Hulsman - Interviews

Hulsman has constructed and communicated public policy on a broad range of foreign affairs issues, engaging the White House, Congress, and the broader public. Through over 1,260 interviews he has become a fixture both on International television (ABC, CBS, CNN, BBC, Deutsche Welle, RTE, Fox News, and Comedy Central) as well as in the print media (Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Spiegel). The name of the game in the new era of foreign policy analysis is creating and then publicizing ideas; Hulsman is world class at both.

The philosophical underpinnings of Ethical Realism

with John Batchelor, ‘The John Batchelor Show,’ WABC-AM (New York), November 18, 2007.

Crumbled and Atomized; The Power of the US

with Stefan Kornelius, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, November 13, 2007.

Why is Sarkozy such a smash hit in the US?

Deutsche Welle (German Radio), November 8, 2007.

Will Chancellor Merkel accomplish anything concrete during her visit to the US?

Radio Free Europe, November 8, 2007.

Can a Western Plan be put together to head off the Iranian nuclear crisis?

with Jan Wiechmann, Stern (German Weekly Magazine), November 5, 2007.

What does Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan want from the US?

with Howard La Franchi, Christian Science Monitor, October 30, 2007.

Should Afghan President Karzai Negotiate with the Taliban?

with Melinda Crane, ‘Quadriga,’ Deutsche Welle (German TV), October 5, 2007.

Does the President’s Surge Stand a Chance of Success?

with Meggin Leigh, ‘International Journal,’ Duetsche Welle (German TV), September 14, 2007.

What are the political motives behind Guiliani’s trip to London?

with Bill Douglas, McClatchey News Service, September 11, 2007.

Will Europe’s new ‘Big 3’ transform transatlantic relations?

with Jela de Francheschi, VOA, August 24, 2007.

Analysis: Cold War at G8?

with Stefan Nicola, UPI, June 6, 2007.

What lies behind Putin’s new threats to the West?

with Martha Carney, ‘The World at One,’ BBC Radio 4, June 4, 2007.

Is the West Losing the War in Afghanistan?”

‘Quadriga,’ Deutsche Welle (German TV), May 25, 2007.

Has Saudi Arabia’s increased involvement made Middle East Peace more likely?

‘Quadriga,’ Deutsche Welle (German TV), April 5, 2007.

Will Chirac’s demise improve Franco-American relations?

with Desmond Butler, AP, March 12, 2007.

Conrad Black and the rise and fall of the Anglosphere

with Gideon Rachman, Financial Times, March 5, 2007.

Is the Doha round another casualty of Iraq?

with Carter Dougherty, The International Herald Tribune, March 5, 2007.

Is the US preparing for war with Iran?

‘Quadriga,’ Deutsche Welle (German TV), March 2, 2007.

Ethical Realism and Rethinking Foreign Policy

with Kenneth Jost, Congressional Quarterly, January 22, 2007.

Is the environment emerging as an ethical realist issue?

with Iain Masters, ‘Background Briefing,’ Los Angeles NPR, January 14, 2007.

“Why is Ethical Realism different?”

with John Ydstie, National Public Radio, ‘Morning Edition,’ November 29, 2006.

“Is neoconservatism or realism the best guide for American foreign policy?”

with James Naughtie, BBC World Service, ‘The Today Show,’ November 14, 2006.

“The Iraq Study Group and the possible change in US policy,”

with Mark Urban, BBC (TV), ‘Newsnight,’ November 13, 2006.

“’The neocons are just utopians on steroids’,”

with Allistair Heath, The Spectator (UK), November 11, 2006.

“What will be the Bush historical legacy?”

with Michael Portillo, BBC (TV), ‘Dinner with Portillo,’ July 21, 2006.

“What results are likely to come out of the US-EU summit?”

with Timothy McCaughan, CNN, June 14, 2006.

“What lessons can we learn in Iraq from Afghanistan?”

Christian Science Monitor, June 12, 2006.

“Is now the moment for ethical realism?”

with Jeremy Kahn, The New Republic, May 18, 2006.

“A new romance between the US and France?”

with Howard La Franchi, Christian Science Monitor, March 14, 2006.

“Is the Thatcher Center orchestrating the senior British Tories’ trip?”

with Tom Baldwin, The London Times, February 14, 2006.

“Independence only viable outcome for Kosovo province: analysts,”

with Jocelyne Zablit, Agence France Press (AFP), January 5, 2006.

“Do the Iranians have us over a barrel regarding the nuclear crisis?”

“Fox and Friends,” Fox News, January 5, 2006.

“What is the direction the GOP’s foreign policy is taking in the run up to 2008?”

with Joshua Kurlantzich, New Republic, November 25, 2005.

“Why did Merkel agree to a coalition deal that seems to favor the SPD?”

with Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, November 17, 2005.

“Will the new Merkel government be significantly different from Schroeder’s?”

with George Gedda, AP, November 15, 2005

“What does Zarqawi’s Jordan bombing tell us about al-Qaeda?”

Cox TV, November 10, 2005.

“Is there a transatlantic consensus forming over Iran?”

with Hubert Wexel, Financial Times (Germany), October 26, 2005.

“What does the German election mean for the global economy?”

“Closing Bell,” CNBC, September 19, 2005.

“Has national guard involvement in Iraq hurt the New Orleans disaster relief?”

Cox TV, September 1, 2005.

“Is the Iraqi constitution doomed?”

Bloomberg News, August 15, 2005.

“Why is the IRA about to suspend their armed Struggle?”

with Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, July 28, 2005.

“Why are relations so bad between Republicans and the Tories?”

Ann Pincus, The Independent, July 14, 2005.

“Was the G8 summit a success?”

