Tommy talks with New York Times editor and writer Max Fisher about disconcerting signs that the Trump administration is seriously considering a military attack on North Korea. Then they talk about how ambiguous demands about US credibility can lead us to make terrible foreign policy decisions, and the changing expectations in Afghanistan.

North Korea (2:15)

• Washington Post: Disagreement on North Korea policy derails White House choice for ambassador to South Korea
• Washington Post: Victor Cha Op-ed
• Washington Post: Josh Rogin Op-ed

Credibility Trap (18:20)

• Max Fisher: The Credibility Trap

Afghanistan (34:35)

• Washington Post: Up to 1,000 more U.S. troops could be headed to Afghanistan 

Max Fisher Recent Work:

• New York Times: Why attack Afghan civilians? Creating chaos rewards the Taliban
• New York Times: Is there something wrong with Democracy?
• New York Times: Trump’s hard-line Israel stance exports America’s culture war aboard
• New York Times: Building a mini-state with avocados and guns
• New York Times: Hawaii alarm hits at thin line between mishap and nuclear war