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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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00:50:36

The World Reacts to Trump’s New National Security...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of World Review, host Ivo Daalder is joined by Anna Sauerbrey, Ken Moriyasu, and Anton LaGuardia to dissect the latest U.S. national security strategy. The panel discusses the document's unexpected brevity and its significant implications for international relations. Key topics include the U.S.'s shifting stance towards Europe, the strategic balance with China, and the emphasis on the Western Hemisphere. The conversation highlights the document's controversial nature, with insights

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00:55:54

Putin Says No, Boat Strike in the Caribbean, Trump...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/12/05

Join Ivo Daalder in this episode of World Review as he navigates the intricate web of global politics with esteemed journalists Carla Anne Robbins, Steven Erlanger, and Matt Kaminski.Delve into the ongoing Ukraine conflict, where diplomatic efforts seem to stall amidst geopolitical tensions. Explore the controversial U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, raising questions about legality and international relations. The discussion also shifts to Europe, examining the Trump administration's

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00:50:41

Will Trump's 28-Point Plan End the War in Ukraine?

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/11/21

A highly contentious 28-point US peace plan, reportedly drafted by President Trump's Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian envoy, was presented to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, aiming to end the war by giving Russia significant concessions while offering Ukraine a security guarantee and the US financial benefits. Immediately following the plan's delivery, Vice President JD Vance reportedly issued an ultimatum, telling Zelensky to accept the proposal as is by Thursday or face a complete

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00:01:46

Welcome to the World Review — From Our New Home at...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/11/19

Ivo Daalder announces World Review's a new home at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Every Friday, Ivo and leading journalists and analysts cut through the noise to explain the global stories shaping our world — clearly, honestly, and without jargon. If you’re looking for sharper insight and deeper context, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the new World Review.

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33:15

World Review Live: COP30 and China’s race to...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/11/14

Thank you Karim Pakravan, Jay Lapidus, Jane Perlez, BCz, Daan Putman Cramer, and many others for tuning into my live video with Ravi Agrawal and Yasmeen Abutaleb! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

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31:11

World Review Live: Conflict in Africa; the Far Right...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/11/06

Thank you Brenda Elthon, Jay Lapidus, Richard Burger, Monte McMurchy, Richard McFarlane, and many others for tuning into my live video with Anna Sauerbrey and Bobby Ghosh! Join me for my next World Review on Friday, November 14, in the app. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

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32:27

World Review Live: Trump visits Asia, meets Xi

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/10/31

Thank you Brenda Elthon, Jay Lapidus, Thomas Wright, arvershbow@atlanticcouncil.org, Paul k, and many others for tuning into my live video with Gideon Rachman and Ken Moriyasu! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

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31:10

World Review Live—Trump-Xi to Meet; US Sanctions Russia

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/10/24

I was thrilled to be joined by Jane Perlez, host of the Face-Off podcast on US-China relations and long-time reporter of the New York Times, and Anton LaGuardia, diplomatic editor of The Economist. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

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32:35

WORLD REVIEW LIVE: Missiles for Ukraine? French...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/10/17

Thank you Elise Labott, Brenda Elthon, Peter Sukowski, Bob Fleischman, arvershbow@atlanticcouncil.org, and many others for tuning into my live video with Steven Erlanger and Karen DeYoung! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

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45:04

Gaza Chaos, Rubio’s Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/05/30

Israel is under fire this week as international frustration mounts over chaotic aid efforts in Gaza and fears of an expanded ground offensive. US Envoy Steve Witkoff’s new ceasefire proposal, however, has sparked cautious hope, with talks ongoing despite setbacks. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is undergoing a shakeup as Marco Rubio consolidates power in his add-on role as National Security Advisor, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces internal Pentagon strife, doubts about his

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42:17

Trump-Putin Call, Taiwan-China Dialogue, Syria Sanctions

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2025/05/23

President Trump’s decision to step back from peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has rattled NATO allies and raised fears of weakening Western unity. Critics warn the move emboldens Moscow, while Trump touts future trade with Russia. Meanwhile, in Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te marked his first year by calling for dialogue with China while pledging to bolster defenses amid growing military threats and political friction at home. And the US and

