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Israel's New Government, Afghanistan Peace Process, US-Iran Confrontations

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steve Chapman of the Chicago Tribune, Carol Giacomo of The New York Times, and Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times joined Council President Ivo Daalder analyze the week's global news.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Mike Pence shake hands
Matty Stern
Global Health

WHO Funding Cut, OPEC+ Deal, US vs China

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steven Erlanger of the New York Times, Financial Times' Edward Luce, and CUNY's Carla Anne Robbins joined Council President Ivo Daalder to share their perspectives on emerging global stories.

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Russ Allison Loar
Global Health

Samuel Kling on Cities and COVID-19

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Samuel Kling, Global Cities Fellow at the Council, takes a minute to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on big cities and how cities can benefit from high density in a pandemic.

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Roger Thurow on Food Security

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Roger Thurow, senior fellow for the Center on Global Food and Agriculture, takes a minute to discuss how COVID-19 has affected food security.

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Oriana Skylar Mastro on Chinese Security Policy

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Oriana Skylar Mastro, political scientist and expert on Chinese military and security policy, takes a minute to discuss China's approach to projecting influence as a global military power and what it means for the US and its allies.

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Mona Eltahawy on Feminism, Ambition, and Women's Rights

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In this episode of Wait Just a Minute, journalist and activist Mona Eltahawy takes a minute to examine feminism, ambition, the state of women’s rights in the Middle East.

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Arye Carmon on Israel's Elections

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Arye Carmon, founding president of the Israel Democracy Institute, takes a minute to explain why Israel is holding elections for the third time in a year.

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What Happens to Germany after Merkel Is Gone?

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#AskIvo

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder looks at three big issues rising to the surface in German politics on the eve of her departure.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel walking away from camera
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Kelly Magsamen on the Threat from Iran

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Kelly Magsamen, former National Security Council director for Iran under US presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, takes a minute to answer questions on Iran, its proxies, and whether the US should support anti-regime protests.

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Rachel Bronson on the Doomsday Clock

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In this episode, expert Rachel Bronson takes a minute to explain how the Doomsday Clock works, examine if nuclear weapons make the world safer, and recommend her favorite movie involving nuclear warfare.

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