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Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories, and how they might unfold.

World Review with Ivo Daalder The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories, and how they might unfold.

    Ukraine Peace Plans, Putin’s North Korea Visit, Trump’s Foreign Policy

    Ukraine Peace Plans, Putin’s North Korea Visit, Trump’s Foreign Policy

    Last weekend, Ukraine held its first peace summit with an aim of presenting a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia. More than 100 countries and international organizations were present, but despite strong support from the West, Russia and China were absent, and key global powers refused to sign the Ukraine peace document. Then, Putin’s visit to North Korea resulted in a new mutual defense pact between the two countries. Plus, a look at Trump’s foreign policy. Steven Erlanger, Ken Moriyasu, and Nahal Toosi, join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these issues. 

    • 42 min
    EU Elections, G7 Summit, Gaza Ceasefire

    EU Elections, G7 Summit, Gaza Ceasefire

    Voters in 27 countries of the European Union took to the polls last week to elect the next European Parliament. While the far-right parties made major gains in France, Germany, and Italy, the centrists held on for a clear victory. How will these results impact the EU and its member states? Meanwhile, Italy hosts the G7 Summit this week as leaders come together to discuss issues such as Ukraine, Gaza, and immigration. Plus, the latest news on a ceasefire plan for Gaza. Karen DeYoung, Matt Kaminski, and Stefan Kornelius join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these stories.

    • 41 min
    Mexico’s New President, Modi’s Third Term, Biden’s Cease-Fire Plan

    Mexico’s New President, Modi’s Third Term, Biden’s Cease-Fire Plan

    Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and the former mayor of Mexico City, is set to become the first female president in the 200-year history of Mexico’s republic. What does her victory mean for Mexico? Then, in another major election across the globe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, though opposition parties gained seats in parliament. Now forced to form a coalition government, what will Modi’s third term look like? Plus, Biden announced a three-phase cease-fire plan from Israel to Hamas to end the war in Gaza. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Deborah Amos, Bobby Ghosh, and David Luhnow on this week's World Review.

    • 42 min
    Far-Right European Takeovers, Rafah Strike, Russia-Ukraine War Update

    Far-Right European Takeovers, Rafah Strike, Russia-Ukraine War Update

    Far-right parties are on the rise and dominating the polls in Europe. With elections happening in June, can a far-right European Union really happen? Then, dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, further isolating Israel on the international stage and increasing pressure on the Biden administration to pull back support. Plus, European allies are proposing allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons inside Russia. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Prashant Rao, Anna Sauerbrey, and Peter Spiegel on World Review. 

    • 41 min
    Britain's Surprise Election, China's Military Drills, ICC Indictment

    Britain's Surprise Election, China's Military Drills, ICC Indictment

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise announcement this week calling for a general election on July 4. Why the sudden decision, and what will follow for the United Kingdom? Then, the International Criminal Court is applying for arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and three Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. What does this mean for Israel and Hamas? Meanwhile, China begins military drills around Taiwan as “punishment.” Yasmeen Abutaleb, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to share reactions to these recent gambles on this week's World Review.

    • 42 min
    Putin Visits Xi, Russia’s Kharkiv Advance, Biden-Bibi Split

    Putin Visits Xi, Russia’s Kharkiv Advance, Biden-Bibi Split

    China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin met this week in a show of unity, tightening Russia’s strategic alliance with China. What are the geopolitical implications of their “new era” partnership? Then, thousands of Ukrainians have fled border towns in the northeast Kharkiv region as Russian troops advance in new offensive. Plus, the fallout between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu continues. Ken Moriyasu, Nahal Toosi, and Yaroslav Trofimov join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss these issues. 

    • 46 min

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