<ul>
 <li>The evolving ceasefire and military dynamics in Ukraine, including the Western response and Ukraine's increasing technological resilience</li>
 <li>Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire extension, Hezbollah's role, and opportunities for strengthening Lebanese sovereignty</li>
 <li>Iran’s nuclear ambitions, domestic fractures, and the prospects for a diplomatic resolution amid US-Iran tensions</li>
 <li>The impact of US foreign policy, regional alliances, and the importance of strategic patience and expertise</li>
 <li>Ukraine’s military remains strong, with signs of a shift in the battlefield, including increasing drone attacks deep inside Russia</li>
 <li>Europe is rethinking its security posture, increasingly looking towards Ukraine’s resilience and local defense capabilities</li>
 <li>Lebanon’s internal political landscape offers a window for US and European allies to support state-building and disarmament efforts</li>
 <li>Iran faces multiple asymmetries—geographical, military, and trust-related—that complicate negotiations and potential agreements</li>
 <li>US influence in the Middle East is waning, highlighting the need for regional actors to diversify alliances and strengthen capabilitiesThe Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The evolving ceasefire and military dynamics in Ukraine, including the Western response and Ukraine's increasing technological resilience&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire extension, Hezbollah's role, and opportunities for strengthening Lebanese sovereignty&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Iran’s nuclear ambitions, domestic fractures, and the prospects for a diplomatic resolution amid US-Iran tensions&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The impact of US foreign policy, regional alliances, and the importance of strategic patience and expertise&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Ukraine’s military remains strong, with signs of a shift in the battlefield, including increasing drone attacks deep inside Russia&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Europe is rethinking its security posture, increasingly looking towards Ukraine’s resilience and local defense capabilities&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Lebanon’s internal political landscape offers a window for US and European allies to support state-building and disarmament efforts&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Iran faces multiple asymmetries—geographical, military, and trust-related—that complicate negotiations and potential agreements&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;US influence in the Middle East is waning, highlighting the need for regional actors to diversify alliances and strengthen capabilitiesThe Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>

In this episode of WorldView, Ivo Daalder hosts a comprehensive discussion on recent developments in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Iran, analyzing the current geopolitical shifts and potential opportunities amid ongoing conflicts. Experts share insights into the implications for regional stability, US influence, and future diplomatic strategies.

Iran War Ceasefire, Lebanon & Israel Talks, Ukraine’s New Vibe

Key Topics
<ul>
 <li>The Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't</li>
 <li>US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan: prospects for a deal and the limits of unilateral diplomacy</li>
 <li>Europe's divided response: the Paris talks between Macron and Starmer and the question of inserting Europeans into the negotiations</li>
 <li>The Strait of Hormuz as Iran's ultimate leverage — and what "open" really means for trapped mariners</li>
 <li>Viktor Orbán's stunning defeat in Hungary: the economy, corruption, and the cohesion funds that sealed his fate</li>
 <li>Peter Magyar and TISA: how new is Hungary's new direction, and what does it mean for the EU and Ukraine?</li>
 <li>Orbán's fall as a setback for Putin, Trump, and the global far-right populist network</li>
 <li>Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV: the politics of attacking the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics</li>
 <li>Hispanic and Catholic voters: the political costs of the President vs. Pope standoff</li>
 <li>The limits of populism: from Budapest to Washington, is the far right losing its popular touch?</li>
</ul>
Links
<ul>
 <li>Christina Ruffini — <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AX7AZxLijDQ/christina-ruffini" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AX7AZxLijDQ/christina-ruffini</a></li>
 <li>Karin Axelsson — <a href="https://politiken.dk/person/7961_Karin_Axelsson" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://politiken.dk/person/7961_Karin_Axelsson</a></li>
 <li>Jamie Dettmer — <a href="http://politico.eu/author/jamie-dettmer" rel="noopener noreferrer">politico.eu/author/jamie-dettmer</a></li>
 <li>Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — <a href="http://belfercenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org</a></li>
 <li>World Review with Ivo Daalder — <a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder</a></li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Topics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan: prospects for a deal and the limits of unilateral diplomacy&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Europe's divided response: the Paris talks between Macron and Starmer and the question of inserting Europeans into the negotiations&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The Strait of Hormuz as Iran's ultimate leverage — and what "open" really means for trapped mariners&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Viktor Orbán's stunning defeat in Hungary: the economy, corruption, and the cohesion funds that sealed his fate&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Peter Magyar and TISA: how new is Hungary's new direction, and what does it mean for the EU and Ukraine?&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Orbán's fall as a setback for Putin, Trump, and the global far-right populist network&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV: the politics of attacking the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Hispanic and Catholic voters: the political costs of the President vs. Pope standoff&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The limits of populism: from Budapest to Washington, is the far right losing its popular touch?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Christina Ruffini — &lt;a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AX7AZxLijDQ/christina-ruffini" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AX7AZxLijDQ/christina-ruffini&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Karin Axelsson — &lt;a href="https://politiken.dk/person/7961_Karin_Axelsson" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://politiken.dk/person/7961_Karin_Axelsson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Jamie Dettmer — &lt;a href="http://politico.eu/author/jamie-dettmer" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;politico.eu/author/jamie-dettmer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;World Review with Ivo Daalder — &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>

