World Review with Ivo Daalder The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The United States and Saudi Arabia are nearing a historic deal that could potentially reshape Middle East geopolitics with implications for regional security, diplomatic relations, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, last week French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech issuing a stark warning that Europe faces the possibility of demise. Plus, Myanmar is four years into a civil war with no signs of stopping and neighboring countries are concerned. Can the rebels win? The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Giles Whittell on World Review

This week on World Review, Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Stefan Kornelius join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss what’s next in Ukraine after Congress approved a $60 billion military aid package. Will this aid boost make an immediate impact? Plus, a look at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s trip to China, followed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s own visit in an effort to stabilize relations with China for Europe and the United States.

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Anton La Guardia, and Peter Spiegel join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to analyze the implications of Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel earlier this week and discuss what’s next as tensions boil, sparking fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, after months of delay, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a plan to vote on providing aid to Ukraine. Will it pass?

This week, President Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to discuss Ukraine, AI and security in East Asia emphasizing the Japan-US alliance. Then, Biden criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the Israel-Hamas war enters its sixth month, deepening the Israel-US rift. Plus, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her trip to China to renew US-China dialogue. Ken Moriyasu, Prashant Rao, and Carla Anne Robbins join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.

The World Central Kitchen has suspended operations in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike killed 7 aid workers. Another Israeli airstrike in Damascus is igniting fears of retaliatory strikes from Iran. Meanwhile, Turkey's nationwide local elections dealt Turkish President Erdogan's ruling AK Party a major electoral defeat, signaling a change in Turkey’s political landscape, as the main opposition group claimed victory in major cities. Plus, the United States and United Kingdom signed an agreement on AI safety testing. Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Ryan Heath join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss these issues.

Last week’s attack on Crocus City Hall was Russia’s deadliest terror attack in almost two decades, killing at least 137 people. The Islamic State took responsibility for the attack, yet Putin suggested Ukraine and the West had a role, connecting it to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council approved a Gaza ceasefire resolution as the United States abstains, upsetting Netanyahu and prompting Israel to cancel a delegation visit to Washington and pull out of hostage talks. Matt Kaminski, Catherine Philp, and Philip Stephens join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss these issues.