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US-Saudi Defense Pact, A Weakening Europe, Myanmar’s Civil War

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meeting in Saudi Arabia
Pool Reuters
Global Politics

South Korean President Yoon Hits a Domestic Dead End

In the News
East Asia Forum
Karl Friedhoff

With little support at home, President Yoon Suk-yeol will look to make his mark overseas, Karl Friedhoff writes.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a pre-recorded interview with KBS television
South Korea Presidential Office / AP
Global Politics

What's Next For Ukraine, Scholz and Blinken Visit China

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US and Ukraine Flags in Washington DC
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Global Politics

Listen to the US or Brace for Escalation — the Choice Is Israel’s to Make

In the News
Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Washington remains deeply anxious and more determined than ever to find an end to the escalatory pressures in the Levant," writes Ivo Daalder.

People in Tel Aviv, Israel protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and call for the release of hostages by Hamas on March 30, 2024.
Maya Alleruzzo / AP
Global Politics

Israel-Iran Tensions, Ukraine Aid Vote

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Anton La Guardia, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Iran Middle East Tensions
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Global Politics

If Israel Needs Friends, So Does Ukraine

In the News
America Abroad
Ivo H. Daalder

"While Israel and its allies intercepted nearly all the Iranian missiles, Ukraine is facing Russia all on its own," writes Ivo Daalder.

A Ukrainian soldier raises the Ukrainian flag in the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine on September 16, 2023.
Alex Babenko / AP
Global Politics

For All Its Flaws and Limitations, International Law Still Matters

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"One must always think of the counterfactual: What would the behavior be without the law?" Paul Poast writes. "In most cases, the answer is, Probably worse."

Members of the United Nations Security Council applaud after passing a cease-fire resolution in Gaza
Craig Ruttle / AP
Global Politics

Kishida's State Visit, Biden Criticizes Bibi, Yellen in China

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ken Moriyasu, Prashant Rao, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House
Alex Brandon / AP
Global Politics

NATO Is about Security — Not Dollars and Cents

In the News
Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The security of allies isn’t a question of dollars and cents — it is the key to America’s security as well," argues Ivo Daalder.

The NATO flag is raised during a celebration for Lithuania's NATO membership 20th anniversary on March 29, 2024.
Mindaugas Kulbis / AP
Global Politics

Latest Israeli Strikes, Post-Erdogan Turkey, AI Safety

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Ryan Heath join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Israeli airstrike hits World Central Kitchen aid convoy
ISMAEL ABU DAYYAH / AP
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