① China and Italy reaffirm strong ties — what opportunities lie ahead? (00:47)
② World Bank lifts China’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8% — what does this mean for global economic momentum? (15:12)
③ Israel and Hamas reach agreement on the first phase of a peace plan — could this be a real turning point for Gaza? (26:38)
④ China’s box office exceeds 2024 tot ... Show More
Jul 2025
What is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?
<p>The toll of war is often measured in figures: the number of people killed, injured or displaced. But how do we calculate the cost of ending a war?</p>
<p>In the case of Gaza, where Israel continues to pursue a 20-month military offensive, the sacrifices will be difficult to qu ... Show More
23m 20s
Jul 2025
Netanyahu Gaslights While Gaza Starves
<p>Tommy and Ben start by breaking down the devastating scale of the famine in Gaza, how Israeli policy drove Gaza to this point, and how the world is responding. They also discuss Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu’s denial and gaslighting about the starvation, whether Trump is buying it ... Show More
1h 52m
Oct 19
Will Hamas Disarm, and What Does Gaza’s Future Governance Look Like?
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt and RAND distinguished Israel policy chair Shira Efron for a discussion on the future of the fragile truce in Gaza, and what post-war governance in the enclave could look like.Then, China expert Alice H ... Show More
40m 45s