100 episodes

The World Next Week brings a journalist’s perspective to the critical and intriguing stories developing around the globe—from Kyiv, to Pyongyang, to Capitol Hill, to Cannes. TWNW’s hosts have years of experience covering international and Washington news.

Before joining CFR, Robert McMahon, managing editor of digital content, reported for the Associated Press and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Carla Anne Robbins, a senior fellow and director of the MIA Program at Baruch College’s Marxe School, was deputy editorial page editor at the New York Times and chief diplomatic correspondent at the Wall Street Journal.

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The World Next Week brings a journalist’s perspective to the critical and intriguing stories developing around the globe—from Kyiv, to Pyongyang, to Capitol Hill, to Cannes. TWNW’s hosts have years of experience covering international and Washington news.

Before joining CFR, Robert McMahon, managing editor of digital content, reported for the Associated Press and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Carla Anne Robbins, a senior fellow and director of the MIA Program at Baruch College’s Marxe School, was deputy editorial page editor at the New York Times and chief diplomatic correspondent at the Wall Street Journal.

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

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

    France’s governance is at stake as it holds snap elections for its National Assembly, with the far-right National Rally looking to build on its success in the European Parliament elections; the United Kingdom (UK) has its own snap general elections with Keir Starmer and his Labour Party looking to end the fourteen-year rule of the Conservatives; Iran’s snap presidential elections could signal unity of regime hard-liners or glimmers of change; the European Union (EU) plans to impose provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles; and Ukraine strikes more than thirty Russian oil refineries.  
     
    Mentioned on the Podcast
     
    Amanda Chu, Kenza Bryan, and Lukanyo Mnyanda, “Global Glut Turns Solar Panels into Garden Fencing Option,” Financial Times
     
    Ian Johnston, “French Voters Juggle Democratic Duty and Summer Getaways,” Financial Times
     
    David Lammy, “The Case for Progressive Realism,” Foreign Affairs
     
    Matthias Matthijs, “Pivotal Elections for France—and Europe,” CFR.org
     
    Ray Takeyh, “Does Iran’s Presidential Election Matter?,” CFR.org
     
    Sergey Vakulenko; Michael Liebreich, Lauri Myllyvirta, and Sam Winter-Levy, “Should Ukraine Keep Attacking Russian Oil Refineries?,” Foreign Affairs
     
    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/france-iran-and-uk-hold-snap-elections-eu-pushback-chinese-evs-and-more  

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

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

    A Russian court moves judicial proceedings for detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to Yekaterinburg for a closed-door espionage trial; the success of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections challenges the power of several incumbent European Union (EU) leaders; the Boeing Starliner "Calypso" spacecraft prepares to return from the International Space Station after delays; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet. 
     
    Mentioned on the Podcast
    Silvina Frydlewsky, Georgi Kantchev, and Joe Parkinson, “The Russian Spies Next Door,” Wall Street Journal
     
    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/russias-secret-trial-gershkovich-eus-rightward-shift-boeing-space-and-more   

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

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

    Ukraine pushes for wider international support and endorsement of its proposed peace process at Switzerland’s Ukraine peace summit; the UN Security Council deliberates how to assist Sudanese civilians and de-escalate the civil war; diplomatic pressure builds for a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip; and Russian ships arrive in Cuban waters for exercises. 
     
    Mentioned on the Podcast
     
    Rory Jones and Summer Said, “Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas,” Wall Street Journal
     
    Sorensen Distinguished Lecture: A Conversation With Cindy McCain, Council on Foreign Relations
     
    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at:  https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/ukraine-pushes-peace-summit-sudan-catastrophe-israel-hamas-deal-crossroads-and-more 

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

    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 

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

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

    U.S. President Joe Biden faces increasing international and domestic pressures on his policy toward the Israel-Hamas war amid worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip; Western leaders commemorate the eightieth anniversary of D-Day with Russia’s war in Ukraine front of mind; Mexico holds massive general elections that are likely to usher in the country’s first woman president; and North Korea tests new satellite and missiles.
     
    Mentioned on the Podcast
     
    “Mexico’s Next President Can Reset Relations With the United States,” The Economist
     
    Shannon K. O'Neil, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter
     
    Eli Stokols and Alexander Ward, “White House Not Thrilled by Macron’s D-Day Invite to Russia,” Politico
     
    Sue Mi Terry, “The Coming North Korean Crisis,” Foreign Affairs
     
    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/bidens-gaza-dilemmas-80-years-d-day-mexicos-milestone-election-and-more 

    • 28 min
    Iran’s Succession Woes, ICC Angers Israel, South Africa’s Election, and More

    Iran’s Succession Woes, ICC Angers Israel, South Africa’s Election, and More

    Iran’s regime carefully vets candidates for new presidential elections after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash; Israeli leadership reacts to the International Criminal Court (ICC) request for warrants to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant; South Africa prepares for a general election that could contest the ruling African National Congress’ long-standing majority; and Taiwan inaugurates Lai Ching-te as the new president, aggravating China.
     
    Mentioned on the Podcast
     
    Elbridge Colby, “America Must Face Reality and Prioritize China Over Europe,” Financial Times
     
    Virtual Media Briefing: Iran After Raisi and New ICC Charges, Council on Foreign Relations
     
    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/irans-succession-woes-icc-angers-israel-south-africas-election-and-more 

    • 28 min

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