• New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

    New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

    May 27, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... the experience and the capability honed over decades and conflict zones around the world to be able to work effectively and safely in these places. Nick Schifrin: But, in some ways, if this is the structure that Israel is demanding, why not as an international humanitarian aid organization back this ...

  • 'Putin's Sledgehammer' reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

    'Putin's Sledgehammer' reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

    May 26, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    Candace Rondeaux: Across Europe. Nick Schifrin: So, you end the book with this point, that whether Wagner remains a potent global force and a model for other adventurous authoritarians will depend on whether international efforts to expose and prosecute Russian paramilitaries gain traction. Why, in your opinion, is accountability the ...

  • Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

    Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

    May 22, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    Ronen Shoval, Teacher of Yaron Lischinsky: We always say that God always takes the good ones. And he was one of the best ones. Nick Schifrin: Ronen Shoval was Lischinsky's professor in Jerusalem. Ronen Shoval: He was what we call a mensch, a real human being, smiling. Pam Bondi ...

  • 'Stop delegitimizing us,' Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

    'Stop delegitimizing us,' Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

    May 22, 2025 10:53 PM EDT

    ... that coexistence was moving forward. And the attack was intent on thwarting that coexistence. If we defeat those who would stand in the way of coexistence, we will be able to move to a peaceful Middle East. Nick Schifrin: Ambassador Leiter, thank you very much. Yechiel Leiter: Thank you, Nick.

  • Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

    Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

    May 21, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... S.' larger strategic goals across Africa, whether that's stability, especially in Central Africa around Sudan, but also U.S. attempts to counter Chinese influence, which has been growing across the continent. Geoff Bennett: Yes. Nick Schifrin, thanks so much for this reporting. We appreciate it.Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

    Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

    May 20, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    So I do think they're moving in the right direction. They have the will to defend themselves and are making the investments that they can make given their political environment. Nick Schifrin: Michael Swaine, do you agree with Bridge Colby? Michael Swaine: I believe that Taiwan certainly isn't ...

  • Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

    Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

    May 19, 2025 10:45 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Earlier this year, during a cease-fire, every day, nearly 600 trucks entered Gaza. The U.N. called today's nine trucks a drop in the ocean. Clemence Lagouardat: How do you choose? How do you prioritize? This is quite impossible, and it's not going to solve ...

  • Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

    Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

    May 16, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... the Russians, and to sort of play nicely with this administration. The Russians, who have given no ground, and, in fact, as you heard from Nick Schifrin just a moment ago, are actually expanding their demands, also want to look like they're nice people and that they are serious ...

  • Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

    Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

    May 15, 2025 10:50 PM EDT

    ... not enough political will and it means that Russia does not feel it means to end this war. Nick Schifrin: And the fact is, Amna, it does not appear that Russia feels the need to end this war.Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin, thank you, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • How Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation

    How Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation

    May 14, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... is a government led by someone who came out of al-Qaida. To your point, he severed ties with al-Qaida back in 2016. Our Nick Schifrin reports that Israel had no advance notice of the lifting of these sanctions and that they are not happy. Israel has deep suspicion ...