Kate O'Dell

In this discussion, Elliot Kaufman and Kate O'Dell dissect Trump's proposal to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia. Kaufman raises concerns about U.S. leverage and the implications of this sale on Israel's military edge, while O'Dell questions the risks of Saudi nuclear ambitions and ties to China. The guests debate the impact of MBS’s conditions for joining the Abraham Accords and consider the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy.

Join Kate O'Dell and Jillian Melcher, both editorial board members at The Wall Street Journal, as they dive into the evolving peace plan for Ukraine. They discuss Ukraine's willingness to concede territory in exchange for security guarantees and how the backlash to a 28-point proposal has shifted the conversation. Kate reveals Russia's hardline stance, while Jillian emphasizes the implications of slow advances in the conflict. The duo also explores the impact of U.S. support amidst scandals and Ukraine's progress on anti-corruption reforms.

Kate O'Dell, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Joe Sternberg, a London-based columnist, dive into Donald Trump's 28-point plan regarding Ukraine. O'Dell discusses how the plan serves as an ultimatum to Ukraine while favoring Russia, highlighting military caps and territorial concessions. Sternberg warns of the risks associated with these concessions, suggesting they could invite future aggression from Russia. Together, they question the effectiveness of vague U.S. security guarantees and the overall implications for international relations.