• WATCH: Nick Schifrin on how U.S. foreign policy is shifting | UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture

    WATCH: Nick Schifrin on how U.S. foreign policy is shifting | UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture

    Apr 23, 2025 05:38 PM EDT

    PBS News’ Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin will address the fourth annual James C. Lehrer Lecture on April 24 at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. In conversation with William J. Antholis, director and CEO of UVA's Miller Center of Public Affairs, Schifrin will discuss his ...

  • WATCH: Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien

    WATCH: Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien

    Nov 23, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

    NewsHour Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien at the annual Halifax International Security Forum. Amid ongoing global foreign policy challenges, and with a White House embroiled in an impeachment inquiry, Schifrin discusses with O’Brien how he handles coordinating national security policy ...

  • Trump says ceasefire is 'over' as U.S. launches more strikes on Iran

    Trump says ceasefire is 'over' as U.S. launches more strikes on Iran

    Jul 08, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... telling and that the president's words do go a long way at reducing the unity of NATO, regardless of whether they had a good meeting at a senior level tonight. Amna Nawaz: All right, that is Nick Schifrin reporting from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Nick, thank you.

  • U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    Jul 07, 2026 10:57 PM EDT

    ... again for being with us. We appreciate it. Ian Ralby, President, Auxilium Worldwide: Pleased to be back. Geoff Bennett: A U.S. official tells our Nick Schifrin that these latest strikes are aimed at punishing the regime. "They have clearly demonstrated they're not listening," this official tells Nick. "We ...

  • At NATO summit, Trump pressures allies on loyalty, defense spending and Greenland

    At NATO summit, Trump pressures allies on loyalty, defense spending and Greenland

    Jul 07, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... s a message that resonates with European leaders, Amna. But, tomorrow, the focus will be on Zelenskyy meeting President Trump here on the sidelines of the summit. Amna Nawaz: All right, that's Nick Schifrin reporting from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Nick, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?

    Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?

    Jul 06, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Nick, before we let you go, what are we expecting from President Trump in the way of an announcement tomorrow alongside the Turkish leader, Erdogan?Nick Schifrin: So, they -- the two will meet. And Turkey has been asking for two major military parts from the United States, engines for Turkish ...

  • Crews race to find survivors in mountains of rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

    Crews race to find survivors in mountains of rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

    Jun 26, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... have a lot of people over there helping. Nick Schifrin: State TV showed acting President Delcy Rodriguez handing out local aid. But the needs are great. Many places have received no help, and Venezuelans are overwhelmed by a wave of devastation. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • U.S. strikes Iran after drones target cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

    U.S. strikes Iran after drones target cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

    Jun 26, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    ... open and close the strait whenever it wants.Tonight, just now, Vice President Vance sent a message, look, if Iran has a problem -- quote -- "Pick up the phone," but -- quote -- "Violence will be met with more violence." Geoff Bennett: All right, Nick Schifrin, thanks, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • U.S. moves to reassure Gulf allies after latest Strait of Hormuz shutdown

    U.S. moves to reassure Gulf allies after latest Strait of Hormuz shutdown

    Jun 25, 2026 10:25 PM EDT

    ... MOU was signed, or in the MOU, or from J.D. Vance, or from the president has really calmed their nerves. They are very rattled. Nick Schifrin: But, as you know, when I talk to some of these Gulf officials, they acknowledge some of these concerns, but they also say ...

  • Another top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth

    Another top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth

    Jun 24, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: I talked to a lot of former senior officials today who weren't willing to speak for the record. But one of them said this, a former three-star. The three-star said to me: "It would be OK if generals were being relieved for cause, but relief ...