President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy
19 December 2025

President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy

CFR On the Record

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In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for sustaining American diplomatic engagement abroad.


 


His remarks were delivered as part of the inaugural Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture, held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative.


 


Host: Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners


 


Guest: Bill Clinton, Founder and Board Chair, Clinton Foundation; 42nd President of the United States


 


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