Yesterday

Trump's Iran Decision

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss last-minute diplomacy aimed at averting another US-Israeli war with Iran, prospects for renewed nuclear negotiations and the uncertainty following Israel's elections. Also on today's show: “Exit Party” a ... Show More

54m 1s

Oct 29

Trump’s Controversial Foreign Policy

From Venezuela to Ukraine and Iran, President Trump’s foreign policy is being tested by opaque deals, stalled diplomacy and the prospect of renewed conflict. The Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum joins the show to assess the global consequences. Also on today's show: Africa CD ... Show More

56m 6s

Oct 28

Israel Election Deadlock as Arab Voters Make History

Israel faces political deadlock as neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot is projected to reach the 61-seat threshold for a Knesset majority. Record turnout and a surge among Palestinian Arab voters could give Arab parties their largest-ever representation. Shira Efro ... Show More

56m 2s

Oct 2023

Escalating violence in the Middle East; the rising humanitarian crisis and the potential for spread of the conflict regionally

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 implic ... Show More

44m 20s

Nov 2023

Fear of an escalating war

First: Iran-backed Hezbollah warns clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a "realistic" possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict. Plus: President Biden is under pressure from his own party over Israel's response to the brutal Hamas attack, as 13 Senate De ... Show More

41m 23s

Jan 2024

Ex-CIA & MI6 Leaders on Top 2024 Threats

International terrorism is coming back—that’s the stark warning from former Acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell. Following the January 6th insurrection in Washington, the United States government agencies said that far-right groups posed the greatest threat to national secu ... Show More

43m 57s

Jan 2024

Can a wider Middle East war be averted?

<p>As Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, more and more regional actors are being drawn in, from the Houthis in Yemen, to Isis in Iraq and Syria. Gideon discusses whether a widening regional war can be averted with Kim Ghattas, distinguished fello ... Show More

27m 11s

Jan 2024

The Threat of a Wider War in the Middle East

<p>A recent string of attacks across the Middle East has raised concerns that the war between Hamas and Israel is spreading, and might put pressure on other countries like Iran and the United States to get more involved.</p><p>Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The Ti ... Show More

22m 28s

Jul 2024

Fears of All-Out War in Mideast After Hamas Chief Killed

Hamas political leader Haniyeh is assassinated in Iran, plunging the Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase. Plus, campaigning in Georgia, Kamala Harris issues a dare to Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 m

Feb 2015

How strong is the Islamic State?

Islamist terrorists have grabbed headlines in the Arab world with horrific atrocities, but there are signs their influence may be on the wane. Gideon Rachman discusses the extent of their power with Borzou Daragahi and David Gardner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ... Show More

15m 5s

Former Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince T...