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Aug 1, 2024 • 30min

Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate, Venezuela Election Questioned, Edinburgh Fringe Shines, and More

Ismail Haniyeh, a senior Hamas leader, and Fuad Shukr, a commander of Hezbollah, discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East after high-profile assassinations. They analyze the potential for full-scale war between Israel and Iranian-backed forces, alongside the complex regional power dynamics. Meanwhile, Nicolás Maduro, the incumbent Venezuelan president, faces protests over disputed election results. The podcast also highlights the vibrant Edinburgh Festival Fringe, showcasing new talent and creativity in arts amidst serious global issues.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 32min

World Reacts to Biden Withdrawal, Summer Olympics Begin, Gaza Diplomacy After Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington, and More

Expert in international relations and foreign policy, Charles A. Kupchan, discusses global reactions to Biden's decision, security measures at the Summer Olympics, Israel-Hamas diplomacy, and Russian court sentencing. Topics include Biden's legacy, Kamala Harris in foreign policy, Olympics politics, and press freedom in Russia.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 28min

GOP Election Enthusiasm, Netanyahu Addresses U.S. Congress, Cyprus 50 Years After Invasion, and More

Middle East expert Steven Cook discusses GOP's VP pick JD Vance, Netanyahu's address to Congress, Cyprus' 50 years post-invasion, and Nepal's PM Oli's fourth term. Topics include foreign policy views, Erdogan-Mitsitakis dynamics, Nepal's political challenges, and upcoming global events.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 32min

NATO and Ukraine Beyond 75, Japan Hosts Pacific Islands, France’s Political Gridlock, and More

NATO summit focus on Ukraine's membership, Japan counters China in Pacific Islands, France struggles with government formation, and Iran's new president raises hopes for change. Geopolitical dynamics, snap elections in France, and international impact of Iran's presidential election discussed.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 44min

TWNW Special: What to Read This Summer 2024

This special episode of The World Next Week features a summerlong feast of reading, watching, and listening treats. Deborah Amos, the Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence at Princeton University and a former international correspondent for National Public Radio, joins CFR’s TWNW hosts Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins to discuss good reads they recommend, books they are looking forward to reading, and other entertainment they are enjoying this summer.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Bob’s Picks   Elizabeth Kolbert, H Is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z    Stefan Zweig, The World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European Carla’s Picks   Steve Coll, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq   Peter Pomerantsev, How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler  Deborah’s Picks   Jayne Anne Phillips, Night Watch   Nathan Thrall, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy  Additional Books, Films, Podcasts, Shows and More Mentioned on the Podcast   Books   Russell Baker, Growing Up   Ron Chernow, Grant    Elizabeth Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History   Roy Stewart, The Places In Between   Films   Wes Anderson, The Grand Budapest Hotel   James Bridges, The China Syndrome   George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck.   Alex Garland, Civil War    Howard Hawks, His Girl Friday   Roland Joffé, The Killing Fields   Richard Linklater, Hit Man   Sidney Lumet, Network   Alan J. Pakula, All the President's Men   Peter Weir, The Year of Living Dangerously   Podcasts   Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart, The Rest is Politics, Goalhanger Jon Ronson, Things Fell Apart, BBC Radio 4   Television Shows   Jez Scharf, Bodkin    David Simon, The Wire   Aaron Sorkin, The Newsroom   Other   The Reckoning Project   “Watch the U.S. Stall on Climate Change for 12 Years,” Vox   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw-special-what-read-summer-2024 
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Jun 27, 2024 • 35min

France, Iran, and the UK Hold Snap Elections, EU Pushback on Chinese EVs, and More

France, UK, and Iran undergo snap elections with potential far-right gains and regime unity or change, EU considers tariffs on Chinese EVs, Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries in conflict
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Jun 20, 2024 • 23min

Russia’s Secret Trial for Gershkovich, EU’s Rightward Shift, Boeing in Space, and More

Detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich faces a closed-door espionage trial in Russia; EU's rightward shift challenges incumbent leaders; Boeing Starliner 'Calypso' spacecraft returns from ISS; Israeli PM Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 30min

Ukraine Pushes Peace Summit, Sudan in Catastrophe, Israel-Hamas Deal at a Crossroads, and More

Journalists Rory Jones and Summer Said discuss Ukraine's efforts for peace support, Sudan crisis, Gaza cease-fire deal, and Russian ships in Cuban waters. Topics include civilian bloodshed tactics, global diplomatic maneuvers, Sudan's turmoil, Israel-Hamas negotiations, and geopolitical implications of Russian naval presence in the Caribbean.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 31min

European Parliament Elections, G7 Leaders’ 50th Summit, Powerful Hurricane Season Looming, and More

All twenty-seven European Union (EU) member states vote in European Parliament elections with polls showing right-wing parties poised to gain more seats; the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrial democracies meet in Italy with a sizable agenda, including support for Ukraine and trade concerns with China; the United States prepares for an above-normal hurricane season; and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and partner exporters, known as OPEC+, extend oil output cuts.    Mentioned on the Podcast   Europe’s Migration Dilemma, CFR.org   Caroline Kapp and Matthias Matthijs, “What’s at Stake in the EU Elections?,” CFR.org   Nicholas Vinocur, “An American’s Guide to the 2024 European Election,” Politico   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/european-parliament-elections-g7-leaders-50th-summit-powerful-hurricane-season-looming-and 
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May 30, 2024 • 28min

Biden’s Gaza Dilemmas, 80 Years Since D-Day, Mexico’s Milestone Election, and More

Topics discussed include Biden's Gaza policy dilemma, 80th anniversary of D-Day, Mexico's historic election likely to elect first woman president, and North Korea's recent missile and satellite testing. Wide range of international issues covered in this episode.

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