World Review with Ivo Daalder

In the year since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the conflict between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah has gradually escalated, leading the region to the brink of war. Israel ramped up its attacks across the Middle East in recent weeks, bombing Yemen and Lebanon and killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In retaliation, Iran launched 200 missiles towards Israel this week. Fears of a wider war in the Middle East are now rapidly growing, with questions of where this war could lead and whether the United States could become more involved. Peter Spiegel, Philip Stephens, and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder to analyze the multiple aspects of war in the Middle East.

Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange attacks as their conflict escalates, killing hundreds and causing thousands to flee southern Lebanon. As world leaders attempt to halt the escalation, Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion in Lebanon. Then, Ukraine’s President Zelensky is preparing to present a “victory plan” to President Biden to defeat Russia. Plus, who will win the race to be Japan’s next prime minister? Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ken Moriyasu, and Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder on this week’s World Review to discuss these stories and more.

A second wave explosion went off in Lebanon on Wednesday, just one day after Hezbollah pagers exploded across the country and injured thousands. Though Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, the Israeli defense minister said a ‘new phase’ of war has begun as Israeli troops move to the north. Then, with far-right parties in control of seven different European governments, can the European Union survive another far right resurgence? Plus, what to expect in Ukraine's peace plan. Stefanie Bolzen, Stefan Kornelius and Andrew Roth join World Review with Ivo Daalder to dive into these issues.

Following the killing of 6 hostages held by Hamas, protests pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring the hostages' home continued this week in Israel. As the Israel-Hamas conflict approaches the one-year mark, talks to return the hostages have stalled, as has progress on a cease-fire deal. Then, Russian forces began a counter-offensive against Ukraine in the southern region of Kursk, while Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow. Plus, a look at the foreign policy positions taken by each of the US presidential candidates in Tuesday night's debate. Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Prashant Rao join the Council's Ivo Daalder to discuss the latest on these issues.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited Beijing this week for high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, laying the groundwork for another Xi-Biden summit. Meanwhile, clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have sparked fears of a wider conflict. Then, the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has ignited controversy over free speech, encryption, and digital rights. Yasmeen Abutaleb, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss the potential significance of the CEO's arrest, plus Russia's hybrid attacks on NATO countries.

Matt Kaminski, Ken Moriyasu, and Macarena Vidal join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to look at the key takeaways from the Democratic National Convention and views from abroad on the euphoria overwhelming Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Then, what would foreign policy look like in a Harris administration? Plus, Blinken leaves the Middle East with a ceasefire deal still unresolved, leaving the parties involved in a waiting game of ceasefire or war.

Two weeks into their most significant incursion since the war began, Ukrainian forces continue to advance further into Russia’s Kursk region. What does this offensive mean for Putin’s image, and how far will it go? Then, a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks resumes this week without participation from Hamas, raising fears for an Iranian attack on Israel. Will this last-ditch effort end the war? Plus, the threats that disinformation poses to our democracy. Ravi Agrawal, Stefan Kornelius, and Carla Anne Robbins join the Council's Ivo Daalder on World Review to discuss these issues.

Following misinformation about a deadly knife attack on a children's dance class, anti-immigrant riots fueled by far-right groups continue in Britain. Then, a mass uprising forced Bangladesh's’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. Plus, tension and fears of a wider regional war have increased following Israel’s assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week. As Arab nations urge Iran to restrain from striking Israel, how could these developments affect a cease-fire deal?  Anton La Guardia, David Luhnow, and Nahal Toosi join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.

The largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history between the US and Russia took place this week. Why now and what does it mean? Then, Iran is calling for revenge and warns of regional war with Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that assassinated a key Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in the heart of Tehran. Plus, protests have erupted in Venezuela after election results declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner without providing a vote tally. With the results being disputed by the opposition and questioned internationally, the fallout has stirred tensions across Latin America. Bobby Ghosh, James Harding, and Carla Anne Robbins join guest host Deborah Amos to discuss the reactions to these stories on this week's World Review.

Poised to be the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris has kicked off her campaign after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. How does her nomination change the race, and what impact will she have on foreign policy? Then, as the Israel-Hamas war continues into its ninth month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits DC to discuss a hostage and cease-fire deal. Plus, what to expect from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Indo-Pacific region. Susan Glasser, Ken Moriyasu, and Prashant Rao join World Review with Ivo Daalder this week to examine these issues.