World Review with Ivo Daalder

All eyes were on Russia as Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin lead a mutiny against Vladimir Putin. Though over in less than 24 hours, questions remain on the rebellion's lasting effects on Putin's regime, the battlefield in Ukraine, and Russia’s allies. Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes these developments with Stefan Kornelius, Catherine Philp, and Peter Speigel on  World Review.  Get...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Xi Jinping both expressed satisfaction with the progress made during Blinken's long-anticipated trip to Beijing. Plus, will Germany's new national security strategy accomplish its goals? Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Steven Erlanger, and Philip Stephens analyze the key takeaways on  World Review  with Ivo. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.su...

The formal accusation of former President Donald Trump has important implications for US national security. Chinese government spies are reported in Cuba just Secretary Blinken is slated to visit the PRC. And what can we expect now that the Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun? Ivo Daalder discusses with Susan Glasser, Carla Anne Robbins, and Giles Whittell on  World Review. Get full access to Ame...

US-China tension is on display in Singapore as global defense chiefs gather for the Shangri-La dialogues. Then, Ukraine continues to gain ground as their counteroffensive gets underway. Plus, 34 years later, a look back on the Tiananmen Massacre. Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes these issues with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Jamil Anderlini, and Anton La Guardia on World Review.  Get full acces...

This week, President Zelenskyy stopped in Europe, Saudi Arabia, and at the G7 summit in Japan to keep crucial support flowing to Ukraine. Plus, the G7 stepped up efforts to support the Global South and counter China’s growing influence in the region. Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes the geopolitical significance with Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Peter Spiegel on  World Review.     Get...

After a contentious election, Turkish voters will return to the polls on May 28 for a runoff election after President Erdogan and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu both fell short of the 50-percent threshold needed. Then, Japan is hosting the G7 summit sans China and Russia who were not invited to Hiroshima. Plus, which countries are leading the AI race? CFR’s Carla Robbins guest hosts W orld Review  w...

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discuss steps to strengthen security and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, Europe celebrates the 78th anniversary of Victory Day. Plus, Syria returns to the Arab League. CFR’s Carla Anne Robbins guest hosts World Review with Nirmal Ghosh, Stefan Kornelius, and Philip Stephens to discuss. Get full access to America Abroad...

President Biden hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address growing concern about Chinese naval presence in the South China Sea. Plus, will Erdogan’s two-decade rule come to an end in the upcoming Turkish elections? And in Ukraine, a counteroffensive appears imminent. Council President Ivo Daalder unpacks these issues with Bobby Ghosh, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi.  Get full access...

Despite a three-day ceasefire, violence continues between Sudan’s top two generals competing for control of the country's remaining oil and energy resources. Once the fighting broke out, the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group offered to help mediate in the conflict. What is Russia's objective in Sudan? NPR’s Deborah Amos guests hosts  W orld Review with Ryan Heath, Yvonne Murray, and Giles Whittell t...

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has proposed that Brazil and China form a “peace club” to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, does fighting in Sudan foretell a civil war? Plus, Putin's invasion continues to revolutionize NATO with the Ukraine Defense Contact Group convening in Germany on Friday. Council President Ivo Daalder talks details with Steve Erlanger, Prashant Rao, and Carla...

French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked outrage by sounding off on his return flight from China. Meanwhile, US officials scramble to reassure allies following a leak of highly classified information about the war in Ukraine. Plus, the IMF and World Bank spring meetings are underway in Washington. Council President Ivo Daalder talks details with Jamil Anderlini, Ryan Heath, and Elise Labott on...

Donald Trump has been indicted on 34 felony counts, the first criminal charges to be brought against a former president. What does this mean for America's global standing and the future of its criminal justice system? Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen head to China and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Plus, Northern Ireland marks 25 years...

Clashes continue in France over pension reform, raising pressure on Macron. Meanwhile, Netanyahu pauses judicial reform after public outcry for sacking his defense minister. Plus, Xi Jinping met with Putin for two days of joint criticism of the West and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives stateside. Council President Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Roger Cohen,...

