Biden in the Middle East, Britain’s Next Leader, Sri Lanka’s Collapse

War Crimes in Ukraine, Pro-Putin Leaders Re-Elected, and France at the Polls: After mass atrocities were discovered in Ukraine this week, Nirmal Ghosh, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Philip Stephens join World Review with Ivo Daalder to look at how the world can hold Putin accountable for war crimes. Then Hungary and Serbia's... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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China's Economic Trouble, Allies Shift on Ukraine, and Germany's Energy U-Turn: After grim economic predictions for China's GDP growth, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo to recap how COVID-19 lockdowns are affecting domestic politics and the global economy. Then, the West shifts the approach... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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War in Europe and What Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Means for the Future: Steve Erlanger, Karen DeYoung, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo to explain the latest news from Ukraine. They’ll look at the West’s sanctions, how key global actors—and the Russian people—see the conflict, why Putin's ambitions put more countries... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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North Korea's Missiles, Coup Trends, and Ukraine Standoff: In this edition, Nirmal Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo to cover North Korea’s missile tests, stability in the Gulf and the Iran nuclear talks, the latest on Ukraine, Boris Johnson's future, and why we’re seeing so... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Can We Prevent Democracy’s Decline?: Introducing World Review with Ivo Daalder, the newest podcast from the . In this edition, Susan Glasser, James Harding, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo to reflect on the anniversary of Jan 6 and the state of democracy around the world. Then, they... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Russia-NATO Talks, Kazakhstan, and Xi in 2022: After a week of diplomacy with Russia in Geneva, Brussels, and Vienna, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss what we learned and what comes next. Then, they assess what Russia, China, and the United... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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All Eyes on Ukraine: Western leaders are meeting in Munich, Ukraine is surrounded by 190,000 Russian troops, and Putin is planning to personally oversee massive nuclear drills this weekend. Bobby Ghosh, Philip Stephens, and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Ukraine's EU Bid, Shangri-La Dialogue, and Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Biden Goes to Europe, Putin's Plan C in Ukraine, and a Global Recession Looms: As a global recession looms and Biden makes his way through Europe, Susan Glasser, Ryan Heath, and Philips Stephens join Ivo to cover the latest developments in Russia’s war on Ukraine. They weigh in on what a series of high-level summits achieved,... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Biden's First Year, European Instability, and Ukraine: In this edition, Ryan Heath, Elise Labott, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo to look at President Biden's first year, the highs and lows of the administration’s foreign policy, and how diplomats see where we are now. Then, their takes on how to prevent... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Ukraine’s Defense, Russian Oil Ban, and China's Calculations: As crushing Western sanctions take their toll on Russia and the global economy, Jamil Anderlini, Stefan Kornelius, and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder to cover the latest headlines. They unpack public pressure to increase support for... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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West Mulls Russia Endgame Amid Ukraine Peace Talks: Steve Erlanger, Karen DeYoung, and Ed Luce join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss Russia’s attacks on Ukraine as negotiations between both sides continue. They examine whether a peace deal is possible, the West’s endgame on... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Ukraine War Prep, Xi-Putin Meeting, and "Partygate": Karen DeYoung, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo to dive into the latest on Ukraine, from war prep to efforts at diplomacy. Then, unpacking the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi during an American raid, takeaways from... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Six Months of War in Ukraine, Global Droughts, Finnish Partygate: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Putin Upsets UNGA, Rise of the Euroright, and Iran Protests: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Ukraine Calls on US to “Do More” While Russia Falters: Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to walk through a week of diplomacy on the war in Ukraine. They look at Zelensky’s video speeches to world leaders and governing bodies, who’s winning the information war,... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Russia's Gas Squeeze, Three Major Summits, Colombia and France Veer Left: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Lula's Comeback, Israeli Elections, and Ethiopia's Truce: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Putin Shifts on NATO, Biden's Asia Trip, and the Summit of the Americas: Now that Finland and Sweden have applied for NATO membership, breaking decades of non-alignment, Karen DeYoung, Gideon Rachman, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo to discuss what happens next and why Putin claims he’s ok with their membership. Then,... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Ukraine Diplomacy, Middle East Calm, and Iran Deal or No Deal: Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and Susan Glasser join Ivo to check in on this week's diplomatic fights over and flights to Ukraine and why the crisis is still a stalemate...for now. Then, they explore the recent calm in the Middle East and assess... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Putin Doubles Down in Ukraine, Germany's Business with Russia, and New NATO Members: Ryan Heath, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss the next phase of war in Ukraine, more military assistance from US and NATO, and why Putin put an end to peace talks. Then, Finland and Sweden make moves to... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance: 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. by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Afghanistan One Year On, Attacks on Ukraine Power Plant, Iran Deal: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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America, China, and the Avoidable War (Replay): 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Xi-Putin Summit, the UK after Elizabeth, and Ukraine Strikes Back: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Biden's Iran Deal, Fissures over Ukraine, Trouble Brews for Boris Johnson: Bobby Ghosh and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss whether the latest revelation in the Iran nuclear talks mean the deal is dead. Then, pressure mounts as Boris Johnson faces new threats of confidence over the latest “partygate” report.... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Earthquake Fallout, Spy Balloon Hysteria, Ammo for Ukraine: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Biden's Summit of the Americas, China's Goals in the South Pacific, Updates on Ukraine: Jamil Anderlini, Carla Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the South Pacific and why it’s the next US-China contest. Then, President Biden’s Summit of the Americas is off to a rocky start as Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Putin’s Gas Game, Pelosi Eyes Taiwan, Latest on Ukraine: 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... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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Europe Mulls Oil Ban, Russia’s Victory Day, and US-Saudi Relations: Bobby Ghosh, Kim Ghattas, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss how the United States is managing relationships in the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Israel, with the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Then, Europe proposes a ban on Russian gas... by World Review with Ivo Daalder

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