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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Global events move fast—World Review helps you keep up. Each Friday, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder brings together leading journalists and experts to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next. A Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs podcast from Harvard Kennedy School. ivodaalder.substack.com

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48:21

Balloon-gate, Earthquakes, and Russia's New Offensive

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2023/02/10

The death toll climbs above 20,000 in Turkey and Syria following two massive earthquakes, while China’s spy balloon raises US-China tensions. How will presidents Erdogan and Xi face the tests of their leadership? Plus, Ukraine expects a new Russian offensive in the east as attacks intensify. Council President Ivo Daalder dives in with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Stefan Kornelius, and Giles Whittell on World Review.

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47:41

Tensions in Israel, Post-Brexit Britain, India's Rise

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2023/02/03

Continuing violence and Netanyahu’s bid to limit judicial powers loomed over Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel this week, bringing to light a tonal shift in the US-Israel relationship. Meanwhile, Britain faces still more scandals three years on from Brexit. Plus, the United States and India ally on tech to compete with China and Russia. Council President Ivo Daalder examines this and more with Deborah Amos, Bobby Ghosh, and Philip Stephens on World Review.

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48:18

Xi U-Turns, Biden's Green Subsidies, Ukraine Gets Its...

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2023/01/27

President Xi Jinping has introduced a series of policy shifts to turn the narrative around as the fallout from zero-COVID further strains China's economy. Will this smooth relations with the West, and is this new push authentic? Plus, what does the latest US-EU clash over clean energy subsidies mean for the future of climate change and global trade? And finally, Germany and the United States agree to send tanks to Ukraine. Ivo Daalder discusses with Jamil Anderlini, Elise Labott, and Peter Spiegel

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46:56

The End of Globalization, Tanks to Ukraine, Iran...

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2023/01/20

As leaders gather in Davos for the first time since Covid-19, the state of global affairs remains grim, from the ongoing war in Ukraine to climate change and a possible global recession. We’ll discuss the relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics and offer potential solutions. Then, Western powers will meet later this week to decide whether to send tanks to Ukraine. Plus, the protests against the Iranian regime continue. Will the Islamic Republic break? Council President Ivo Daalder examines

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47:57

Brazil and Jan 6, Israel's Future, China Reopens Borders

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2023/01/13

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil’s key government buildings, in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. We’ll look at the similarities and differences between the two coup attempts. Then, we’ll analyze Netanyahu’s new government that is pushing a far-right agenda. Plus, after pivoting on “zero covid” policy, China reopened its borders for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. What does this mean for the global economy? Ivo Daalder discusses with Ravi

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50:54

Looking Ahead To 2023

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2023/01/06

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Prashant Rao join Council President Ivo Daalder as they look ahead to discuss 2023's biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war, and Turkey's general election to China’s mismanagement of COVID-19, and the impact it has on the global economy, they analyze key predictions on what lies ahead in the new year.

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46:17

The Stories That Shaped 2022

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2022/12/16

Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss 2022’s biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war and its impact on global markets to the faltering of authoritarian rule and the unexpected revival of the West, they reflect on a tumultuous year and what 2023 might hold.

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49:16

China Bends on Zero-COVID and Xi Goes to the Gulf

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2022/12/09

China has eased its zero-COVID policies in a major concession to protesters, but is its public health system ready for a case increase? Meanwhile, what does Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia mean for Sino-Arab ties? Plus, Israel's Netanyahu has returned to power with ultra-nationalist coalition allies, and the EU’s price cap on Russian oil is off to a rocky start. Ivo Daalder discusses with Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.

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47:17

Protests in China, EU Oil Embargo, and Macron's State...

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2022/12/02

How far will Xi Jinping go in cracking down on the demonstrations against China's zero-COVID policy, and is reversing his previous stance even on the table? Meanwhile, the EU attempts to impose a price cap on Russian oil while Chevron resumes petroleum extraction in Venezuela. And Emmanuel Macron's US state visit is overshadowed by NATO trade tensions. Ivo Daalder discusses the details with Ravi Agrawal, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, and Giles Whittell on World Review.

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47:34

COP27, War Spills to Poland, and Midterms Impact G20

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2022/11/18

The global South flexed its muscle at COP27 this week, including a pledge to end deforestation in the Amazon from Brazil. Meanwhile, tensions have heightened between NATO and Russia as the war in Ukraine spills over to Poland and fears of escalation rise. Finally, the world reacts to US Midterm results in real time at the G20 summit and beyond. Guest host Carla Robbins explores global reactions with Deborah Amos, Steve Erlanger, and Philip Stephens.

