World Review with Ivo Daalder

Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss 2022’s biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war and its impact on global markets to the faltering of authoritarian rule and the unexpected revival of the West, they reflect on a tumultuous year and what 2023 might hold.   Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

China has eased its zero-COVID policies in a major concession to protesters, but is its public health system ready for a case increase? Meanwhile, what does Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia mean for Sino-Arab ties? Plus, Israel's Netanyahu has returned to power with ultra-nationalist coalition allies, and the EU’s price cap on Russian oil is off to a rocky start. Ivo Daalder discusses with Kim G...

How far will Xi Jinping go in cracking down on the demonstrations against China's zero-COVID policy, and is reversing his previous stance even on the table? Meanwhile, the EU attempts to impose a price cap on Russian oil while Chevron resumes petroleum extraction in Venezuela. And Emmanuel Macron's US state visit is overshadowed by NATO trade tensions. Ivo Daalder discusses the details with Ravi A...

The global South flexed its muscle at COP27 this week, including a pledge to end deforestation in the Amazon from Brazil. Meanwhile, tensions have heightened between NATO and Russia as the war in Ukraine spills over to Poland and fears of escalation rise. Finally, the world reacts to US Midterm results in real time at the G20 summit and beyond. Guest host Carla Robbins explores global reactions wi...

President Lula da Silva's narrow victory against Jair Bolsonaro has heavy implications for Brazil's democratic institutions and the global fight against climate change. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative coalition is projected to win with the help of the far right. Council President Ivo Daalder explores these comebacks and the news of a truce in Ethiopia, joined by Bobby Ghosh, Susan Gla...

What does Xi Jinping’s power grab at the conclusion of China’s Communist Party Congress imply, and what should we expect from his next five years in power? Plus, the West accuses Russia of plotting to use a “dirty bomb” laced with nuclear material. Council President Ivo Daalder examines these claims and the likelihood of a Russian nuclear strike, joined by Lijia Zhang, Foreign Policy editor in chi...

All eyes are on Europe as Liz Truss steps down, begging the question: what does this mean for the future of Britain? Meanwhile, China’s Party Congress continues, with plans to cement Xi Jinping’s third term this weekend. Finally, protest movements persist within Iran despite institutional forces rallying hard against them. Steve Erlanger, Nirmal Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Council President Ivo Da...

The war in Ukraine intensifies as Russia hurls missiles at civilians and critical infrastructure across the country. OPEC scales back oil production, with big repercussions for Saudi Arabia’s complicated US relationship. And North Korea moves closer to its first nuclear test in five years with the threat of conflict on the peninsula rising. Elise Labott, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Iv...

This week: continued setbacks for Russia in Ukraine within territory Putin claims to have annexed, along with an update on global attitudes on the conflict. We’ll also turn to the UK in the aftermath of the Truss government’s disastrous mini-budget proposal, and what it could portend for the rest of her premiership. Finally, we’ll round out with a discussion on the US and China’s protracted effort...

Continued protests after Mahsa Amini’s death have sparked government reprisals in Iran. Europe realigns against China in the wake of myriad economic, political, and human rights concern. And Putin’s mobilization faces a chaotic start with administrative errors, street demonstrations, and a mass exodus of draft-eligible Russians. Council President Ivo Daalder examines the long term implications for...

This week, the UN General Assembly meets in New York to discuss a world “in peril”—made all the more so by Vladimir Putin’s decision to mobilize for more war. Elections in Sweden and Italy impact the future of far-right politics in Europe, and with growing civil unrest in Iran, prospects for a revived nuclear deal may be fading. Join Ivo and Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, Peter Spiegel to unpack. Ge...

As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet in Uzbekistan, does their nations' partnership truly have “no limits”? What does Queen Elizabeth II’s passing mean for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and Britain’s global role? And what might Ukrainian gains on the battlefield mean for the war's outcome and for continued Western support of Kyiv? Elise Labott, Philip Stephens, and Giles Whittell join Cou...

The evolution of the United States and China relationship has global ramifications. From the war in Ukraine and Asia Pacific security to climate change and economic growth, solutions to a host of global challenges could hinge on the ability of the world’s two superpowers to manage their differences constructively. Kevin Rudd, a former Australian prime minister who has studied, lived in, and worked...

Caroline de Gruyter, Gideon Rachman, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to reflect on the life and legacy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev before a look at the EU’s move to tighten visa rules for Russian tourists. Plus, if UK favorite Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson, how will she measure up with foreign policy?  Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Ukraine marks its Independence Day six months since the start of Russia’s invasion. What shape has this brutal war left either side in, and where does the conflict go from here? Plus, extreme heat and record-breaking droughts have left countries around the world scorched and in short food supply as weather extremes become the norm. And finally, how to read the countervailing barrage of criticism,...

One year after the bungled withdrawal from Afghanistan, the World Review team looks at competing narratives about what happened and why—and where it leaves the Afghan people. Also this week: Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear plant has become a new frontline of the war to control Ukraine, and fuel for skyrocketing anxiety for EU leaders fearful of a serious nuclear incident. Plus—an Iran deal is in the offing...

This week: far from standing down in the Taiwan Strait, China has pledged to regularly patrol the area and remain ready for combat. How might this aggressive stance play out in the wake of Nancy Pelosi’s visit, and what position should the United States take in plotting a path forward? Then, elections in Kenya and what low turnout means for the future of democracy. Joining us – Emily Feng of NPR,...

Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, join Ivo Daalder discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

This week: as Russia weaponizes its gas supply in an attempt to subdue Europe with the threat of a very cold winter, we examine the possible responses to, and repercussions of, that strategy. Also, the worsening situation on the ground in Ukraine, and the debate over Nancy Pelosi’s planned trip to Taiwan. Joining us: Jamil Anderlini of  POLITICO Europe , Susan Glasser of the  New Yorker , and Ryan...

As the Northern Hemisphere battles record-setting heat waves and wildfires, Europe barrels towards a winter energy shortage that will chill homes and industrial output alike. This week—Nirmal Ghosh, Amna Nawaz, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to examine a perfect storm of energy and environment crises. Also up for discussion: What did Biden and Putin accomplish in their respective trips to the M...

Ravi Agrawal, Bianna Golodryga, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the outcome of Biden’s trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia. Then, how rising energy prices may be contributing to Ukraine war fatigue. Plus, a look at who will lead Britain and how Sri Lanka can recover from its collapse.  Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to America Abroa...

Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss Boris Johnson’s historic resignation. Then, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary under Beijing's rule. Plus, back from Europe, President Biden will travel to the Middle East next week, making stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia in hopes of rebuilding relations in the region....

Stefan Kornelius, Carla Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join World Review with Ivo to discuss key takeaways from the G7 and NATO Summits that concluded this week. Then a look at where the Ukraine War is heading. Plus, the latest on talks in Qatar in a last-ditch effort to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to A...

Ravi Agrawal, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Giles Whittell join guest host Carla Robbins to discuss Russia’s gas squeeze on Europe and the impact on climate policies. Then, they analyze the weekend's election outcomes in France and Colombia and their global significance. Plus, summits galore: the latest on the upcoming EU, G7, and NATO gatherings. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your...

Kim Ghattas, Nirmal Ghosh, and Stefan Kornelius join guest host Carla Robbins to discuss the US-China relations dominating the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Then, what to expect from President Biden's July visit to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ukraine's EU candidacy, and global reactions to the January 6 hearings.   Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscr...