends and traumas of the global refugee crisis.

The sudden deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash have plunged Tehran into instability. FP’s Ravi Agrawal was joined by Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Robin Wright, a contributing writer for the New Yorker. They explored how Raisi's death will affect Iran's succession plans and impact regional tensions throughout the Middle East.

Polls suggest that former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum will succeed the highly popular Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Mexico's president. What are her politics? Arturo Sarukhán, Mexico’s former ambassador, joined FP’s Ravi Agrawal to discuss. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the country’s elections, but he’ll return a weakened leader after his Bharatiya Janata Party performed below expectations. How will Modi approach his third term, and what will that mean for the world? FP’s Ravi Agrawal was joined by two of the foremost experts on Indian politics, Milan Vaishnav and Yamini Aiyar, to analyze the results.

After the global financial crisis and then the COVID-19 pandemic, nations are turning inward; many are investing in industrial policies, near-shoring, and economic independence instead of integration and free trade. Should the world reconsider the case for globalization? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, joined FP’s Ravi Agrawal to discuss.

Washington has begun rushing military supplies to Ukraine’s front lines after a long delay in getting approval from Congress. How will the aid change the state of play in the war with Russia? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.