Walter Russell Mead talks about the sanctions Joe Biden imposed on Israeli settlers, the declining math skills of students in developed countries, America鈥檚 advice on how to lose a war, and Henry Kissinger鈥檚 achievements in the Middle East on his podcast, What Really Matters.

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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on January 7, 2025. (David Marueil/ via Getty Images)