World Review with Ivo Daalder

By Ivo Daalder

Global events move fast—World Review helps you keep up. Each Friday, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder brings together leading journalists and experts to break down what’s happening, why it m... more

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June 17, 2026The Politics and Economics of the World Cup
Key Topics
Geopolitical implications of the World Cup and its representation of global powers.

Economic analysis of hosting the World Cup and its impact on host countries.

FIFA's political dynamics and relationships with global leaders.

Cultural and national identity shifts in international football.

Stories of players with diverse backgrounds representing different nations.
Links
Giles Whittell - https://x.com/GWhittell
Mehreen Khan - https://x.com/MehreenKhn
Gideon Rachman - https://x.com/gideonrachman
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June 12, 2026Iran Deal Redux, Europe and U.S. Decouple, The AI Revolution
Key Topics
The implications of SpaceX's IPO valued at trillions in the context of AI's environmental and geopolitical impact

How the US's withdrawal from NATO commitments and reconsideration of missile deployments reflect shifting transatlantic relations

The ongoing US-Iran negotiations and their impact on regional stability and global diplomacy

The rise of AI and its regulatory challenges, including oversight, ethical concerns, and potential societal upheavals

The influence of US policy on European defense, sovereignty, and the transatlantic alliance dynamics
Links
Stefanie Bolzen - https://x.com/StefanieBolzen
Adam Cancryn - https://x.com/adamcancryn
James Harding - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/contributor/james-harding?type=listen
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June 05, 2026Iran Frozen War? Ukraine's Gains, Ebola U.S. AWOL
Key Topics
The evolving situation with Iran and Israel, including negotiations and proxy conflicts

Ukraine's recent territorial gains and the shifting momentum in the war against Russia

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, highlighting US and global response deficiencies

The impact of US political dynamics on foreign aid and international policy

The significance of vaccine development and global health infrastructure gaps
Links
Carla Anne Robbins - https://www.cfr.org/experts/carla-anne-robbins
Yasmeen Abutaleb - https://www.reuters.com/authors/yasmeen-abutaleb/
Bobby Ghosh - https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/APEY-AVaoBA/bobby-ghosh
Christopher Miller - https://www.ft.com/christopher-miller
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May 29, 2026Iran Deal or No Deal, Will Europe Lead in Ukraine, The Pope Takes on AI
Key Topics
Iran's potential nuclear agreement and regional implications

Europe's diplomatic paralysis and its impact on Ukraine and Russia

The Vatican's moral challenge to AI and the political repercussions

Europe's defense posture and NATO readiness amid escalating threats

U. S. tech industry influence and regulatory debates on AI
Links
Shona Murray - https://events.euronews.com/euronews-on-air/speaker/1136912/shona-murray
Michael Shear - https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-d-shear
Susan Glasser - https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/susan-b-glasser
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May 22, 2026Is Cuba next? Will Taiwan fall? British Politics in Crisis.
Key Topics
The implications of the US indicting Cuba's former president Raul Castro and what regime change might look like

The impact of President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping on Taiwan’s security and US strategic ambiguity

The political crisis in Britain, the decline of the Labour Party, and the future of UK leadership

How European countries view US and China strategies in the context of Taiwan and broader global influence

The potential for a shifting European posture towards closer integration with the EU and re-evaluating Brexit
Links
Philip Stephens - philipstephens.net
Karen DeYoung - washingtonpost.com/people/karen-deyoung
Anton LaGuardia - economist.com/people/anton-la-guardia
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May 15, 2026Trump in Beijing, Russia in Trouble, Stalemate in the Strait
Key Topics
The symbolism and outcomes of President Trump's meeting with President Xi in Beijing

Russia's economic and military challenges amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

The strategic stalemate in the Persian Gulf and its global implications

The evolving U.S.-China relationship and its impact on global geopolitics

Iran's nuclear ambitions and the potential for diplomatic resolutions

The role of symbolism in international diplomacy

The impact of U.S. domestic politics on foreign policy

Europe's response to shifting global power dynamics
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Yannis Palaiologos -
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Carla Robbins -
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Jamil Anderlini -
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May 08, 2026Justice in Syria, the UAE Saudi Break-up, and Tensions Across the Atlantic
Key Topics
The emergence of war crimes trials in Syria and their impact on societal reconciliation

