This week Fareed speaks with CNN reporter Nada Bashir, who provides an update on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Next, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak joins Fareed. They discuss the anticipated Israeli ground invasion and the failure of Israeli leadership to avoid this conflict. Fareed also asks Barak whether the proposed Israeli-Palestin ... Show More
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
Oct 11
France’s Unrest, Middle East Wars, Trump and Greenland, Resisting DOGE
Fareed Zakaria discusses France’s student protests, debt crisis, and upcoming elections with Sophie Pedder. Kim Ghattas explores Middle East conflicts and her new book, The Best Kind of American. Rana Foroohar examines Trump’s Greenland ambitions and growing Arctic tensions. Fina ... Show More
43m 3s
Oct 2023
World exclusive: Queen Rania of Jordan interview
As Israel continues bombing Gaza, bringing its health care system to the brink of collapse, Jordan's Queen speaks with Christiane Amanpour about the humanitarian catastrophe and the plight of Palestinians. Plus, seasoned hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin, who played a prominent r ... Show More
59m 26s
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
Oct 2023
Gaza, Ukraine and An Inflection Point in World Politics?
<p>In this episode of <em>Hold Your Fire!</em>, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Europe & Central Asia Director Olga Oliker and U.S. Director Michael Hanna to discuss the war in Gaza, its implications for Ukraine and U.S. President Joe Biden’s efforts to navigate the crisi ... Show More
44m 16s
Jul 2024
What Hope for a Gaza Ceasefire and What Happens Without One?
<p>In this episode of <em>Hold Your Fire!</em>, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Israel expert Mairav Zonszein, Israel-Palestine director Rami Dajani and U.S. program director Michael Hanna to talk about the latest from Gaza, prospects for a ceasefire and the risks of all-out ... Show More
42m 19s
Oct 2023
Israel at War After Unprecedented Intelligence Failure
We get the latest on conflict in Israel with Mick Mulroy, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, Dr. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Israel's former Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Secu ... Show More
46m 21s