The Conversation

An ‘almost revolutionary’ moment for Iran

A conversation with Barry Rosen, former US diplomat and hostage in 1979-1981

Jan 15 • Postcards From The Decline and Barry Rosen

End of US sanctions only a first step for new Syria

A conversation with Andrew Tabler

Dec 16, 2025 • Postcards From The Decline and Andrew Tabler

Lessons from the post-WWII refugee crisis

Sheila Fitzpatrick discusses her new book about the mass resettlement of displaced Soviets.

Sep 23, 2025 • Dmitry Kharitonov and Sheila Fitzpatrick

Going toe to toe with ‘vandals and demagogues’

A conversation with Jeffrey Gedmin.

Jul 21, 2025 • Jeffrey Gedmin and Postcards From The Decline

‘This is not the end of moral universalism’

A conversation with Michael Ignatieff

Jun 18, 2025 • Michael Ignatieff and Postcards From The Decline

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