Two nuclear-armed countries, India and Pakistan, are locked in their most serious conflict in two decades. Early Wednesday morning, after weeks of pledging to retaliate for the deadliest terrorist attack in more than a decade, India launched missiles across its border into Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan claims it took down Indian fighter jets and has vowed to ... Show More
Jul 14
How Trump's New Ukraine Weapons Deal Works
Donald Trump is putting the pressure on Russia today, announcing a new weapons deal for Ukraine. David Shimer, former director of Russian Affairs at the US National Security Council under President Biden, and Ivo Daalder, former US Ambassador to NATO, join the show to discuss. Al ... Show More
58m 34s
Mar 2025
George Friedman: Why Putin Has Lost the War in Ukraine
After Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Oval Office bust up, you might think the war in Ukraine is going rather well for Vladimir Putin. But, according to Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman, the Russian president has already lost the war. Tune in to this new podca ... Show More
35m 25s
Mar 2025
Allies React to Trump's Global Realignment & Trade War
As Trump’s global trade war rattles markets and allies prepare for a post-America world, and just after President Putin weighed in on the U.S. Ukrainian ceasefire proposal, Christiane spoke with Trump's former EU ambassador Gordon Sondland about his global realignment. Then, Chri ... Show More
42m 39s
Nov 2024
How will Donald Trump's re-election impact US - Europe relations?
European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade and tariff fears are all under scrutiny. So what might be in store for Europe with Trump back in power? In this episode: Philip S ... Show More
24m 34s