https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-parliament--7179213enGovernmentThe Heritage Foundationhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98b1f35cdba78322850c781ddab2709c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-parliament--7179213Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:31:07 +0000The Heritage FoundationThe Heritage Foundationlauren.evans@heritage.orgThe Parliament is a national security and international affairs podcast from the Davis Institute at The Heritage Foundation that goes beyond headlines to examine how power works, featuring expert voices on the policies and strategies shaping U.S....falsefe4cec10-7e8d-59b0-8202-79440215cc5fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-7-how-did-we-get-here-alex-welz--75363973
In today’s episode, Darion invites Alex Welz, Senior Research Fellow for the Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation, to the show to discuss what the Middle East looks like now compared to October 6th, 2023. They also discuss how we got to such a low point in western sentiment towards the Jewish State, and what we can learn from these last 3 years.

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In today’s episode, Darion invites Alex Welz, Senior Research Fellow for the Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation, to the show to discuss what the Middle East looks like now compared to October 6th, 2023. They also discuss how we got to such a low point in western sentiment towards the Jewish State, and what we can learn from these last 3 years.

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Last week, The Heritage Foundation produced a powerful 20-minute documentary, Preventable, to share Sheridan’s story with the world from the perspective of her family and examine the policy breakdowns that preceded her death. 

In this episode of the Parliament, Darion speaks with Heritage’s Director of Border Security and Immigration Lora Ries about Sheridan’s story, Lora’s experience with the documentary, and what the case reveals about the state of immigration enforcement in the United States. 

Watch the powerful testimony of Sheridan’s family in our new 20-minute documentary, Preventable. 

Learn more about the Gorman family’s campaign to honor their daughter’s memory and her extravagant heart here. 

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Last week, The Heritage Foundation produced a powerful 20-minute documentary, Preventable, to share Sheridan’s story with the world from the perspective of her family and examine the policy breakdowns that preceded her death. 

In this episode of the Parliament, Darion speaks with Heritage’s Director of Border Security and Immigration Lora Ries about Sheridan’s story, Lora’s experience with the documentary, and what the case reveals about the state of immigration enforcement in the United States. 

Watch the powerful testimony of Sheridan’s family in our new 20-minute documentary, Preventable. 

Learn more about the Gorman family’s campaign to honor their daughter’s memory and her extravagant heart here. 

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Just weeks after thousands of primarily young Moroccan men surged toward the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Darion Ouliguian sits down with Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow Amine Ghoulidi to examine one of the most fascinating migration stories of the year.

Was Ceuta simply another border crisis, or was it something new entirely?

Together, they explore the role social media played in mobilizing migrants, how online narratives shaped public understanding of the event, who may have been behind the campaign, and what the incident reveals about the future of migration, information warfare, and border security.

Most importantly, they discuss whether similar tactics could be used at other sensitive borders around the world (looking at you, U.S.–Mexico border).

If you enjoy this conversation and want more analysis on national security, international affairs, and strategic competition, subscribe to the Davis Institute's biweekly newsletter, the Davis Dispatch: Sign Up for the Davis Dispatch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74739952Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:09:45 +0000The Heritage FoundationWhat happens when a social media campaign can move thousands of people toward an international border before governments, journalists, or even the platforms themselves fully understand what's happening? Just weeks after thousands of primarily young...
Just weeks after thousands of primarily young Moroccan men surged toward the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Darion Ouliguian sits down with Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow Amine Ghoulidi to examine one of the most fascinating migration stories of the year.

Was Ceuta simply another border crisis, or was it something new entirely?

Together, they explore the role social media played in mobilizing migrants, how online narratives shaped public understanding of the event, who may have been behind the campaign, and what the incident reveals about the future of migration, information warfare, and border security.

Most importantly, they discuss whether similar tactics could be used at other sensitive borders around the world (looking at you, U.S.–Mexico border).

If you enjoy this conversation and want more analysis on national security, international affairs, and strategic competition, subscribe to the Davis Institute's biweekly newsletter, the Davis Dispatch: Sign Up for the Davis Dispatch]]>2115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-in-the-south-caucuses-narek-mkrtchyan--74007859
In this episode of the Parliament, Darion speaks with the Ambassador about how this historic end of decades of hostilities came about, and what has changed in the region. They also discuss American involvement through TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) which helps link the South Caucuses to Central Asia, transforming the regional dynamics and energy flows. They of course dive into the Iran conflict, and what this peace plan will bring in the future, and how Americans will also gain from it.

Help us celebrate a momentous triumph for peace and prosperity in the world with this special interview!

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007859Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0000The Heritage FoundationOn the eve of the 1-year anniversary of the historic signing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Framework for Peace and Cooperation, Darion sits down with the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan. In this episode of...
In this episode of the Parliament, Darion speaks with the Ambassador about how this historic end of decades of hostilities came about, and what has changed in the region. They also discuss American involvement through TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) which helps link the South Caucuses to Central Asia, transforming the regional dynamics and energy flows. They of course dive into the Iran conflict, and what this peace plan will bring in the future, and how Americans will also gain from it.

