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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ivo Daalder
Ukraine
Iran
Russia
United States
Donald Trump
NATO
China
Gaza
European Union
Israel
Syria
Greenland
Venezuela
Trump Administration
Middle East
Hamas
Europe
Tariffs
Biden Administration
Hezbollah

Global events move fast—World Review helps you keep up. Each Friday, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder brings together leading journalists and experts to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next. A Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs podcast from Harvard Kennedy School. ivodaalder.substack.com

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• Martin Wolf argues that the Fed’s move is politically significant as much as economically justified, because Donald Trump’s demand for 1 percent rates is, in his words, “insane.”

• Missy Ryan adds that Trump’s economic focus seems cente... more

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• Nicholas Burns recounts being the new U.S. ambassador to NATO when the attacks happened and describes the urgent push to invoke Article V for the first time in NATO history.

• Meghan L. O’Sullivan explains how 9/11 helped push a generat... more

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• The Venezuela oil deal is framed as a huge geopolitical gamble, with claims of 65 billion barrels and a U.S. stake in a private Venezuelan company.

• Nahal Toosi explains why the deal is surrounded by legal, constitutional, and practica... more

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• Canada’s resistance to U.S. tariffs and what it means for Prime Minister Mark Carney

• Whether economic pressure can succeed against Iran where military action has not

• The weakening of U.S. leverage when allies are no longer wil... more

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Recent Guests

Missy Ryan
Staff writer at The Atlantic covering national security
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Episode: The Fed Raises Rates, Carney Swoons Europe, and the Saudis Confront the Houthis
Martin Wolf
Chief economics commentator and associate editor
Financial Times
Episode: The Fed Raises Rates, Carney Swoons Europe, and the Saudis Confront the Houthis
Peter Spiegel
Managing editor, Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: The Fed Raises Rates, Carney Swoons Europe, and the Saudis Confront the Houthis
Nicholas Burns
Ambassador, Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center fellow
Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11 — A Look Back
Meghan O'Sullivan
Director of the Belfer Center; former Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan
Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11 — A Look Back
Juliette Kayyem
Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security; former DHS official
Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11 — A Look Back
Shashank Joshi
Economist Defense Editor and Washington Bureau Chief
The Economist
Episode: Venezuela Oil Deal, A Depleted Military, and the CIA Warns Moscow
Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada Bureau Chief, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: US Canada Trade War, Economic D-Day, Trump's Playbook Falters
Anton LaGuardia
Diplomatic Editor
The Economist
Episode: US Canada Trade War, Economic D-Day, Trump's Playbook Falters

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Ivo Daalder
Host of World Review

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Dependably Intelligent

    Maybe, or even probably, the best foreign affairs podcast. Makes me smarter, or at least, way more aware of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viejo Abuela
    United States5 months ago
  • Outstanding discussion

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ceesked
    2 years ago
  • War in Middle East

    Terrific discussion and good to hear challenge and explanation of the options going forward. Must listen podcast every week! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great foreign affairs pod

    Journalists and commentators with differing perspectives and experiences offer a well-balanced discussion on global affairs. I definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Application Connoisseur
    United States2 years ago
  • Important podcast.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gypsy858
    France2 years ago

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Venezuela Oil Deal, A Depleted Military, and the CIA Warns Moscow
Q: What does backchannel diplomacy with Moscow actually accomplish in the current war, and is Ratcliffe's trip likely to deter Russia or simply buy time?
Backchannel outreach can maintain lines of communication and potentially shape negotiations, but it may not deter Russia if Moscow calculates that Western patience is wearing thin or that U.S. resolve is waning; it's a complicated signaling game rather than a guaranteed outcome.
Venezuela Oil Deal, A Depleted Military, and the CIA Warns Moscow
Q: So let's start with, I think, this week's big bombshell news that the United States has taken control effectively of 17 oil fields off the Vettelzweiland coast with an estimated 65 billion barrels of oil in their reserves. Is this deal actually built to succeed or is it meant to be some kind of economic fix?
The deal appears to be shaped by a mix of strategic signaling and financial maneuvering, with significant questions about feasibility, sovereignty, and long-term commitment, suggesting it may be as much about political messaging as about immediate oil production gains.
Looking Back at the World Cup: Politics, Nations and Who Gains Financially
Q: Did this World Cup actually deliver the financial windfall it promised?
Yes, Mehreen explains that the World Cup generated substantial windfall for FIFA due to high ticket prices, dynamic pricing, and strong secondary market activity; the money also circulates to global football associations supporting broader programs.
U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Deal, More Tariffs, New British Government
Q: What explains the normalization angle tied to the Abraham Accords, and how did Saudi Arabia react to that?
Felicia Schwartz notes that Trump's push to link the nuclear deal to normalization with Israel surprised Saudi officials, who were not ready to normalize and were frustrated by the abrupt linkage and timing.
U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Deal, More Tariffs, New British Government
Q: Is this deal a big departure from long-standing goals on nonproliferation, or why did the administration accept weaker terms?
Felicia Schwartz explains that the text has not been fully transmitted or reviewed, but what is known suggests a meaningful departure from hard containment norms due to potential enrichment on Saudi soil, with a two-year study to assess feasibility and concerns about transfer of technology and verification.

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A high-signal roundtable of international affairs with fast-moving geopolitics, economics, and diplomacy as its core. Episodes frequently feature veteran foreign correspondents and policy experts unpacking US-European relations, NATO dynamics, sanctions, and evolving security challenges—from Iran and Ukraine to AI governance and large-scale sporting events' geopolitical implications. A consistent strength is bringing diverse, frontline perspectives from major outlets and think tanks to illuminate how decisions in Washington, Brussels, and beyond ripple globally. The format often blends on-the-ground reporting with historical context and policy analysis, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights on what's happening and wh... more

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