The Global Leadership Reset: AI, Allies, and a Transforming World

January 9, 2026 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm EST

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Mishal Husain is known as one of Britain’s best interviewers who commands the attention of powerhouse figures. SWSP guest host, Emily Harding, sat down with Mishal to unpack her approach to high-stakes interviews and to explore major geopolitical trends that have emerged in 2025, from artificial intelligence to the shift in global leadership.

This episode is made possible through general support to CSIS.

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Defense and Security, and Gender and International Security

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Emily Harding

Emily Harding

Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
Mishal Husain

Mishal Husain

Editor at Large, Bloomberg Weekend and Host, The Mishal Husain Show

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