Help us celebrate a momentous triumph for peace and prosperity in the world with this special interview!

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In this episode of the Parliament, Darion invites back the Vice President of National Security at The Heritage Foundation, Victoria Coates, to further explore this new regional landscape and where it seems to be headed.  

Will Israel and Lebanon actually achieve peace, and what role does Jordan play in that? Are the gulf countries ready to fully join the fight against Iran? Is Israel becoming more integrated in the region in spite of what the news may lead you to believe?  

Listen in to hear the answers to these questions! 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73289512Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:30:02 +0000The Heritage FoundationThe Middle East is rapidly transforming before our very eyes. It seems that every day there is a new major development that would have been impossible to predict just five years ago. While conventional wisdom argued that any attack on Iran by the USA...
In this episode of the Parliament, Darion invites back the Vice President of National Security at The Heritage Foundation, Victoria Coates, to further explore this new regional landscape and where it seems to be headed.  

Will Israel and Lebanon actually achieve peace, and what role does Jordan play in that? Are the gulf countries ready to fully join the fight against Iran? Is Israel becoming more integrated in the region in spite of what the news may lead you to believe?  

Listen in to hear the answers to these questions! 

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]]>1823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poland-on-the-rise-special-interview-with-polish-president-andrzej-duda--73125192
Darion and President Duda discuss everything from major changes in NATO, the future of Eastern and Western Europe, how the war in Ukraine continues to dramatically alter politics on the continent, and why Poland – the 6th largest economy in Europe – can continue to serve as an example for its European neighbors.  

Follow former President Duda on X, @AndrzejDuda.  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73125192Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:16:17 +0000The Heritage FoundationIn this special audio-only episode, Darion travels to Krakow, Poland to interview former Polish President, Andrzej Duda.   Darion and President Duda discuss everything from major changes in NATO, the future of Eastern and Western Europe, how the war...
Darion and President Duda discuss everything from major changes in NATO, the future of Eastern and Western Europe, how the war in Ukraine continues to dramatically alter politics on the continent, and why Poland – the 6th largest economy in Europe – can continue to serve as an example for its European neighbors.  

Follow former President Duda on X, @AndrzejDuda.  

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]]>1237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-us-israel-relations--72972393https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html]]>8121020d-43c6-43e5-860c-4355f91e3e59Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:46:48 +0000The Heritage FoundationAfter the US and Iran signed the Memorandum of Understanding to stop the war in the Middle East, Israel did not react with optimism. Many supporters of Israel and those who dreamed of a Middle East without the Iranian Mullahs in power were...https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html]]>1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/states-vs-feds-who-controls-the-border--72972363https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html]]>0e5570f1-df3d-4db2-9668-c3fba1ad7a16Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000The Heritage FoundationThe Parliament makes confusing global geopolitics and American national security accessible. Not just acronyms but explanations. In this episode, Darion invites Heritage Foundation Border Security and Immigration Expert, Brandy Perez Carbaugh to the...https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html]]>1030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-nukes-bob-peters--72972378https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html  ]]>605ab639-97de-4353-bd02-53950a67823eMon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000The Heritage FoundationAfter the Cold War, America and its allies acted to reduce the proliferation and existence of nuclear weapons around the world, halting our own production and development. But our enemies did not. Instead, Russia and China set out to rapidly develop...https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html  ]]>1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-china-america-s-top-adversary--72972396https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html  ]]>e511df28-bb71-4c79-a09c-cabdcf0dbd03Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:32:43 +0000The Heritage FoundationWashington operates on the base assumption that the greatest threat to the United States is China (more specifically, the Chinese Communist Party). Not Russia, not Islamic Terrorism. China. But why is that? The Parliament makes confusing global...https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html  ]]>2012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaos-or-strategy-episode-1--72972313https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html This video would not be possible without our generous donors. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260305-youtubedescription]]>cc22130e-53a7-487f-9cea-7a0d4ce177a1Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:08:58 +0000The Heritage FoundationThe Parliament makes confusing global geopolitics and American national security digestible. Not just acronyms but explanations. In this episode, Darion invites Heritage Foundation Vice President of National Security Victoria Coates to the show....https://www9.heritage.org/Davis-Dispatch-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html This video would not be possible without our generous donors. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260305-youtubedescription]]>1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-the-parliament-podcast--72972382789e1212-0fc9-402c-a08d-81c2547a4bd8Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:29:25 +0000The Heritage FoundationThe Parliament is a national security and international affairs podcast from the Davis Institute at The Heritage Foundation that goes beyond headlines to examine how power works, featuring expert voices on the policies and strategies shaping U.S....39falsefull