Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, transforming the way we work, learn and communicate—and increasingly shaping politics, security and international relations.
But as its capabilities grow, so too do questions about its risks, its opportunities and how it should be governed.
So how worried should we be about AI? Where could it h ... Show More
Jun 2026
Beyond the Ceasefire: Iran, the United States, and a Changing Middle East
The recent confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global attention. While a fragile ceasefire may have eased immediate tensions, fundamental questions remain about the future of the region, the balance of p ... Show More
49m 22s
Jun 2026
Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Conflict in the Middle East has implications that extend far beyond the region itself. For Europe, tensions involving Iran could affect energy markets, international trade, inflation, financial stability, and even the continent's environmental ambitions. Such a conflict could als ... Show More
9m 50s
May 2024
Arrests on College Campuses as Protests Reach a Breaking Point
Description: Today on the show, in the wake of the continuing Gaza war protests on campuses, Fareed is joined by Bernard Avishai and Ezzedine Fishere, who co-teach a class at Dartmouth College on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They discuss how universities can foster productiv ... Show More
41 m
Mar 2024
War in the Middle East
Negar Mortazavi speaks to Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, about the Israel-Hamas war, US-Iran tensions, the Axis of Resistance, the influence of Arab countries, and the impact of this war in the Middle East on the upcoming US presidenti ... Show More
28m 38s
Mar 2023
Episode 3: ‘A new world order’
America's decision to go to war in 2003 and remove the regime of Saddam Hussein has shaped much of the century for Iraq, the region, the United States and arguably the world. In this episode, host Mina Al-Oraibi discusses how the world has changed since the US-led invasion with E ... Show More
31m 20s