The break between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over oil production and regional influence

The decline of US-European relations amid troop withdrawals, trade disputes, and strategic disagreements

The instability in Lebanon and the implications for Israeli and Lebanese relations

The evolving nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran's regional posture and Israel's security

The influence of U.S. policy decisions, including Syria’s oil pipelines and the Iran nuclear negotiations
Links
Deborah Amos - journalism.princeton.edu/people/deborah-amos-2018
Steven Erlanger - nytimes.com/by/steven-erlanger
Felicia Schwartz - politico.com/staff/felicia-schwartz
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May 01, 2026Iran War Stalemate. The King Takes Washington. Germany Rearms.
The Iran War stalemate and dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the mounting pressure on both sides to reach a deal

Iran's hardliners consolidating power and the growing likelihood the regime pursues nuclear weapons as a deterrent

King Charles III's address to a joint session of Congress and its surprising ability to unite a deeply divided chamber

The diplomatic lesson of royalty and why pomp and circumstance may be more effective than elected leaders in dealing with Trump

Germany's unprecedented defense spending surge and what it means for NATO, European autonomy, and the transatlantic relationship

Trump's threats to withdraw US troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain, and whether they signal policy or political posturing

The economic toll of the Iran War on European publics, with inflation rising and governments increasingly vulnerable to far-right challengers

Europe's fundamental challenge of broad agreement on what needs to be done, paired with near-total failure to agree on how to do it

The AFD surpassing Merz's CDU in German polls for the first time, signaling deepening public discontent

The limits of strategic autonomy and why Germany's reliance on American nuclear guarantees and weapons systems keeps it tethered to NATO and Washington
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April 24, 2026Iran War Ceasefire, Lebanon & Israel Talks, Ukraine’s New Vibe
The evolving ceasefire and military dynamics in Ukraine, including the Western response and Ukraine's increasing technological resilience

Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire extension, Hezbollah's role, and opportunities for strengthening Lebanese sovereignty

Iran’s nuclear ambitions, domestic fractures, and the prospects for a diplomatic resolution amid US-Iran tensions

The impact of US foreign policy, regional alliances, and the importance of strategic patience and expertise

Ukraine’s military remains strong, with signs of a shift in the battlefield, including increasing drone attacks deep inside Russia

Europe is rethinking its security posture, increasingly looking towards Ukraine’s resilience and local defense capabilities

Lebanon’s internal political landscape offers a window for US and European allies to support state-building and disarmament efforts

Iran faces multiple asymmetries—geographical, military, and trust-related—that complicate negotiations and potential agreements

US influence in the Middle East is waning, highlighting the need for regional actors to diversify alliances and strengthen capabilitiesThe Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't
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April 17, 2026Iran: Blockade or Negotiate, Hungary Earthquake, President vs. Pope
Key Topics
The Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't

US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan: prospects for a deal and the limits of unilateral diplomacy

Europe's divided response: the Paris talks between Macron and Starmer and the question of inserting Europeans into the negotiations

The Strait of Hormuz as Iran's ultimate leverage — and what "open" really means for trapped mariners

Viktor Orbán's stunning defeat in Hungary: the economy, corruption, and the cohesion funds that sealed his fate

Peter Magyar and TISA: how new is Hungary's new direction, and what does it mean for the EU and Ukraine?

Orbán's fall as a setback for Putin, Trump, and the global far-right populist network

Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV: the politics of attacking the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics

Hispanic and Catholic voters: the political costs of the President vs. Pope standoff

The limits of populism: from Budapest to Washington, is the far right losing its popular touch?
Links
Christina Ruffini — https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AX7AZxLijDQ/christina-ruffini

Karin Axelsson — https://politiken.dk/person/7961_Karin_Axelsson

Jamie Dettmer — politico.eu/author/jamie-dettmer

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