This week marked the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. The  World Review  team looks back at the war’s impact on the Middle East, the West, and global stability, and the international cost of American intervention in Iraq when it comes to support for issues like Ukraine today. Council President Ivo Daalder is joined by Susan Glasser, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins.  Get full acc...

Beijing brokers a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with big implications for the civil war in Yemen. Plus, the AUKUS crew unveils plans for nuclear-powered Australian submarines. What does this mean for the future of US-China tensions and the potential repercussions in the Indo-Pacific? Council President Ivo Daalder dives in with Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel on World Review....

President Xi Jinping tightens his grip over the Chinese Communist Party by embarking on a third five-year term. Meanwhile, Russia’s new offensive sputters as Ukraine builds up its own forces. Plus, fallout from the G-20 meeting begs the question: has India’s foreign policy hit a wall? Council President Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Ravi Agrawal, Steven Erlanger, and Nahal Toosi on  World...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Biden are set to discuss Germany's shifting role in Europe after a year of Russia's war. How can both nations best support Ukraine? Plus, Israeli police crack down on the thousands protesting Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul. Guest host Carla Anne Robbins is joined by Caroline de Gruyter, Bobby Ghosh, and Stefan Kornelius to talk details on  World Review .   Get f...

President Biden showed solidarity with Ukraine in a surprise visit to Kyiv, while China’s top diplomat Wang Yi touched down in Russia to strengthen the countries' relationship. Is this meeting a precursor to one between Putin and Xi? Plus, Putin suspends Russia's participation in the New START nuclear pact. CFR’s Carla Anne Robbins guests hosts W orld Review  with Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, an...

In this week’s show: Presidents Erdogan and Assad face mounting criticism for their governments’ woeful earthquake responses, NATO allies sound the alarm on Ukraine’s ammunition shortage, and spy balloon hysteria continues to strain US-China relations. The Atlantic’s Kim Ghattas guest hosts World Review with Susan Glasser, Prashant Rao, and Peter Spiegel to discuss. Get full access to America Abro...

The death toll climbs above 20,000 in Turkey and Syria following two massive earthquakes, while China’s spy balloon raises US-China tensions. How will presidents Erdogan and Xi face the tests of their leadership? Plus, Ukraine expects a new Russian offensive in the east as attacks intensify. Council President Ivo Daalder dives in with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Stefan Kornelius, and Giles Whittell...

Continuing violence and Netanyahu’s bid to limit judicial powers loomed over Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel this week, bringing to light a tonal shift in the US-Israel relationship. Meanwhile, Britain faces still more scandals three years on from Brexit. Plus, the United States and India ally on tech to compete with China and Russia. Council President Ivo Daalder examines this and more with Debo...

President Xi Jinping has introduced a series of policy shifts to turn the narrative around as the fallout from zero-COVID further strains China's economy. Will this smooth relations with the West, and is this new push authentic? Plus, what does the latest US-EU clash over clean energy subsidies mean for the future of climate change and global trade? And finally, Germany and the United States agree...

As leaders gather in Davos for the first time since Covid-19, the state of global affairs remains grim, from the ongoing war in Ukraine to climate change and a possible global recession. We’ll discuss the relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics and offer potential solutions. Then, Western powers will meet later this week to decide whether to send tanks to Ukraine. Plus, the protests agai...

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil’s key government buildings, in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. We’ll look at the similarities and differences between the two coup attempts. Then, we’ll analyze Netanyahu’s new government that is pushing a far-right agenda. Plus, after pivoting on “zero covid” policy, China reopened its borders for the first time since...

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Prashant Rao join Council President Ivo Daalder as they look ahead to discuss 2023's biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war, and Turkey's general election to China’s mismanagement of COVID-19, and the impact it has on the global economy, they analyze key predictions on what lies ahead in the new year. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaald...