Fareed Zakaria GPS

Iran’s attack on Israel and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on her recent trip to Beijing; Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on US-Japan cooperation in the region

Apr 15, 2024

CNN's Clarissa Ward and NY Times' David Sanger discuss Iran's attack on Israel, potential escalation; Former State Dept. adviser Vali Nasr analyzes Biden's influence. Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen talks China trip. US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel discusses Japan's role in the region.

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Episode guests

Clarissa Ward

David Sanger

Vali Nasr

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Israel's successful interception of Iranian drones shows the challenge facing PM Netanyahu in responding cautiously.

US focuses on addressing unfair trade practices with China while maintaining economic ties for mutual benefit.

Deep dives

Iran's Attack on Israel and the Response

Iran retaliated against Israel with a barrage of drones and missiles, marking the first direct attack on Israel from Iranian soil. However, Israel's air defenses intercepted 99% of the incoming drones and missiles, resulting in minimal damage and casualties. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces a delicate decision on how to respond to this show of force, with internal pressures for a strong reaction despite US urging for restraint.

Introduction

2min

Iran's Response to Israel's Attack

16min

Iranian Leadership Transition and Economic Challenges Discussed

4min

US Tariffs Review, Biden Administration's Stance on US Steel, and Global Manufacturing Decline

3min

US-China Relations and Trade Practices Discussed by Treasury Secretary Yellen

3min

China-Russia Relations Amid Western Sanctions

8min

Implications for Japan amid China-Taiwan Military Scenarios

2min

Today on the show, CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward joins from Tel Aviv to break down the calculations taking place within Netanyahu’s government about how and if to respond.

Then, Fareed speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger and Vali Nasr, former senior adviser at the US Department of State, about the potential for further escalation following Iran’s attack. They also talk about what this most recent development means for the Biden administration’s influence on Israel’s policy in Gaza.

Then, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Fareed about her recent trip to China, where she emphasized that while the US is not seeking to decouple from Beijing, they are also pressuring China to roll back what she calls “unfair” trade policy.

Finally, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel joins to discuss Prime Minister Kishida’s state visit to Washington, and Japan’s increasingly crucial position in the region.

GUESTS: Clarissa Ward (@clarissaward), David Sanger (@SangerNYT), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), Janet Yellen (@SecYellen), Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel)

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Fareed Zakaria GPS

Iran’s attack on Israel and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on her recent trip to Beijing; Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on US-Japan cooperation in the region

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Iran's Attack on Israel and the Response

US-China Relations and Trade Concerns

Impact of US Policies on Inflation

Japan's Strategic Role and US Alliance

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts