World Feb 22 Experts analyze state of Ukraine war 2 years into Russia’s invasion Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, where it could go and U.S. policy toward Ukraine with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer…
World Feb 21 Israel accused UN agency of enabling and employing Hamas. Experts debate its future The U.N. acknowledged aid deliveries into Gaza have dropped dramatically, threatening a population where hunger is spreading. That aid is delivered by UNRWA, an agency that Israel recently accused of acting “under the authorization” of Hamas. Nick Schifrin discussed the…
World Feb 20 Taiwan’s top diplomat to the U.S.: ‘We are already a sovereign and independent nation’ Tensions in the Taiwan Strait increased this week following incidents near an island involving the Chinese and Taiwanese coast guards. It's happening at a sensitive moment, in between Taiwan's recent election and the upcoming inauguration of its new president. Nick…
World Feb 19 Poland’s foreign minister on concerns the U.S. will abandon Ukraine, Europe Along the eastern flank of NATO nations sit several former Soviet satellite states, with long and bitter memories of Russian dominance. They are among the strongest supporters of Ukraine's fight against a Russia's invasion and warn that more must be…
World Feb 16 Why Alexei Navalny’s legacy after news of his death is ‘one of tragedy’ for Russians Alexei Navalny was Vladimir Putin’s most prominent political opponent in Russia. Amna Nawaz talks with Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about Navalny’s reported death and legacy.
World Feb 16 ‘Statements from United States are making us worried’: Estonian leader reacts to Trump comments World leaders gathered in Germany on Friday for the start of the annual Munich Security Conference. Nick Schifrin reports from the conference and sits down with one of the attendees, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, for an interview.
World Feb 14 Former general linked to human rights abuses elected as Indonesia’s next president Prabowo Subianto appears to be the winner of Indonesia's presidential election. Prabowo currently serves as Defense Minister and was accused of major human rights abuses, including overseeing the abduction of democracy activists. Indonesia is the world's third-largest democracy and sits…
Politics Feb 12 Former Amb. Volker condemns Trump’s comments on not protecting NATO allies At a campaign event, Donald Trump claimed he told a NATO member that he would withhold U.S. help and encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want'' to countries that are “delinquent.” European leaders condemned the comments as reckless…
World Feb 09 Netanyahu orders Israeli military to plan for evacuation of Rafah ahead of ground assault Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to develop plans to evacuate Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza. Its population before Oct. 7 was 100,000. Now, more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have fled to the…
World Feb 05 Experts discuss obstacles to Palestinian statehood and Saudi-Israeli normalization Saudi leaders say diplomatic normalization with Israel isn’t possible without steps toward a Palestinian state. The U.S. hopes a pause in fighting could lead to progress on reforming the Palestinian Authority, normalization and two states. Nick Schifrin discussed more with…