What Happens When Intelligence Outpaces Law | With Paul J. Saunders

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of AI and geopolitical shifts on U.S. leadership with Paul J. Saunders.

In this episode, we sit down with Paul J. Sanders, President and CEO of the Center for the National Interest, to unpack the shifting global order. From rising geopolitical tensions to the growing role of AI in national security, this episode explores how power, policy, and technology are reshaping the world—and what it means for the future of U.S. leadership.

People in this episode

Host: Sanjay Puri

Guest: Paul J. Saunders

Topics covered

• geopolitical tensions
• AI in national security
• global order
• U.S. leadership
• power and policy
• technology impact

Keywords

• AI
• national security
• geopolitics
• U.S. leadership
• technology
• policy
• global order

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for the National Interest

Places: U.S.

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