GZERO World Clips
Ben Rhodes: US can't say it defends democracy and then cozy up to Saudis, Egypt
Ben Rhodes: US Can’t Say It Defends Democracy and Then Cozy Up to Saudis, Egypt | GZERO World
July 14, 2021
For former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, if America wants to be taken seriously on promoting democracy abroad, it's time to walk the talk on standing up to autocrats. That means America "cannot have the relationship that we have with a Saudi Arabia or Egypt, period." Catch his interview with Ian Bremmer on the upcoming episode of GZERO World. Check local listings for US public television.
From Your Site Articles
- US election seen from Egypt: Only the tone will change - GZERO ... ›
- The Graphic Truth: COVID hurts democracy, no matter response ... ›
- Authoritarianism's appeal when democracy disappoints - GZERO ... ›
- What We're Watching: Saudi olive branch for Biden, US-China call ... ›
- One last shot at the Saudi crown prince? - GZERO Media ›
- Ben Rhodes: the US should build a coalition to help Haiti’s political turmoil - GZERO Media ›
- The US can advance democracy without being the world's sheriff ›
- Fighting for democracy in Hungary and Hong Kong - GZERO Media ›
More For You
People in support of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Feb. 19, 2026. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment the same day for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.
Kyodo
65: The age of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after being found guilty of plotting an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024.
Most Popular
In an era when geopolitics can feel overwhelming and remote, sometimes the best messengers are made of felt and foam.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026.
REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
The Hungarian election is off to the races, and nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing his most serious challenger in 16 years.
How people in G7 and BRICS countries think their policies will effect future generations.
Eileen Zhang
Does skepticism rule the day in politics? Public opinion data collected as part of the Munich Security Conference’s annual report found that large shares of respondents in G7 and several BRICS countries believed their governments’ policies would leave future generations worse off.
© 2025 GZERO Media. All Rights Reserved | A Eurasia Group media company.