# Richard Haass on The No Agenda Show

Richard Haass comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2011 to December 2023.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** May 2011 – December 2023
- **Related topics:** [Council On Foreign Relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Cfr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cfr.md), [Morning Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Bashar Al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Richard Haass on Ukraine, Lowering War Goals

- **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-03
- **Time:** 1:40:13–1:42:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/richard-haass-on-ukraine-lowering-war-goals.md

Richard Haass, former head of the Council on Foreign Relations, appears on Morning Joe to suggest that Ukraine should lower its goals and consider a ceasefire. He argues that driving every Russian out of the country is no longer a feasible military objective.

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### Richard Haass and the CFR Shift on Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1610: p-doom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-23
- **Time:** 30:59–35:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom/chapter/richard-haass-and-the-cfr-shift-on-ukraine.md

Richard Haass, former president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), appeared on Morning Joe to argue that Ukraine must lower its military goals. Haass suggested that liberating 100% of Ukrainian territory is no longer feasible and proposed a ceasefire to allow for the rebuilding of the 80% of the country currently under Ukrainian control. This marks a significant policy shift among Western foreign policy elites.

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### PBS NewsHour Coverage, Leon Panetta and Richard Haass

- **Episode:** [1097: Two-way Sword](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-23
- **Time:** 30:29–37:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword/chapter/pbs-newshour-coverage-leon-panetta-and-richard-haass.md

Leon Panetta and Richard Haass appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the national security risks posed by the U.S. withdrawal from Syria. Haass, representing the Council on Foreign Relations, argued that the move shredded America's reputation for reliability among allies like Japan and South Korea. Ron Paul's contrasting constitutional perspective on ending "dumb wars" is also highlighted.

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### Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations Globalism

- **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-05
- **Time:** 2:47:11–2:50:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/richard-haass-council-on-foreign-relations-globalism.md

Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, appeared on Bill Maher's show to argue that the world cannot function without U.S. leadership. Haass expressed concern that Trump's "America First" policy will lead to global disarray, while critics argue the CFR represents a "drinking club" for globalist interests.

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### Trump on Vladimir Putin, Edward Snowden "Spy" Label

- **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-06
- **Time:** 1:45:10–1:48:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/trump-on-vladimir-putin-edward-snowden-spy-label.md

Donald Trump defends his comments about Vladimir Putin, arguing it would be beneficial for the U.S. to get along with Russia. He also names Richard Haass as a trusted national security advisor and explicitly labels Edward Snowden a "spy" who should be returned to the U.S.

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### Richard Haass, Charlie Rose Guest Host

- **Episode:** [601: Pilots of Terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/601-pilots-of-terror.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-20
- **Time:** 2:25:43–2:28:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/601-pilots-of-terror/chapter/richard-haass-charlie-rose-guest-host.md

Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, guest-hosted for Charlie Rose to discuss the Ukraine crisis. The panel concluded that economic sanctions are unlikely to work because the West is not prepared to endure the economic hardship that would result from a total break with Russia.

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### New York Times Symbolic Photos, Boots on the Ground, Great Man-Made River

- **Episode:** [333: Lions Stood Still](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-25
- **Time:** 40:21–43:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still/chapter/new-york-times-symbolic-photos-boots-on-the-ground-great-man-made-river.md

A New York Times photo of Gaddafi with Bashar al-Assad is interpreted as a symbolic "handover" of media focus from Libya to Syria. Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations has officially called for "boots on the ground" in Libya for peacekeeping. Meanwhile, British SAS forces are reportedly leading the hunt for Gaddafi, while his "Great Man-Made River" remains a vital strategic water resource.

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### Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations Analysis

- **Episode:** [301: Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-05
- **Time:** 47:30–49:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/richard-haass-council-on-foreign-relations-analysis.md

Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, appears on The Colbert Report to discuss the deteriorating relationship with Pakistan. Haass argues that the justification for staying in Afghanistan has weakened because Al-Qaeda is no longer a significant presence there. He suggests Pakistan is harboring the very terrorists the U.S. is trying to fight.

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### Global Oil Dependency, Dick Durbin's War Skepticism

- **Episode:** [301: Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-05
- **Time:** 57:29–1:01:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/global-oil-dependency-dick-durbin-s-war-skepticism.md

Senator Dick Durbin questions Richard Haass during a congressional hearing about the $12 billion monthly cost of the war in Afghanistan. Durbin expresses frustration that the conflict has become the longest war in American history with no end in sight. The hosts emphasize that oil is the foundation of the entire global economy, including the agricultural and petrochemical sectors.

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