“To The Point,” National Public Radio, July 8, 2005.

“Was the President’s Iraq speech a political success?”

BBC News 24 (UK TV), June 29, 2005.

“Does the Erdogan government understand the perils ahead regarding its chances for EU accession?”

with Ali Asat, Zaman (Turkish daily), June 20, 2005.

“Will Foreign Minister Fischer’s visit focus on European issues or out-of-area concerns?”

with Julie Donnelly, Deutsche Welle (German radio), June 7, 2005.

“Given the French ‘no’ vote, how can global free trade talks be revived?”

“Newsnight,” BBC World News (TV), June 6, 2005.

“Europe goes Dutch,” with Doug Bandow,

The American Spectator, June 3, 2005.

“Why should Americans care about the French vote?”

with Britt Hume, “Special Report with Britt Hume,” Fox News, June 2, 2005.

“What will occur during the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington?”

with Edward Helmer, The Observer (UK Daily), June 2, 2005.

“What does the failure of the Dutch and French votes say about transatlantic relations?”

with Diane Rhem, “The Diane Rhem Show,” WAMU-NPR (Washington), June 2, 2005.

“Economically, why is Europe turning against its elite?”

with Lou Dobbs, CNN, June 1, 2005.

“What role did economics play in the French ‘no’ vote?”

with Larry Kudlow, “Kudlow and Company,” CNBC, May 31, 2005.

“Are there alternatives for European countries to the EU?”

with Doug Bandow, Bangkok Post, May 31, 2005.

“Why did the French vote ‘no’?”

with Michael Backfisch, Handelsblatt (German business daily), May 31, 2005.

“Bush paints policy with broad brush: Speeches link Iraq to peaceful revolutions,”

with Mark Silva, Chicago Tribune, May 16, 2005.

“Does the US truly want UN reform?”

with Quentin Peel, Financial Times, March 22, 2005.

“Is the US changing diplomatic tack toward Iran?”

“Fox and Friends Early,” Fox News, March 1, 2005.

“Why did the President stop short of endorsing ever-closer union in Europe?”

Sunday Daily Telegraph (UK Weekly), February 25, 2005.

“Has Bush’s visit led to better transatlantic relations?”

with Edith Groenwald, Austrian Press Agency, February 23, 2005.

“Chinese Arms put pressure on Blair,”

with Tony Allen-Mills, London Times, February 20, 2005.

“Are Iyad Allawi’s warnings about security genuine?”

with Shepherd Smith, “Studio B with Shepherd Smith,” Fox News, February 18, 2005.

“Why won’t the US take up Schroeder’s suggestion and strengthen US-EU ties at the expense of Nato?”

with Siegfried Buschleiter, German National Radio, February 17, 2005.

“Why should the US not endorse the EU Constitution?”

with James Graff, Time, February 17, 2005.

“Will Bush’s trip to Europe signal real changes in American foreign policy?”

Portuguese TV, February 17, 2005.

“Are Americans finding like-minded Europeans to work with?”

with Adrian Woolridge, Los Angeles Times, February 16, 2005.

“Will the President’s trip lead to real policy changes vis a vis the Europeans?”

with Aya Batraway, Kuwait News Agency, February 16, 2005.

“Do differences between Secretaries Rice and Rumsfeld over Europe signal a new split in the administration?”

with Hubert Wexel, Financial Times (Germany), February 15, 2005.

“Will the Secretary of State’s successful trip give the President political momentum?”

with Holly Rosenkrantz, Bloomberg News, February 9, 2005.

“What are the main goals of the Secretary of State’s first trip to Europe?”

with Andrea Stone, USA Today, January 31, 2005.

“Can Europe achieve political unity?”

Il Giornale (Italian daily), January 25, 2005.

“Is Iran next for the Bush administration?”

Sky News, January 24, 2005.

“Will Bush reach an accommodation with Europe during the second term?”

with Mark Little, RTE (Irish TV), January 19, 2005.

“What are the key foreign policy issues for a second Bush term?”

Isao Yamaguchi, Hokkaido Shimbun, January 19, 2005.

“What is a second Bush term likely to bring Iraq?”

with Nic Robertson, CNN International, January 18, 2005.

“Is the Bush inaugural likely to focus on foreign policy?”

Dutch Public Radio, January 18, 2005.

“Can Abu Mazen Really Control Palestinian Militants?”

with Nadios Bakit, El Mercurio, (Chilean daily), January 11, 2005.

“What is the second Bush term likely to hold in terms of foreign policy?”

with Dan Harrison, The Diplomat (Australian foreign policy magazine), January 11, 2005.

“Is the US stingy about giving foreign aid?”

BBC World News (TV), January 7, 2005.

For previous interviews see the complete interview list (PDF)

To Begin the World Over Again: Lawrence of Arabia from Damascus to Baghdad

Palgrave, 2009

Lawrence of Arabia is best remembered for the Oscar-winning film about his life. But there is a different T.E. Lawrence, a man who applied his unique experiences and extensive knowledge of the Arab world to a political vision for nation building in the Middle East that holds many lessons for today. Following the Arab Revolt, Lawrence embarked on a heroic effort, harnessing his celebrity to force the British to keep the promises made to their Arab allies. Alas, he was unable to stop the Western powers from carving up the Middle East at Versailles, thus laying the foundations for the ongoing instability in that region. Still, until the day he died, Lawrence continued to fight for Arab nationalism, famously saying: “Better to let them do it imperfectly than do it perfectly yourself, for it is their country, their war, and your time is short.” By weaving together a gripping narrative of Lawrence’s Middle East adventures and highlighting his surprisingly astute political thinking, John Hulsman teases out this and many other lessons to be learned from Lawrence about the Arab world.
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