In his conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn, Richard Sanders, a former senior diplomat at the U.S. State Department, examines four burning issues. In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake threatens to deepen an already fragile political transition. In Cuba, the economic crisis is turning into a material one, affecting food, fuel, and even the state’s repressive capacity. On Iran, Sanders describes an uncertain diplomatic moment, with no clear line between before and after. Finally, in Ankara, the NATO summit could mark the beginning of a broader strategic repositioning.
Richard Sanders: Four Crises, One World on Edge
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July 2026
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