I recently appeared on the All Things Negotiation podcast hosted by Stan Christensen, a colleague at Stanford and the Council on Foreign Relations.
During the episode, we examine historical patterns, what I’ve learned from studying and negotiating with authoritarian leaders, and why strong democratic institutions matter more than any single individual.
Watch the full episode below, or listen on Spotify or Apple Music.
And don’t forget to let me know what you think in the comments!
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