What leverage does America still yield, whether in Israel, in Ukraine, or beyond? And is it as good as its word? There is a rising sense that the values America says it represents in the world are not reflected in its actions. For decades, Wendy Sherman was at the center of the US foreign policy establishment. Serving under three Presidents and five Secretaries of State, Sherman was Antony Blinken’s top deputy until she retired last summer. She joins Christiane from Washington DC and helps us understand the answers to these questions.  Also on today's show: actor Michael Douglas; Judy Craymer, Director/Creator, "Mamma Mia"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices