World Review with Ivo Daalder

Results from Super Tuesday set the stage for a Biden-Trump rematch this November. What does that mean for the world? Germany vows to investigate after a leaked recording emerges between top-ranking German officers on the country’s Russia-Ukraine war strategy, exposing divisions among Western Allies. And pressure mounts for a cease-fire in Gaza before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with James Harding, Matt Kaminski, and Anna Sauerbrey on World Review.

In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine is fighting for the country’s survival and is desperate for international military aid. Anton La Guardia, Catherine Philp, and Yaroslav Trofimov join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss Ukraine’s future, and current European and U.S. perspectives on the two-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has strengthened Putin’s impunity. With the death toll nearing 30,000, the WHO warns that the Gaza Strip is now a “death zone.” Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes expand in the region as a new cease-fire deal is underway. World leaders and defense officials met in Munich last week, exposing concerns over the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and Kyiv’s ability to win the war. The Council's Ivo Daalder hosts World Review with Deborah Amos, Karen DeYoung, and Steve Erlanger for a discussion on these issues.

Former President Donald Trump faces backlash following recent comments suggesting Russia invade NATO nations, reigniting fears that his re-election would weaken the defense alliance. Tensions continue to grow between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s invasion of Rafah looms. And following controversial parliamentary elections, Pakistan heads toward a coalition government. CFR’s Carla Anne Robbins guest-hosts World Review with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Prashant Rao, and Peter Spiegel to discuss these issues.

Due to the struggling war effort, President Zelensky is considering replacing Ukraine's military and political leadership. Meanwhile, in Washington, Congress is beginning to search for alternative routes to pass aid to Ukraine. Amid heightened tensions, Blinken heads to the Middle East to discuss a possible cease-fire and hostage deal. Northern Ireland appointed Sinn Fein’s Michelle O'Neill, its first nationalist leader. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with Laura Barrón-López, and Philip Stephens on World Review.

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 elections approaching Ravi Agrawal, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss what this means for the future of climate polices and more on this week’s World Review. 

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 Korea. The Council's Ivo Daalder hosts World Review with Stefan Kornelius, Peter Spiegel, and Carla Anne Robbins to discuss these issues.

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.

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 join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.

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 dominate the headlines in 2024.

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?

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 conservative rule. Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel join the Council's Ivo Daalder on this week's World Review to discuss these issues.

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 hosts World Review with Ryan Heath and Giles Whittell for a discussion on these issues.

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 taking center stage. The Council's Ivo Daalder unpacks these issues and more with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Nirmal Ghosh, and Prashant Rao on World Review.

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 Daalder examines these issues with Susan Glasser, Stefan Kornelius, and Giles Whittell on World Review.

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, UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his concern over the threat of a larger Middle East war. The Council's Ivo Daalder unpacks the unfolding conflict with Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman on World Review.

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 discusses these issues with Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Giles Whittell on World Review.

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 into a larger Middle East war? Plus, the results of Poland’s recent election and what it means for the future of the country. The Council's Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.

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 examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

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 Erlanger, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens on World Review.