World Feb 20 What's next for the U.S. and China in a new era of confrontation The U.S.-China relationship affects national security and our pocketbooks. They are the world’s most advanced militaries and largest economies. Now, China’s increasingly authoritarian leadership is purging officials while portraying itself as more reliable than the U.S. Compass Points moderator Nick…
World Feb 20 Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal On Friday, President Trump suggested he was considering a limited strike on Iran. The public statements come as the United States continues to deploy a large number of military assets in the region and as Iran’s foreign minister said he…
World Feb 19 Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace promising to rebuild Gaza President Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace. The focus was Gaza, where a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is still holding, though tensions remain high. Trump announced billions of dollars in reconstruction pledges…
World Feb 19 Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law In South Korea, a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison after it found him guilty of leading an insurrection. While it’s a dark mark for the country, some argue it’s a bright spot for its…
World Feb 18 U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat A senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears…
World Feb 17 Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid Russia launched nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles at Ukraine overnight. During the war that will enter its fifth year next week, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions there without heat or electricity for weeks at a…
World Feb 16 Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe America’s top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country’s far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also…
World Feb 13 In Munich, NATO leaders assess America's reliability as an ally The Munich Security Conference is one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich…
Feb 13 In Munich, NATO leaders assess America's reliability as an ally The Munich Security Conference is one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich…
World Feb 13 European leaders warn of urgent need for self-defense as U.S. reliability questioned America’s historic allies came together at one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings to try and chart a new future. The Munich Security Conference has long hosted frank debates, and this year, European leaders confronted a world in which some…