Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed dead after a plane crash in Russia. All eyes are on the BRICS summit as the debate over expansion continues. US officials are becoming increasingly critical of Ukraine's counteroffensive strategy. And finally, the Saudi government has committed crimes against humanity at its border. The Council's Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Bobby Ghosh, Steve Erlanger, and Nahal Toosi.

Biden aims to deepen trilateral ties with South Korea and Japan to create a united front against North Korea and China. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made massive investments in the AI business, raising concerns about potential human rights abuses. Plus, China’s economy appears to be faltering, leaving many wondering how the CCP government will respond and the international community will react. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses all of this with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins.

Anti-French rhetoric fuels the coup in Niger as West African countries meet to discuss the crisis. Then, Saudi Arabia hosts senior officials from over 40 countries to discuss ending the war in Ukraine—without Russia at the table. Plus, China’s economy falls into deflation and the foreign minister remains missing. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with Jamil Anderlini, Catherine Philp, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.

The Biden Administration gets serious about normalization between Saudi Arabia, but what will it take to close the deal? Plus, a recent terrorist attack roils the Pakistani political environment before upcoming elections. And suicide drones are flown into Russian territory just as developing nations are set to gather to sketch out a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Guest host Carla Anne Robbins discusses this and more with Deb Amos, Nirmal Ghosh, and Gideon Rachman.

Netanyahu’s judiciary bill has passed despite protests from the Israeli public and consternation from the Biden administration. Putin hosts African leaders after pulling out of the grain deal with Ukraine, and the Spanish far-right falls short in elections, although the new government's composition remains uncertain. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses all this with Giles Whittell of Tortoise Media, and Elise Labott of Zivvy Media.

Intense heat is moving across the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia as wildfires rage and historic high temperatures are forecasted to continues for weeks. Meanwhile, Russia withdraws from the Black Sea grain deal and intensifies military attacks across Ukraine. And China's economy falters, posing challenges for Xi Jinping and the global economy. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses with Bobby Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens on World Review. 

Ukraine's path to joining NATO seems circuitous at the Vilnius summit. Israelis protest again as the nation's judiciary overhaul bill makes its way toward passing. And France faces questions of systemic discrimination in policing as protests turn to riots. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses with Deb Amos, Roger Cohen, and Prashant Rao on World Review.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to China as part of the Biden administration's continuing effort to normalize relations with the PRC. Israel’s recent raid on the West Bank's Jenin Camp raises fresh concerns for human rights and the Palestinian peace process. And finally, Ukraine tops the agenda at NATO’s Vilnius summit, but what commitments does it want and what will it realistically get? Council CEO Ivo Daalder dives in with Jamil Anderlini, Bobby Ghosh, and Susan Glasser on World Review.

All eyes were on Russia as Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin lead a mutiny against Vladimir Putin. Though over in less than 24 hours, questions remain on the rebellion's lasting effects on Putin's regime, the battlefield in Ukraine, and Russia’s allies. Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes these developments with Stefan Kornelius, Catherine Philp, and Peter Speigel on World Review. 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Xi Jinping both expressed satisfaction with the progress made during Blinken's long-anticipated trip to Beijing. Plus, will Germany's new national security strategy accomplish its goals? Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Steven Erlanger, and Philip Stephens analyze the key takeaways on World Review with Ivo.