Eric Edelman Subscribe iTunes YouTube icon View By Chapter CH. 1 : Erdogan's Turkey A former ambassador to Turkey, Edelman details Turkey’s descent into Islamist authoritarianism under Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 00:15 - 13:57 CH. 2 : The Threat of Authoritarianism What are the consequences of the rising tide of authoritarianism around the globe? Bill Kristol and Eric Edelman discuss. 13:57 - 31:43 CH. 3 : A Breakdown in World Order? Considering the scope of the current challenges, Edelman explains why America must strive to maintain world order. 31:43 - 1:00:11 CH. 4 : On His Career in Foreign Service Edelman recalls momentous events during his time in foreign service, particularly in Russia and Turkey. 1:00:11 - 1:30:42 View Transcript Download an Audio Podcast