America and the World under Trump 2.0

Center For Strategic And International Studies

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Soccer in America: From the Sidelines to the Mainstream

In this episode, Mariana sits down with Andres Martinez, journalist, Co-Director of the Great Game Lab at Arizona State University, and author of the gripping new book, The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs and America’s Quest to Conquer Global Sport. Together, they decode the ... Show more

. 47min 18sec

Iran, the World Cup, and the New Asymmetric Front: A Global Game of Chicken

In this episode, Mariana speaks with counter-terrorism and Middle East expert Dan Byman to dissect the current state of the US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on the upcoming North American World Cup 2026. They analyze Iran’s increased deterrence positioning with the closu ... Show more

. 25min 59sec

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