World May 26 Iran says U.S. acting in 'bad faith' after strikes during peace talks Iran says the United States has violated its ceasefire after the U.S. carried out what it called 'self-defense' strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and boats. U.S. officials insist the truce remains intact as they await a response from Iran…
World May 26 Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues For perspective on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Bolton. He served as national security advisor in President Trump’s first term. During his tenure, the U.S. announced it was withdrawing from the JCPOA,…
May 22 Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy? With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran’s regime or destroy its military and nuclear capabilities, so is it time for…
May 15 How Moscow's turbulent past shapes Putin's vision for Russia Moscow started as a fort on a hill and has survived invasion, revolution, civil war and Soviet collapse to transform into a formidable world power. But with the limits of Russia's power tested in Ukraine, is history doomed to repeat…
World May 15 Trump's 'elaborate' praise of Xi at China summit made U.S. look weak, ex-ambassador says For perspective on the summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns. He served as U.S. ambassador to China during the Biden administration and is now at Harvard University.
World May 14 Analysts break down Trump-Xi meeting and calls for stability and cooperation For perspective on President Trump's trip and the broader U.S.-China relationship, Geoff Bennett spoke with Myron Brilliant and Liza Tobin. Brilliant is at the DGA Group and is the former executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Tobin…
World May 12 What's at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi President Trump is traveling halfway around the world for a state visit to China, and he's bringing a host of top American executives with him. Talks there are expected to encompass the complex economic and security postures of both nations.
World May 11 Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran For perspective on the state of the conflict with Iran and the latest peace proposals, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robert Kagan, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for The Atlantic.
May 08 Inside the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden 15 years ago It’s been 15 years since the U.S. found and killed the world’s most notorious terrorist, Osama bin Laden. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin continues last week’s conversation with Mark Kelton, the CIA’s station chief in Pakistan at the time, for…
World May 08 New U.S. counterterror strategy focuses on drug cartels but omits right-wing extremism American counterterrorism officials are meeting Friday with officials from other allied nations to coordinate efforts against what the U.S. calls “deadly threats from terror groups and non-state actors.” But the recently released U.S. strategy to fight terrorism contains some unusual…