Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down for an interview with Fareed this week to discuss the controversy over his government’s judicial overhaul plan and what it would mean for the country's democracy. They also discuss Israel's relationship with its Arab neighbors and the U.S., and Netanyahu shares his thoughts on how to prevent Iran from becom ... Show More
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After the Midterms, What Israel’s Vote Revealed, Lula’s Surprise
On today’s program: according to Frances Lee, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University, the U.S. is in an “unusual” political period where the two major parties have been evenly matched, so the pendulum swings from one party to the other. She joins Fareed ... Show More
42m 57s
Oct 18
Haggling With Trump’s America, the Russian Diesel Deal, Yemen’s Civil War
Canada and the US have long enjoyed the ultimate friendly-neighbor arrangement — defined by close economic ties, shared security interests and mutual trust. Then came Donald Trump, whose aggressive trade policy against Canada has led to an all-out trade war in his second term. Fa ... Show More
42m 54s
Nov 2023
November 12 – Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Chris Murphy and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel
<p>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press to discuss Israel’s war on Hamas, humanitarian aid, and the return of the hostages taken during the October 7th attack. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discusses expectations for Democrats in 2024 and foreign aid, as th ... Show More
47m 28s
Apr 2025
Netanyahu and Israel at War
(This episode was recorded on Monday, April 7). In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by Eran Etzion, former deputy head of the Israeli National Security Council, for a revealing look inside Israel's most pressing challenges. Et ... Show More
45m 3s
Jul 2024
Analysis: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit
Last week, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington D.C. to deliver a speech to a joint meeting of Congress. Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, about the implications of Netanyahu’s visit on U.S. foreign policy in ... Show More
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