This week's show focuses on the escalating violence following the Hamas attack on Israel.
Fareed speaks with CNN Senior International Correspondent Sara Sidner, who joins the show live from Tel Aviv to discuss the complications of an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza and the implications of removing Hamas.
Then, Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus ... Show More
Jul 26
Exclusive Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; Prospects for Democracy in Venezuela
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, about some of the dangers posed to humans and companies by artificial intelligence, as well as some of its profound benefits, in an exclusive interview. Then, After US forces captured Venezuelan president Nico ... Show More
42m 39s
Jul 19
New Phase in Russia’s War on Ukraine, Israel’s Attempt to Recruit Former Iranian President, The End of Reading?
Today on the show, after Ukraine said it struck more than 100 Russian vessels over nine days in the sea near Russian-held Crimea, Fareed speaks with Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar about how this new phase of the conflict could finally be provoking a reckoning in Russia. Next, F ... Show More
43m 13s
Jul 12
Europe After NATO, Rahm Emanuel on Israel, and Syria’s Uncertain Future
Fareed examines Europe’s response to this week’s NATO summit and the future of the transatlantic alliance with Jeppe Kofod and Frans Timmermans. Rahm Emanuel discusses rethinking US support for Israel, his proposed "23-state solution," and 2028 presidential speculation. The progr ... Show More
43m 2s
Oct 2023
War in Gaza: To What End and At What Cost?
<p>In this episode of <em>Hold Your Fire</em>!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Mairav Zonszein, Robert Blecher, Tahani Mustafa and Heiko Wimmen to discuss what has happened over the past week in Gaza and where the war might be headed. Richard first talks to Mairav and ... Show More
46m 42s
Jan 2024
Failing in Gaza, Escalating in Lebanon: Will Israel Set Fire to Entire Region? w/ Elijah Magnier
<p><b>As Israel continues its genocide on Gaza, it is ramping up its attacks in Lebanon and Syria while the US strikes Iraq and Yemen, bringing the Middle East closer to the brink of regional war. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek is joined by veter ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2024
Bonus: The Middle East’s Dangerous Escalation: A Conversation With Audrey Kurth Cronin, Marc Lynch, Dennis Ross, and Dana Stroul
<p>As the war in Gaza grinds on, Israel’s endgame remains unclear. What does it mean to destroy Hamas? Who will provide security and govern Gaza when the fighting stops? How has this war changed Israel’s relationship with its neighbors and the wider world?</p>
<p>To discuss the I ... Show More
49m 14s