China’s live fire drills in the Taiwan strait have provided an explosive finale to a dizzying week in global politics. Beijing is making good on its promise that Taipei would pay the price for hosting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this week, a visit that came just after the White House announced the killing of the leader of Al-Qaeda in Kabul. Domestical ... Show More
Oct 19
France Rocked by Violent Unrest as Political Uncertainty Grows
More than 2,000 people have been arrested as protests over underfunded schools, the cost of living and soaring fuel prices erupt into violence across France, with at least two deaths attributed to the unrest. The turmoil comes just six months before a presidential election, with ... Show More
56m 1s
Oct 17
Is Washington Turning its Back on Ukraine?
As President Zelensky speaks out and America's backing for Kyiv fades, what does it mean for Ukraine's ability to defeat Russian aggression? Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, Evelyn Farkas joins Christiane. Then, a look at how one of A ... Show More
42m 37s
Mar 2024
A Week of Political High Drama, with Kasie Hunt
It’s a massive week in politics: The Supreme Court ruling on whether Trump can be on the Colorado ballot, Super Tuesday, and the State of the Union address. And swirling around these events are issues like IVF, immigration, and Israel – all roiling the national political debate. ... Show More
31m 12s
Aug 2022
Inside Taiwan, in the eye of a geopolitical storm
It’s been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Taiwan.
After U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to the self-governed island last week, China followed up with several military drills over the Taiwan strait.
While those drills have now stopped, tensions remain high b ... Show More
28 m
Sep 2025
Afghanistan quake, China summit, Gaza, Houthis and Indonesia
An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed hundreds. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin share their vision for a new global order. Greta Thunberg joins flotilla heading for Gaza with aid. Houthi rebels raid UN premises in Yemen. And Indonesia’s preside ... Show More
11m 42s
Aug 2022
Biden's Big Week, Christian Nationalism At CPAC, And A Mayor Who Is A Horse
This week, the president all but secured the passage of his major policy priorities, oversaw a strike that took out a top terrorist, and got a strong economic report as gas prices fell. But tensions with China continue to rise after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.And Hung ... Show More
23m 12s