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42:02

Trump’s Middle East Tour, Peace Talks in Disarray,...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/05/16

This week, President Trump’s whirlwind tour of the Middle East sees him striking arms deals and declaring an end to nation-building, even as he engages in tense discussions with former jihadist-turned-Syrian leader Ahmed al-Shara. Meanwhile, in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for the first peace talks in three years — without Putin, Trump, or Zelenskyy at the table. Russia’s battlefield bluster contrasts with its costly, minimal gains, raising questions about its true leverage,

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40:15

Putin-Xi Pact, India-Pakistan Crossfire, Netanyahu’s...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/05/09

This week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Moscow for a Victory Day parade and meetings meant to showcase and strengthen a strategic alliance. Both Xi and Russian President Putin have taken aim at US economic and military policies and are presenting themselves as a counterbalance to Western influence. Meanwhile, India launches airstrikes against Pakistani targets after a deadly Kashmir attack, prompting Pakistan to down multiple Indian aircraft and raising fears of wider conflict between the

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41:52

100 Days of Unmaking the World America Made

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/05/02

This week marks the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. From dismantling key alliances and trade agreements to sidelining democratic values and global institutions, are Trump's actions rapidly unraveling the post-WWII world order and 80 years of American-led international leadership? What does this mean for US influence, global stability, and the trust of allies? Stefanie Bolzen, Bobby Ghosh, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder on World Review this week for a candid conversation about

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42:41

Ukraine Plan, Kashmir Crisis, Pentagon Chaos

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/04/25

This week, after President Trump floated a plan for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, Moscow launched its deadliest strike on Kyiv since last summer. While the attack drew rare criticism from Trump, the administration has offered Kyiv only vague assurances about the country’s future security under the proposed plan that was presented as an ultimatum. Meanwhile, a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists has sharply escalated tensions between India and

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43:51

Easing Chinese Tariffs, Defying Judicial Orders,...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/04/18

This week, the Trump administration quietly eased tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, a move critics say exposes weakness in the US trade war stance. Meanwhile, President Trump has refused to secure the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was unlawfully deported to a prison in El Salvador, escalating showdown between the president and the judiciary. And in Berlin, Germany’s new coalition government is already on shaky ground, as leaders of the conservative Christian Democratic bloc and

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42:04

US-China Trade War, Tariff Whiplash, Iran Talks

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/04/11

A dramatic escalation in the US-China trade war sent markets reeling this week and raised fears of a prolonged economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. Both sides seem to be playing a game of chicken, unveiling new rounds of retaliatory tariffs almost daily. And American businesses and consumers, as well as American allies and trading partners, are struggling with tariff whiplash, wondering how to adjust to policy swings with little warning or consistency. Meanwhile, diplomats

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42:41

Liberation Day Tariffs, Hegseth’s Asia Tour, and Le...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/04/04

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement on Thursday sent shockwaves through global markets and sparked promises of retaliation from both adversaries and allies. And earlier this week, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Asia signaled a shift in US military strategy, with key meetings in Japan and the Philippines that could reshape alliances in the region. Meanwhile, in France, the political landscape was thrown into chaos after Marie Le Pen was barred from running for office

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40:53

Signalgate Blows Up, Turkey in Crisis, Vance Visits...

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2025/03/28

This week, news that top Trump administration officials discussed operational details of a US attack on the Houthis in an unsecure Signal group chat raised profound questions about the administration’s security procedures, as well as demonstrating what those officials really think about Europe. Meanwhile, the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and presidential candidate of Turkey’s main opposition party, has led to massive protests throughout the country by citizens fearing the end of

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43:09

Germany Gets Serious, Israel Breaks Ceasefire, Trump...

World Review with Ivo Daalder ·

2025/03/21

This week, Germany bets big on its future as parliament approves Friedrich Merz’s bold €1 trillion push for defense and infrastructure, shattering borrowing limits to counter Russia and cut reliance on the US. Is the debt gamble worth it? In the Middle East, Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza shatters a fragile ceasefire, killing more than 400 and igniting protests in Jerusalem. Political maneuver or military necessity? And Iran is back in President Trump’s crosshairs, having been warned over Houthi

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