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14/07/2023

Taiwan, China, and the Threat of War

A small island one hundred miles off the coast of China could be the flashpoint that determines the future of great-power competition. Experts increasingly warn that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be globally catastrophic, regardless of its success or if the United States intervenes. How concerned should Americans be? James Lin (Assistant Professor at the University of Washington ) David Sacks (Fellow for Asia Studies, CFR) For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/taiwan-china-and-threat-war

14/07/2023

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36 min
16/11/2023

Winter Stalemate in Ukraine, Argentina’s Presidential Runoff, Turkey’s President visits Berlin, and More

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces stalls as the future of U.S. aid remains uncertain; Argentina gears up for its presidential election runoff while inflation rates soar; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrives in Berlin to address refugee flows and the Israel–Hamas war with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; and David Cameron returns to the United Kingdom government as foreign secretary. Mentioned on the Podcast Lucy Fisher, Anna Gross, and Jim Pickard, “David Cameron Brings Experience and Baggage as He Returns to Politics,” Financial Times Brad W. Setser, “Argentina Election Draws Wider Attention to Embattled Economy,” CFR.org “Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief on the Breakthrough He Needs to Beat Russia,” Economist Andrew Wilks, “Turkey’s Erdogan Says He Trusts Russia as Much as He Trusts the West,” Associated Press For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/winter-stalemate-ukraine-argentinas-presidential-runoff-turkeys-president-visits-berlin

16/11/2023

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29 min
29/06/2023

Russia’s Post-Rebellion Moves, NATO’s Vilnius Summit, Europe’s 21st Century Woodstock, and More

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to assert control and stability after the coup attempt by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin; NATO prepares for its summit in Vilnius, Lithuania with mounting questions about Ukrainian membership; hundreds of thousands attend Denmark’s Roskilde music festival that highlights the power of art in society; and Zambia secures a deal to restructure its $6 billion in sovereign debt. Mentioned on the Podcast Liana Fix, “For Europe, Time to Plan for a Post-Putin Russia,” CFR.org Stephen Sestanovich, “How Should NATO Think About Ukrainian Membership After Russia’s Coup Attempt?,” CFR.org Michelle Zauner, Crying in H Mart Music Selections Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, “Blenda” Villano Antillano and Pedró, “Reina de la Selva” Bad Bunny and Rosalía, “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE” Burna Boy, “Ye” Japanese Breakfast, “Be Sweet” Rina Sawayama, “XS” Rema and Selena Gomez, “Calm Down” For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/russias-post-rebellion-moves-natos-vilnius-summit-europes-21st-century-woodstock-and-more

29/06/2023

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27 min
20/05/2020

Exporting Authoritarianism

China is undertaking massive infrastructure projects across the world and loaning billions of dollars to developing nations. On paper, the objective is to build a vast trade network, but is China also exporting authoritarianism? Featured Guests: Jessica Chen Weiss (Associate Professor of Government, Cornell University) Elizabeth C. Economy (C. V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies) For more information on this episode, visit us at cfr.org/podcasts/exporting-authoritarianism

20/05/2020

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32 min
25/01/2024

Rebels Gain As Myanmar Marks Coup Anniversary, EU's Ukraine Aid Challenge, Kenya’s Pending Mission to Haiti, and More

The Three Brotherhood Alliance and other armed ethnic groups in Myanmar pose a significant threat to regime control as the country enters its third year under junta rule; the European Union (EU) meets for a special summit on military aid for Ukraine, but concerns remain over Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán; Kenya’s high court will decide whether if it is constitutional for Kenya to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to Haiti; and hundreds of thousands across Germany protest against the Alternative for Germany’s anti-immigration policies. Mentioned on the Podcast Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware, God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America Ebenezer Obadare and Robert I. Rotberg, “1100 Kenyans Will Not Save Haiti,” CFR.org Avinash Paliwal, “Could Myanmar Come Apart?,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/rebels-gain-myanmar-marks-coup-anniversary-eus-ukraine-aid-challenge-kenyas-pending

25/01/2024

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25 min
08/06/2023

Canada’s Wildfires, OPEC Oil Report, NATO’s Largest Air Drill, and More

Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season overwhelms Canadian firefighters, and many in the eastern United States deal with dangerous levels of smoke; the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries releases its monthly oil report as Saudi Arabia seeks to boost prices; Germany hosts NATO’s largest air defense exercise as a signal to Russia; and Ukraine rushes to respond to the humanitarian and security crises caused by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/canadas-wildfires-opec-oil-report-natos-largest-air-drill-and-more

