Around The World With Dane Waters

Join me alongside Global Affairs Analyst Ejike Okpa as we break down Trump's war with Iran—what defines victory, what's really at stake, and whether the American public is paying attention.

Join me alongside former UK Ambassador to Iraq, Libya, and Kuwait, Frank Baker, as we break down the rapidly evolving situation in Iran—and explore the key question on everyone's mind: is regime change on the horizon?

Please join me and my special guest, retired Lebanese Armed Forces General Khalil Helou, as we examine the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the deepening regional crisis, and the question many are now asking: is this truly the beginning of the end for Hezbollah?

Please join me and my special guest, economist Stephanie Barello, as we discuss the true cost of war with Iran and its potential economic impact on the United States and the global economy, from rising oil prices and disruptions to global energy supplies to inflation, financial market volatility, and the broader risks to economic growth.

Please join me and UK journalist and former government adviser Thomas Munson as we discuss the war in Iran, the United Kingdom's position in the conflict, and the potential regional and global consequences as tensions escalate. Together, we will explore how the situation is unfolding, what role the UK may play moving forward, and what the conflict could mean for stability in the Middle East and th...

Please join me and my special guest, Head of the National Secretariat of the Movement for Credible Elections, Honorable Olawale Okunniyi, as we examine the electoral challenges facing Nigeria and explore what meaningful reforms are needed to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.

Please join me and my special guest, former IDF Intelligence Major (rtd) Dan Feferman, as we break down where U.S.–Iran nuclear talks stand, what a deal could look like, what might derail it, and what the stakes are for Israel, the Gulf, Europe, and the broader global order.

Please join me and my special guest, Meelie Pemberton, Co-founder of WingWoman Lebanon, as we discuss the real challenges women face across the Middle East — from period poverty and limited access to healthcare, to barriers in education, employment, and economic independence.

Please join me and my special guest, Caroline Vernaillen, Lead for Global Policy & Advocacy at Democracy International, as we discuss direct democracy—its purpose, its future, and its global impact.

Please join me and my special guest, journalist and former UK government adviser Thomas Munson, as we discuss Jeffrey Epstein and the impact of the Department of Justice's newly released files on the UK government and the Royal Family.

Please join me and my special guest, author and journalist Saul Sadka, as we discuss Iran, its current state of affairs, and how its future could shape the Middle East—and the world.

Please join me and my special guest, economist Stephanie Barello, as we discuss the Federal Reserve—its critical role in the global economy and the growing political battles shaping its future.

Please join me and my special guest, former UK Undersecretary of State for AI, Jonathan Berry , as we break down the basics of artificial intelligence—its promise, its risks, and the growing threat it poses to global security.

Join me and my special guest, journalist Bruno Kaufmann, as we examine President Trump's "Board of Peace" and explore its implications for global stability and democracy.

Please join me and my special guest, journalist and Middle East expert Antoni Baraket, for an in-depth discussion on the current situation in Iran, the future of the country and its regime, and the wider regional implications.

Please join me and global affairs analyst Ejike Okpa as we examine President Trump's recent actions in Venezuela and what they suggest about his evolving vision for the global order.

Please join me and my special guest, journalist, former UK government advisor, and global affairs analyst Thomas Munson, for a conversation on UK and global politics and the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union.

Please join me and my special guest, the former President of Guyana, Donald Ramotar, as we discuss Trump's actions in Venezuela and the impact on the region and the world.

Please join me and my special guest, Environmentalist and member of the UK Green Party, Wanja Kaufmann, as we discuss the reasons we should protect the environment and how it impacts global politics.

Please join me and my special guest, former Senator and CEO of Silverbird Group Ben Murray-Bruce, as we discuss what to expect in 2026.

Please join me and my special guest, former Nigerian Senator and CEO Silverbird Group Ben Murray-Bruce as we discuss the key events of 2025 that shaped the year and that will impact 2026 and beyond.

Please join me and my special guest, former member of Nigeria's Armed Forces and Security Expert, Dr. Awwal Aliyu, as we discuss Nigeria's fight for democracy and the growing instability in West Africa.

Please join me and my special guest, Managing Director of the Henry Jackson Society, Mykola Kuzmin, as we discuss the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war and efforts to bring it to an end.

Please join me and my special guest, Journalist and Global Affairs Analyst Bruno Kaufmann, as we discuss the latest developments between Greenland and the United States, as well as the impact of Trump's new seismic shift on Europe.