There has been an uptick in candidates with backgrounds in espionage, counterterrorism, and foreign policy this campaign season. Byron Tau from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Gabby Morrongiello from the Washington Examiner details what we should expect from President Trump's first State of the Union, including accomplishments, goal obstructions, and foreign policy issues.

Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies Steven Cook says the Trump's administration recent effort to pressure Iran and Russia on Syria seems to "reflect the return of a more traditional American approach to the Middle East", and one we could be better off with." He joins us with more.

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Foreign Policy's Molly O'Toole breaks down the remaining foreign policy goals of President Obama.

The Washington Post's Amber Phillips breaks down why it's a mistake to make foreign policy promises.