08/06/2023

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32 min
07/03/2024

Ramadan Cease-Fire Prospects, Portugal’s Snap Election, Oscars Go International, and More

Negotiators attempt to establish a six-week cease-fire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas before the start of the sacred Islamic month of Ramadan; Portugal holds a snap parliamentary election with a far-right party gaining traction; international films gain prominence at the ninety-sixth Academy Awards; and Chinese President Xi Jinping breaks with the thirty-year tradition of the premier’s press conference after the National People’s Congress. Mentioned on the Podcast J.A. Bayona, Society of the Snow Ilker Çatak, The Teachers’ Lounge Manohla Dargis, “‘The Zone of Interest’ Review: The Holocaust, Reduced to Background Noise,” New York Times Matteo Garrone, Io Capitano Greta Gerwig, Barbie Johnathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest Andrea Kannapell, Hwaida Saad, and Michael D. Shear, “‘We Need a Cease-Fire,’ Biden Says.” New York Times Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things Françoise Mouly, “Barry Blitt’s ‘Slappenheimer’,” New Yorker Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer Celine Song, Past Lives Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall Wim Wenders, Perfect Days For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/ramadan-cease-fire-prospects-portugals-snap-election-oscars-go-international-and-more

07/03/2024

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23 min
01/08/2024

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

The Middle East braces for the possibility of a full-scale war between Israel and Iran-backed forces after the assassinations of Hamas senior leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr; Venezuelans protest the results of the presidential election that grant incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a third term; the Edinburgh Festival Fringe spotlights wide-ranging, new talent; imprisoned journalists in Russia are freed in a major prisoner swap; and militant groups kill troops from Russia’s private military company Wagner Group, including a Wagner commander, in Mali. Mentioned on the Podcast Steven A. Cook, “Are Israel and Iran Headed for All Out War?,” CFR.org Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh Festival Fringe App Edinburgh Fringe Festival Recommendation Lists: Independent, Playbill, and Time Out Magazine Kali Robinson, “What Is Hamas?,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/israel-iran-tensions-escalate-venezuela-election-questioned-edinburgh-fringe-shines-and

01/08/2024

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30 min
22/06/2023

EU Leaders’ Summit, Biden Marks Abortion Ruling Anniversary, Guatemala’s Election, and More

Heads of state from the European Union’s twenty-seven members meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and new initiatives to coordinate defense, economics, and migration; the Biden administration takes part in events marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which continues to draw international scrutiny; Guatemala holds its general election with voters concerned about poverty, crime, and political corruption; and the UN pledges $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan as fighting continues. Mentioned on the Podcast “Abortion Law: Global Comparisons,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/eu-leaders-summit-biden-marks-abortion-ruling-anniversary-guatemalas-election-and-more

22/06/2023

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28 min
29/08/2024

The Stakes in Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive, Stopping Mpox Spread, Nuclear Arms Race Returns, and More

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the incursion into Kursk is an important step towards ending the war with Russia, but Ukraine is facing a major test in its own Donbas battlefields; the intensifying mpox outbreak places additional strain on the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding African nations; heightened security tensions spur the United States, keeping nuclear defense planners busy; and the Taliban bans the voices of women and girls in public. Mentioned on the Podcast “Countries Should Act Faster to Curb the Spread of Mpox,” The Economist “If a China and America War Went Nuclear, Who Would Win?,” The Economist Allison Krugman and Chloe Searchinger, “Mpox Vaccine Tracker: Millions Pledged, Millions Still to Be Delivered,” Think Global Health David E. Sanger, “Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat,” New York Times Lara Seligman, “U.S.-Made F-16 Jet Fighter Crashes in Ukraine,” Wall Street Journal “Ukraine’s Attack on Kursk, With Liana Fix,” The President’s Inbox “Ukraine Pushes Into Russia, 2024 DNC Begins, Foreign Hacking Targets Trump and Harris, and More,” The World Next Week For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/stakes-ukraines-kursk-offensive-stopping-mpox-spread-nuclear-arms-race-returns-and-more

29/08/2024

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30 min

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