World Review with Ivo Daalder The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories, and how they might unfold.
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From Warfighting to Humanitarian Operations – A Special Conversation with Chief of Naval Operations
This week, a special edition of World Review – a conversation with ADM Lisa Franchetti, the Chief of Naval Operations, about the U.S. Navy’s role in this increasingly complex and uncertain world. ADM Franchetti is the first woman to ascend to the top leadership of the U.S. Navy and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A surface warfare officer, ADM Franchetti previously served as vice chief of naval operations, director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff, and commander of the United States Sixth Fleet from 2018 to 2020. She has also commanded carrier strike groups and U.S. Naval Forces Korea during her career.
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US-Saudi Defense Pact, A Weakening Europe, Myanmar’s Civil War
The United States and Saudi Arabia are nearing a historic deal that could potentially reshape Middle East geopolitics with implications for regional security, diplomatic relations, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, last week French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech issuing a stark warning that Europe faces the possibility of demise. Plus, Myanmar is four years into a civil war with no signs of stopping and neighboring countries are concerned. Can the rebels win? The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Giles Whittell on World Review
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What’s Next For Ukraine, Scholz and Blinken Visit China
This week on World Review, Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Stefan Kornelius join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss what’s next in Ukraine after Congress approved a $60 billion military aid package. Will this aid boost make an immediate impact? Plus, a look at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s trip to China, followed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s own visit in an effort to stabilize relations with China for Europe and the United States.
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Israel-Iran Tensions, Ukraine Aid Vote
Yasmeen Abutaleb, Anton La Guardia, and Peter Spiegel join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to analyze the implications of Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel earlier this week and discuss what’s next as tensions boil, sparking fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, after months of delay, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a plan to vote on providing aid to Ukraine. Will it pass?
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Kishida’s State Visit, Biden Criticizes Bibi, Yellen in China
This week, President Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to discuss Ukraine, AI and security in East Asia emphasizing the Japan-US alliance. Then, Biden criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the Israel-Hamas war enters its sixth month, deepening the Israel-US rift. Plus, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her trip to China to renew US-China dialogue. Ken Moriyasu, Prashant Rao, and Carla Anne Robbins join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.
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Latest Israeli Strikes, Post-Erdogan Turkey, AI Safety
The World Central Kitchen has suspended operations in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike killed 7 aid workers. Another Israeli airstrike in Damascus is igniting fears of retaliatory strikes from Iran. Meanwhile, Turkey's nationwide local elections dealt Turkish President Erdogan's ruling AK Party a major electoral defeat, signaling a change in Turkey’s political landscape, as the main opposition group claimed victory in major cities. Plus, the United States and United Kingdom signed an agreement on AI safety testing. Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Ryan Heath join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss these issues.
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