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April 21, 2022

France
China-Solomon Islands Pact, French Presidential Runoff, and More

U.S. officials visit the Solomon Islands to discuss China, voters in France head to the polls for a presidential runoff, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to India.

Podcast Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reviews the honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon The World Next Week

November 9, 2023

Indo-Pacific
Biden and Xi at APEC, Macron’s Gaza Conference, Arab League Emergency Summit, and More

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit begins in San Francisco with U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to meet on the sidelines; French President Emma…

Podcast A sign advertising the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in San Francisco, California on November 8, 2023.
Podcast by Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins The World Next Week

February 10, 2022

Diplomacy and International Institutions
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, Germany’s Ukraine Diplomacy, and More

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Kyiv and Moscow, and some countries start to loosen COVID-19 restrictions.

Podcast New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reacts as he speaks during a joint press conference with European Council President, following their meeting, at the EU headquarters, in Brussels, on December 10, 2021.
Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon The World Next Week

March 2, 2022

Ukraine
Perspective on Ukraine, With Richard Haass

In this special episode, Why It Matters sits down with CFR President Richard Haass to ask the basic questions about the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s frame of mind, and his threa…

Podcast Russian service members walk past BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles during tactical combat exercises
Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra Why It Matters

August 22, 2023

Saudi Arabia
Israeli-Saudi Peace Deal, With Steven A. Cook

Steven A. Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ongoing negotiations to normalize relations between Israe…

Podcast U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting at a hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 16, 2022.
Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Steven A. Cook The President’s Inbox

October 17, 2019

Syria
Tumult Persists in Syria, Brexit Negotiations Continue, and More

Turmoil continues throughout northern Syria, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson strives for a last-minute Brexit deal, and Canada holds a general election.

Podcast Anti-Brexit protestors hold placards outside the Houses of Parliament in London.
Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon The World Next Week