Sep 04 How the U.S. and Canada fell into a feud – and how it could end It’s supposed to be the world’s longest peaceful border, but you wouldn’t know it listening to the country’s leaders. What’s next now that America and Canada, whose economies are intertwined, are on the verge of unwinding? Compass Points moderator Nick…
World Aug 31 Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program…
Aug 28 Why Trump wants a meeting with Kim Jong Un – and what North Korea wants in return North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has emerged in the last few years more influential, richer, better armed and with more accurate weapons. Yet once again, President Trump is appealing to an authoritarian to restart summit diplomacy. Compass Points moderator…
World Aug 27 Gaza's traumatized youth search for glimmers of hope in devastated homeland This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both…
Economy Aug 24 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot…
Aug 21 America's depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns America’s military uses the world’s most advanced and sought-after weapons. But months of war with Iran have diminished the stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America’s adversaries exploit this moment? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses…
World Aug 17 Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,…
World Aug 13 Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers Israeli settlers laid siege to the home of an Palestinian American family in the occupied West Bank, sparking condemnation from the U.S. ambassador and an Israeli military response. Nick Schifrin spoke with Qusai and Ahmed Ridi from the house in…
World Aug 12 A look at Spain's plan to give undocumented migrants legal status Spain is at the center of the global immigration debate. Left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has enacted a plan aimed at giving legal status to undocumented immigrants. But last month, tens of thousands of migrants tried to illegally cross into…
World Aug 03 Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation' President Trump said his decision not to escalate the war in Iran over the weekend was Iran’s "last chance" to make a deal. He also said he called off attacks because Gulf allies asked him to do so. Threatening new…