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47:20

Lula's Comeback, Israeli Elections, and Ethiopia's Truce

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2022/11/04

President Lula da Silva's narrow victory against Jair Bolsonaro has heavy implications for Brazil's democratic institutions and the global fight against climate change. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative coalition is projected to win with the help of the far right. Council President Ivo Daalder explores these comebacks and the news of a truce in Ethiopia, joined by Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and James Harding on World Review.

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45:03

Xi Consolidates Power and Nuclear Antics From Russia

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2022/10/28

What does Xi Jinping’s power grab at the conclusion of China’s Communist Party Congress imply, and what should we expect from his next five years in power? Plus, the West accuses Russia of plotting to use a “dirty bomb” laced with nuclear material. Council President Ivo Daalder examines these claims and the likelihood of a Russian nuclear strike, joined by Lijia Zhang, Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Argawal, and Semafor's Prashant Rao on World Review.

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46:20

Goodbye to Truss, Hello (Again) to Xi, Iran Protests...

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2022/10/21

All eyes are on Europe as Liz Truss steps down, begging the question: what does this mean for the future of Britain? Meanwhile, China’s Party Congress continues, with plans to cement Xi Jinping’s third term this weekend. Finally, protest movements persist within Iran despite institutional forces rallying hard against them. Steve Erlanger, Nirmal Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss on World Review.

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46:01

Ukraine War Escalates, OPEC's Fallout, and Kim's...

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2022/10/14

The war in Ukraine intensifies as Russia hurls missiles at civilians and critical infrastructure across the country. OPEC scales back oil production, with big repercussions for Saudi Arabia’s complicated US relationship. And North Korea moves closer to its first nuclear test in five years with the threat of conflict on the peninsula rising. Elise Labott, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder on World Review to discuss the fallout.

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47:00

Russian Setbacks in Ukraine, Truss's Rocky Start,...

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2022/10/07

This week: continued setbacks for Russia in Ukraine within territory Putin claims to have annexed, along with an update on global attitudes on the conflict. We’ll also turn to the UK in the aftermath of the Truss government’s disastrous mini-budget proposal, and what it could portend for the rest of her premiership. Finally, we’ll round out with a discussion on the US and China’s protracted efforts to secure global supply chains for critical microchip components.

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45:46

Iran Protests, Europe Gets Tough on China, Russia...

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2022/09/30

Continued protests after Mahsa Amini’s death have sparked government reprisals in Iran. Europe realigns against China in the wake of myriad economic, political, and human rights concern. And Putin’s mobilization faces a chaotic start with administrative errors, street demonstrations, and a mass exodus of draft-eligible Russians. Council President Ivo Daalder examines the long term implications for the world at large with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Jamil Anderlini, and Bobby Ghosh.

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45:27

Putin Upsets UNGA, Rise of the Euroright, and Iran...

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2022/09/23

This week, the UN General Assembly meets in New York to discuss a world “in peril”—made all the more so by Vladimir Putin’s decision to mobilize for more war. Elections in Sweden and Italy impact the future of far-right politics in Europe, and with growing civil unrest in Iran, prospects for a revived nuclear deal may be fading. Join Ivo and Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, Peter Spiegel to unpack.

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45:09

Xi-Putin Summit, the UK after Elizabeth, and Ukraine...

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2022/09/16

As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet in Uzbekistan, does their nations' partnership truly have “no limits”? What does Queen Elizabeth II’s passing mean for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and Britain’s global role? And what might Ukrainian gains on the battlefield mean for the war's outcome and for continued Western support of Kyiv? Elise Labott, Philip Stephens, and Giles Whittell join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss.

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49:15

America, China, and the Avoidable War (Replay)

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2022/09/09

The evolution of the United States and China relationship has global ramifications. From the war in Ukraine and Asia Pacific security to climate change and economic growth, solutions to a host of global challenges could hinge on the ability of the world’s two superpowers to manage their differences constructively. Kevin Rudd, a former Australian prime minister who has studied, lived in, and worked with China for more than forty years, joins Council President Ivo Daalder to demystify both nations’

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43:57

Gorbachev's Legacy, Russian Visas, and Liz Truss

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2022/09/02

Caroline de Gruyter, Gideon Rachman, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to reflect on the life and legacy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev before a look at the EU’s move to tighten visa rules for Russian tourists. Plus, if UK favorite Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson, how will she measure up with foreign policy?

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