World Review with Ivo Daalder

President Biden vowed to retaliate after a drone strike in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers but does not want to seek a wider war in the region. U.S. and China held talks in Thailand stabilizing relations between the two countries as a sense of crisis fades. Farmer protests are spreading across Europe over rising costs, unfair competition, and subsidy costs. With several upcoming European electio...

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the country’s far-right AfD party, following a report that extremists discussed plans for the mass deportation of immigrants. Despite increasing criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu restated his opposition to a two-state solution. Then, in a historic break, North Korea drops from its constitution the commitment to unification with South...

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Deborah Amos, and Yaroslav Trofimov join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss the global impact of Taiwan’s presidential election. Then, how Russia's war with Ukraine has formed a new “axis of evil.” Plus, key takeaways from hearings at the International Court of Justice on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substa...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel during a trip across the Middle East, in an effort to reduce tensions in the region. Meanwhile, groups backed by Iran have escalated attacks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and on international ships in the Red Sea. Plus, how Taiwan's upcoming election could shake up U.S.-China relations even more. Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Prashant Rao...

Major foreign policy issues continue to unfold around the world, from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to Israel's war with Hamas. More than 60 countries head to the polls this year, including Taiwan, which the U.S. and China are following closely. Plus, populism is on the rise globally. Susan Glasser, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join the Councils' Ivo Daalder to discuss stories that will do...

From Ukraine to Gaza, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Carla Anne Robbins, and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss the events that shaped our world this year, and what lies ahead in the pivotal 2024 election year that could shape global order. Plus, is U.S. pressure on Israel working? Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky makes a plea to Congress for more U.S. aid to fight Russia, though chances of passing a deal hang in the balance. The divide between President Joe Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu widens after Biden warns that Israel is losing international support for its war against Hamas. And Poland elects a new Prime Minister, ending eight years of conserv...

The Israeli military expanded its offensive into southern Gaza, displacing many Palestinians who already fled northern Gaza. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, so does international criticism of Israel’s response. Republicans in the U.S. Senate block aid to Ukraine in protest over border security improvements. Plus, the rapid rise of A.I. and what lies ahead in 2024. The Council's Ivo Daalder hos...

As the temporary truce in Gaza extends into the seventh day, Netanyahu faces mounting pressure to secure the release of all Israeli hostages and continue Israel’s assault on Gaza. The War in Ukraine is headed toward a stalemate until one side can rebuild and generate a meaningful offensive. And the U.N.'s COP28 Summit begins this week in Dubai, with the future of fossil fuels and meat consumption...

Despite international outcry for a ceasefire, the Israel-Hamas war rages on as Israel’s ground offensive escalates. Friction between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu widens as they try to find common ground over the future of Gaza. And with U.S.-China relations at a 40-year low, Biden meets with China's President Xi in an effort to ease tensions. The Council's Ivo Daal...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming under increasing pressure for one of the worst security failures in Israel’s history. With support dwindling, he issued a rare public apology but ultimately blamed Israeli defense and intelligence officials. Meanwhile, accusations that Israel and Hamas are violating international law prompted ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to visit the Rafah crossing. Plus, U...

A widening conflict looms over the Middle East, with clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border and air strikes in Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank. The US has placed its forces on high alert, and the EU is calling for increased security amid concerns over a rise in antisemitic attacks. What could a potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas war mean for the region and Washington? The Council's Ivo Daalder...

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, global protests have erupted following a Gaza Strip hospital explosion. The US embassy and Saudi Arabia have urged their citizens in Lebanon to leave amid clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border. Egypt is allowing the flow of aid into Gaza but its foreign ministry has also warned of consequences of Israeli escalation. Will the war remain a limited conflict or erupt i...

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, killing at least 1,200 people and kidnapping about 150, including Americans, the atrocities continue to grow. At least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in the violence, and Israel has massed troops on the border with Gaza, placing the territory under siege. This week — James Harding, Prashant Rao and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder to exam...

Bipartisan support for U.S. military assistance in Ukraine is declining. Meanwhile, what does Kevin McCarthy’s ouster mean for the future of Ukraine funding? Plus, tensions have escalated between Serbia and Kosovo, with some warning things could turn violent. And frictions between Canada and India have deepened over the murder of a Canadian Sikh. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with Steven Erla...

Thousands of ethnic Armenians are fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan launched a military offensive last week, leaving the future of the region in question. We take a look at how this decades-long conflict will affect geopolitics from China to Europe to the Middle East. The U.S. continues to work toward a normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Plus, the latest on...

The disappearance of China’s defense minister General Li and former foreign minister Qun Gang raises questions about a potential purge in Xi’s government. Global leaders gathered for the annual meeting at the U.N. General Assembly to discuss their highest priorities. Plus, how did the U.S. and Iran reach a $6 billion prisoner swap deal? The Council's Ivo Daalder unpacks these issues with Jamil And...

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed dead after a plane crash in Russia. All eyes are on the BRICS summit as the debate over expansion continues. US officials are becoming increasingly critical of Ukraine's counteroffensive strategy. And finally, the Saudi government has committed crimes against humanity at its border. The Council's Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Bobby Ghosh, Steve...

Biden aims to deepen trilateral ties with South Korea and Japan to create a united front against North Korea and China. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made massive investments in the AI business, raising concerns about potential human rights abuses. Plus, China’s economy appears to be faltering, leaving many wondering how the CCP government will respond and the international community will react. T...

Anti-French rhetoric fuels the coup in Niger as West African countries meet to discuss the crisis. Then, Saudi Arabia hosts senior officials from over 40 countries to discuss ending the war in Ukraine—without Russia at the table. Plus, China’s economy falls into deflation and the foreign minister remains missing. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with Jamil Anderlini, Catherine Philp, and Peter S...

The Biden Administration gets serious about normalization between Saudi Arabia, but what will it take to close the deal? Plus, a recent terrorist attack roils the Pakistani political environment before upcoming elections. And suicide drones are flown into Russian territory just as developing nations are set to gather to sketch out a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Guest host Carla Anne Robb...

Netanyahu’s judiciary bill has passed despite protests from the Israeli public and consternation from the Biden administration. Putin hosts African leaders after pulling out of the grain deal with Ukraine, and the Spanish far-right falls short in elections, although the new government's composition remains uncertain. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses all this with Giles Whittell of Tortoise Medi...

Intense heat is moving across the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia as wildfires rage and historic high temperatures are forecasted to continues for weeks. Meanwhile, Russia withdraws from the Black Sea grain deal and intensifies military attacks across Ukraine. And China's economy falters, posing challenges for Xi Jinping and the global economy. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses with Bob...

Ukraine's path to joining NATO seems circuitous at the Vilnius summit. Israelis protest again as the nation's judiciary overhaul bill makes its way toward passing. And France faces questions of systemic discrimination in policing as protests turn to riots. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses with Deb Amos, Roger Cohen, and Prashant Rao on  World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaal...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to China as part of the Biden administration's continuing effort to normalize relations with the PRC. Israel’s recent raid on the West Bank's Jenin Camp raises fresh concerns for human rights and the Palestinian peace process. And finally, Ukraine tops the agenda at NATO’s Vilnius summit, but what commitments does it want and what will it realistically get? Co...