Yaroslav Trofimov

Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal’s chief foreign-affairs correspondent, maps out how Iran sees the conflict tilting its way. He digs into the Strait of Hormuz as an economic weapon. The conversation tracks oil shocks, pressure on Washington, rising Revolutionary Guard power, and why any effort to reopen the waterway could become costly and dangerous.

Anna Merlan, a Senior Reporter at Mother Jones, sheds light on the White House's unprecedented control over the press pool, favoring far-right influencers. Brandy Zadrozny of NBC News discusses the implications of Dan Bongino's rise to the FBI, noting his prior anti-FBI stance. Yaroslav Trofimov from The Wall Street Journal explores changing U.S.-Russia relations, emphasizing Trump's influence on Republican foreign policy regarding Ukraine. This insightful conversation delves into media dynamics and the intersection of politics and national security.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent reporting from the Middle East, talks about rising Gulf hawkishness toward Iran and growing regional tensions. He describes life in the UAE under missile warnings and what Gulf states want from Tehran. He also warns why further escalation and increased U.S. deployments look likely.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ foreign-affairs correspondent covering Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Sharon Turlip, autos reporter on EV supply chains and factory conditions. Ryan Barber and Matt Wertz, reporters on Justice Department turmoil and private-credit redemptions. They discuss Bondi’s ouster and successor, investor withdrawals at Blue Owl and risks to private credit, and idle EV factories and local community impacts.

Yaroslav Trofimov, Wall Street Journal's chief foreign-affairs correspondent, discusses his book on the Russian invasion and Ukraine's war of independence. Topics include the strategic failure of the Russians, uneven war preparations by Ukraine, the peace talks, the design flaw of last year's counteroffensive, and the path to Ukrainian victory.

Yaroslav Trofimov discusses Ukraine's history, identity, and war of independence. Topics include Putin's miscalculations, Ukrainian resistance, Zelensky's role, international support, Mariupol siege, Russian aggression, and the future of the conflict.

Yaroslav Trofimov discusses the shake-up in Ukraine's military leadership while Aluf Benn debates Israel's self-destructive war. Randa Slim addresses the outcry in Iraq over the US strike, Nate Cohn explores why the economy isn't boosting Biden's poll numbers, and Jared Cohen talks about life after power for former US presidents.

CNN journalists Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir discuss the political storm within Israel and the call for elections amidst the country's war in Gaza. Sebastien Lai, son of embattled Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, shares the situation of his father and the concern for his well-being. Wall Street Journal Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov talks about the early days of the war in Ukraine and Western support. Data scientist Hannah Ritchie highlights the work of Our World in Data and understanding global problems.

Mai Presley, cultural connector exploring K-pop and Black music influence. Stephanie Fried, reporter on life along the Israel-Lebanon border. Orla Barry, Europe correspondent tracking a rise in anti-Semitic attacks. Yaroslav Trofimov, foreign affairs analyst on how the Middle East war reshapes Ukraine’s defenses and geopolitics. They discuss shifting air-defense priorities, drone warfare, regional alliances, and cultural crosscurrents.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ Middle East correspondent and author; Robbie Gramer, WSJ national security reporter; Karen DeYoung, Washington Post national security correspondent and biographer. They discuss Iran’s ongoing military strikes and missile/drone capabilities. They consider risks to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states’ shifting alignments. They explore how the conflict reshapes US-China ties and debates over US policy toward Cuba.