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Debates on charging a former president, Justice Thomas's impartiality, aid for Ukraine's air defense, UK's child sexual offense laws, using flights as a deterrent measure, unveiling misogyny in terrorism, analyzing ideological drivers of violence

UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy discusses progressive realism in foreign policy, UK's defense spending increase, and geopolitical threats. Also, author Salman Rushdie shares his survival story and insights on freedom of expression amidst global challenges.

Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna discusses the need to strengthen UNRWA's neutrality amidst Gaza's crisis. Also covered are a mass grave discovery in Gaza, the detention of philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan, and Doris Kearns Goodwin's personal journey through the 1960s. The podcast also explores democracy, resilience, and the emotional journey of Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv.

Foreign policy experts Kori Schake and Nathalie Tocci discuss the criminal trial of President Trump, the potential impact of his reelection, Congress's assertiveness, climate migration in the US, water scarcity in the western US, and the identity struggles of a dual refugee.

The podcast explores the open conflict between Israel and Iran, with insights on the volatile situation from top spy John Sawers. The Czech Republic steps in to aid Ukraine amidst US assistance absence. Indian politics and the rise of Prime Minister Modi are discussed. Ukrainian Maestro Oksana Lyniv shares her experiences conducting during the war, and the challenges of providing military aid to combat Russian aggression are highlighted.

Retired Israeli General Amos Yadlin discusses the recent retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran. Topics include Israel's strategic response, political sanctions, US strategy, shifting dynamics in the Middle East, challenges in Israeli deterrence, human rights violations in Ukraine, and the power of storytelling in climate action.

Czech President Petr Pavel discusses US aid to Ukraine, his efforts in countering Russian aggression, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. Also, the podcast explores joyful eating, global power dynamics, emerging alliances, and the impact of 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' opera.

The podcast discusses the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Gaza, the chaotic attempts of displaced Palestinians to return home, the significance of joyful eating amidst conflict, Israeli security concerns, tensions between Gaza and Iran, the perils of reporting in conflict zones, negotiations with Hamas, perspectives on Gaza displacement and politics, and engagement with reader response.

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the need for restraint and regional stability. The podcast also touches on efforts to secure the release of a kidnapped student and the importance of recognizing Palestine for peace in Gaza amidst the crisis.

Leaders from the US, UK and EU urge restraint as Israel mulls its response to Iran. America has made it clear it will not participate in a counterattack. Jordan accuses Israel of using this confrontation to take attention off Gaza. Iran’s missile and drone attack was heavily telegraphed and 99% intercepted by Israel and its allies, however it raises the question of how Israel would do in an all-out war, without allied participation. The United States remains desperate to prevent that region from descending into a much wider war. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer joins Christiane from Washington DC. Also on today's show: Neal Katyal, Fmr U.S. Acting Solicitor General / Law Professor, Georgetown University; Eddie Glaude Jr., Author, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” / Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices