World Apr 16 Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide? For insights on the announced ceasefire by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon, Amna Nawaz spoke with author and journalist Kim Ghattas. Her recent book, "Black Wave," is about the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and she is now a…
World Apr 14 Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senior international policy advisor at the law firm,…
World Apr 13 Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was…
Apr 10 Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace? President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's “whole civilization." But when Pakistan presented a plan to temporarily halt hostilities, Trump embraced it. Can the U.S. and…
World Apr 09 What people in Iran are saying about the war and their government In recent days, the focus has been on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon. But less attention has been paid to the people inside Iran, those who have borne the…
World Apr 08 Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold For additional perspective on the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran. Leaf was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. Doran was senior director for…
World Apr 07 Mideast experts weigh Iran regime's leverage in negotiations with U.S. As President Trump backs down from his threats against Iran's infrastructure and agrees to a two-week ceasefire, Geoff Bennett speaks with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal…
World Apr 06 What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants For perspective on President Trump’s talk about bombing Iran’s bridges and power plants and whether that's legal under international law, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham. She spent 20 years in the Air Force and is now…
Apr 03 Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator…
World Apr 03 How U.S. forces conduct search and rescue for a downed combat crew For insight into what it takes to conduct a search and rescue operation for a downed combat air crew, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Master Sergeant Wes Bryant. He spent his career in the Air Force Special Operations and participated…