Fareed Zakaria GPS Push for Peace in Ukraine; The Battle to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
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Dec 14, 2025 
Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, dives into the intricate diplomacy surrounding Ukraine and discusses the delicate balance of support and territorial concessions. Joe Flint, from The Wall Street Journal, unpacks the drama of Warner Bros. Discovery's sale, revealing the fierce competition between big media players. Holly Dagres highlights Iran's severe water crisis with shocking insights into corruption and public discontent. Lastly, Tom Freston shares vibrant stories of MTV's impact on American culture and cautions against dwindling U.S. soft power in a changing world.
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Danger Of Pressuring Ukraine To Cede Land
- Carl Bildt warns Trump appears ready to pressure Ukraine to cede territory rather than pressuring Putin. This shift radically changes the diplomatic balance and risks legitimizing Russia's gains.
Security Through Ukrainian Capability And Funding
- Bildt argues real security for Ukraine will come from its own defensive capabilities backed by European financial support. He sees paper guarantees as far less relevant than sustained funding for Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
Critique Of U.S. National Security Strategy
- Bildt calls the new U.S. national security strategy's European sections 'bizarre' and distorted. He notes it praises stability with Russia while ignoring Russian aggression against European countries.
