What will Donald Trump's second term as US president mean for the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine and Israel's war on Gaza? How will his tariffs affect the economy? To discuss, political economist Radhika Desai is joined by Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
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Jul 1
Dedollarization: How Iran challenges US dollar dominance and the petrodollar system
Iran has used its status as a leading oil and gas producer to promote dedollarization, rejecting the US dollar and trading with China, Russia, India, and other BRICS members in their national currencies. Ben Norton explains the Western economic war on Iran, and Tehran's response. ... Show More
24m 1s
Mar 2025
Can Ukraine Survive Trump?
Tommy and Ben discuss the continued fallout from President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s disastrous White House meeting, including Europe’s attempt to come up with an alternative peace plan, Trump casually talking about regime change in Ukraine, and the giddy ... Show More
1h 24m
Feb 2025
Former Palestinian Negotiator on Trump’s Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza
Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga is joined by Yaroslav Trofimov, the Wall Street Journal’s chief foreign affairs correspondent, to discuss President Trump’s call with President Putin, and the potential for peace talks that exclude Ukraine. Then, Bianna speaks with ... Show More
42m 57s
Nov 2024
Frankly Speaking | S11 E10 | Norman T. Roule, Former senior U.S. intelligence official and Middle East expert
It’s been just over two weeks since the American electorate made their voices heard, with Donald Trump securing a commanding victory in the presidential race.
On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from former Senior CIA Operations Officer and Middle East expert Norman Roule ... Show More
33m 37s
Jan 2025
Peace by piece: a ceasefire in Gaza is close
After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire in Gaza may soon be agreed. What does the deal entail – and could it last? Our correspondent has uncovered new information about Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her relationship with Syria’s ... Show More
25m 32s
Mar 2025
Trade wars, Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions and Gaza alternative
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China have taken effect, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners. The White House has paused military aid to Ukraine, deepening the fissure that has opened between the two count ... Show More
12m 36s