World Review with Ivo Daalder

Despite a three-day ceasefire, violence continues between Sudan’s top two generals competing for control of the country's remaining oil and energy resources. Once the fighting broke out, the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group offered to help mediate in the conflict. What is Russia's objective in Sudan? NPR’s Deborah Amos guests hosts World Review with Ryan Heath, Yvonne Murray, and Giles Whittell to discuss.  Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has proposed that Brazil and China form a “peace club” to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, does fighting in Sudan foretell a civil war? Plus, Putin's invasion continues to revolutionize NATO with the Ukraine Defense Contact Group convening in Germany on Friday. Council President Ivo Daalder talks details with Steve Erlanger, Prashant Rao, and Carla Robbins on World Review.  Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked outrage by sounding off on his return flight from China. Meanwhile, US officials scramble to reassure allies following a leak of highly classified information about the war in Ukraine. Plus, the IMF and World Bank spring meetings are underway in Washington. Council President Ivo Daalder talks details with Jamil Anderlini, Ryan Heath, and Elise Labott on World Review.    Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Donald Trump has been indicted on 34 felony counts, the first criminal charges to be brought against a former president. What does this mean for America's global standing and the future of its criminal justice system? Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen head to China and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Plus, Northern Ireland marks 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. Council President Ivo Daalder tackles these issues with Deborah Amos, Nirmal Ghosh, and Philip Stephens on World Review.   Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Clashes continue in France over pension reform, raising pressure on Macron. Meanwhile, Netanyahu pauses judicial reform after public outcry for sacking his defense minister. Plus, Xi Jinping met with Putin for two days of joint criticism of the West and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives stateside. Council President Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Roger Cohen, Bobby Ghosh, and Anton La Guardia on World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

This week marked the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. The World Review team looks back at the war’s impact on the Middle East, the West, and global stability, and the international cost of American intervention in Iraq when it comes to support for issues like Ukraine today. Council President Ivo Daalder is joined by Susan Glasser, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins.  Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Beijing brokers a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with big implications for the civil war in Yemen. Plus, the AUKUS crew unveils plans for nuclear-powered Australian submarines. What does this mean for the future of US-China tensions and the potential repercussions in the Indo-Pacific? Council President Ivo Daalder dives in with Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel on World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

President Xi Jinping tightens his grip over the Chinese Communist Party by embarking on a third five-year term. Meanwhile, Russia’s new offensive sputters as Ukraine builds up its own forces. Plus, fallout from the G-20 meeting begs the question: has India’s foreign policy hit a wall? Council President Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Ravi Agrawal, Steven Erlanger, and Nahal Toosi on World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Biden are set to discuss Germany's shifting role in Europe after a year of Russia's war. How can both nations best support Ukraine? Plus, Israeli police crack down on the thousands protesting Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul. Guest host Carla Anne Robbins is joined by Caroline de Gruyter, Bobby Ghosh, and Stefan Kornelius to talk details on World Review.   Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe

President Biden showed solidarity with Ukraine in a surprise visit to Kyiv, while China’s top diplomat Wang Yi touched down in Russia to strengthen the countries' relationship. Is this meeting a precursor to one between Putin and Xi? Plus, Putin suspends Russia's participation in the New START nuclear pact. CFR’s Carla Anne Robbins guests hosts World Review with Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Nirmal Ghosh for a discussion on where the three powers stand at the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.   Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe