Hosts: Lane Greene, International Correspondent, Economist
Robert McMahon, Deputy Editor, CFR.org
January 9, 2009
CFR.org Deputy Editor Robert McMahon and Economist International Correspondent Lane Greene preview major world events in the week ahead.
In this week's podcast: Russia's recent shutoff of gas to Europe through Ukraine; the third week of Israeli attacks on Gaza; the latest on the global economic crisis; Barack Obama, as he prepares a stimulus plan and puts the final touches on the incoming administration; and, in the final week of his presidency, the Bush legacy.
The World Next Week is a coproduction of CFR.org and the Economist.
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