Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the dark side of El Salvador's dramatic transformation; the disturbing rise in antisemitism since October 7th; Indonesia's stunning election
Feb 26, 2024
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This podcast discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine, El Salvador's transformation under President Nayib Bukele, the rise in antisemitism, and surprising results in Indonesia's recent election.
El Salvador's transformation under Nayib Bukele led to improved safety but at the cost of human rights.
Rise in antisemitism linked to the war in Gaza and education levels in America.
Deep dives
Impact of NetSuite on Businesses
NetSuite has been instrumental in helping businesses improve efficiency by offering a cloud financial system that streamlines accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR. With 37,000 businesses upgrading to NetSuite, and NetSuite celebrating its 25th anniversary, companies have seen benefits like faster closings of financial books and reduced expenses. NetSuite's customized solutions cater to unique business needs, providing reliable forecasts, risk management, and margin improvements in one place.
President Zelensky's Diplomacy and Ukraine's Challenges
President Zelensky of Ukraine hinted at potential diplomacy by proposing a summit in Switzerland and outlining a unilateral path for peaceful settlement with Russia. Despite facing challenges on multiple fronts and shortages of arms, Ukraine continues to strive for a peaceful resolution, although the details are still in early stages. International support remains crucial for Ukraine's fight against Russia's demands of denatifying the country.
Shift in Global Geopolitical Dynamics
Global geopolitical tensions reminiscent of the Cold War era have emerged, with conflicts becoming the new normal. Countries like Ukraine face challenges due to being outgunned, while the US is urged to spend more efficiently on defense to uphold freedom of the seas and global stability. The international order faces threats from powers like Russia and China, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift towards increased defense spending and adherence to democratic norms for geopolitical stability.
This week on the show, as the war in Ukraine marks two years since Russia's invasion, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski joins Fareed to discuss Donald Trump’s comments about letting Russia “do whatever the hell they want” with NATO countries that don’t “pay [their] own bills” and what Ukraine’s war effort would look like without US support.
Then, El Salvador was the most dangerous country in the world, now it’s safer than the US. American Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Brian Winter fills Fareed in on the person in charge of that transformation, Nayib Bukele, and how it came at great cost to human rights and rule of law.
Next, Dara Horn, author of "People Love Dead Jews", discusses with Fareed how the war in Gaza has led to a rise in antisemitism and "Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Antisemitic Lies" (as her recent article for The Atlantic was titled).
Finally, Fareed looks at what appear to be stunning results of Indonesia’s recent Presidential election.
GUEST: Radoslaw Sikorski @sikorskiradek, Brian Winter @BrazilBrian, Dara Horn @DaraHorn,