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Ukrainian Leadership Shake-Up, Blinken in the Middle East, Northern Ireland's First Minister

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Laura Barrón-López, Catherine Philp, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden Meeting with Congress
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Global Politics

Jordan Drone Strike, US-China Relations, Farmer Protests in Europe

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Middle East Jordan Drone
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Global Politics

The US Must Strike Iran, and Take out Its Terrorist Commanders

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The Telegraph
Saeid Golkar

"We will only have peace when America uses force to defend its interests," Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard members stand in front of Shahab-3 missile
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

ICJ Judge Voted Against Every Approved Measure in Israel Genocide Case

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Julia Sebutinde of Uganda voted no on more measures in the ICJ's ruling than the judge Israel appointed to the UN court for this case.

Judges preside over the opening of the hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands
Patrick Post / AP
Defense and Security

Germany's Far Right Protests, Netanyahu Criticism, North Korea's Unification Renege

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Stefan Kornelius, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Germany Far-Right Protest
AP Photos
Global Politics

ICJ Rules Israel Must Take Immediate Measures to Protect Palestinians in Gaza Strip

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The court did not order a cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, it denied similar requests to stop military action.

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli ground offensive on the Gaza Strip walk at the makeshift tent camp in Rafah
Fatima Shbair / AP
Defense and Security

What Happens When Ships Can't Cross the Red Sea and Panama Canal?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and drought in the Panama Canal are delaying shipments and could increase emissions.

Collage of a cargo ship in water
Elizabeth Sokolich (photos: Envato)
Global Economy

South Africa's Case Against Israel is the Fifth Time UN Genocide Law has Been Used this Way

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The ICJ is considering whether to approve provisional measures that would immediately order Israel to stop all military operations in the Gaza Strip.

Protesters carry flags and banners outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands
Patrick Post / AP
Global Politics

The War in Gaza After 100 Days

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America Abroad
Ivo H. Daalder

"Israel can succeed only by shifting course," writes Ivo Daalder.

Palestinians look for survivors following Israeli airstrike in Nusseirat refugee camp, Gaza Strip on October 31, 2023.
AP Photos
Global Politics

Who Could Be Criminally Charged Because of the Israel-Hamas War?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Both Hamas militants and Israeli military members could be charged by the International Criminal Court, which has been investigating potential crimes in Gaza.

A photo collage of soldiers and the ICC building
Elizabeth Sokolich with photos from AP
Global Politics