Stephen Pomper

Renata Segura, Director for Latin America & Caribbean at the International Crisis Group, and Stephen Pomper, Chief of Policy, dive into the U.S. operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. They discuss the Chavista government's surprising cohesion under U.S. pressure for oil concessions. The conversation explores the implications for Cuba and broader Latin America, and questions whether a democratic transition is feasible. They also analyze the Trump administration's provocative rhetoric regarding Greenland and the potential challenges for U.S. foreign policy.

Ali Vaez, Iran expert, outlines Tehran's leadership shift and limited off-ramps. Yasmine Farouk, Gulf director, maps divergent Gulf state responses. Mairav Zonszein, Israel analyst, explains durable public support and strategic aims. Stephen Pomper, policy chief, and Michael Wahid Hanna, U.S. director, assess Washington's decision-making, narrow counsel and the high risk of further escalation.

Comfort Ero, Crisis Group's president, and CEO, and Stephen Pomper, Chief of Policy, discuss Crisis Group's '10 Conflicts to Watch in 2024'. They explore conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Ethiopia, the Sahel, Haiti, Armenia-Azerbaijan, the Middle East, and the U.S.-China rivalry. They also touch on trends in conflict, U.S. elections, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the changing dynamics of U.S. influence, prospects for a peace deal in Ukraine, and the role of the U.S. in peace and diplomacy.