Join Ivo Daalder and guests as they examine a fragile moment in the Iran conflict, a political earthquake that ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year reign in Hungary, and the extraordinary public clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV.

Iran: Blockade or Negotiate, Hungary Earthquake, President vs. Pope

Key Topics
<ul>
 <li>The fragile Iran ceasefire: achievements and uncertainties</li>
 <li>US presidential objectives and their evolution during the Iran conflict</li>
 <li>NATO's membership challenges amid US skepticism and strategic disagreements</li>
 <li>The influence of domestic politics on international alliances</li>
 <li>The strategic implications of the Strait of Hormuz closure</li>
 <li>The future of transatlantic relations and alliance cohesion</li>
 <li>Pakistan’s mediating role and regional power shifts</li>
 <li>The impact of US military actions on Middle Eastern geopolitics</li>
 <li>Broader implications for global stability post-Ukraine and Afghanistan</li>
</ul>
 
  
Links
David Luhnow - wsj.com/news/author/david-luhnow
Michael Birnbaum - washingtonpost.com/people/michael-birnbaum
Catherine Philp - thetimes.com/profile/catherine-philp
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - <a href="http://belfercenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org/</a>
World Review with Ivo Daalder - <a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Key Topics&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The fragile Iran ceasefire: achievements and uncertainties&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;US presidential objectives and their evolution during the Iran conflict&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;NATO's membership challenges amid US skepticism and strategic disagreements&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The influence of domestic politics on international alliances&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The strategic implications of the Strait of Hormuz closure&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The future of transatlantic relations and alliance cohesion&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Pakistan’s mediating role and regional power shifts&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The impact of US military actions on Middle Eastern geopolitics&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Broader implications for global stability post-Ukraine and Afghanistan&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Links&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;David Luhnow - wsj.com/news/author/david-luhnow&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Michael Birnbaum - washingtonpost.com/people/michael-birnbaum&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Catherine Philp - thetimes.com/profile/catherine-philp&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;World Review with Ivo Daalder - &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Join Ivo Daalder and guests as they discuss how recent US foreign policy shifts impact NATO's unity and the complex negotiations surrounding the Iran conflict. This episode features insights from experts on geopolitics, alliance resilience, and regional stability.

Iran War Fragile Ceasefire, Strategic Mistakes, NATO Lives Another Day

Key Topics
The real implications of the Strait of Hormuz closing—how it’s causing energy shocks, economic disruptions, and geopolitical shifts.
Why Israel’s military campaign, despite overwhelming strength, might be eroding its long-term security stability.
The calculus shaping Gulf leaders’ fears and hopes amid rising regional tensions.
Inside the secret strategies and political dilemmas that threaten to turn localized conflicts into larger regional or even global crises.
Hosted by Harvard’s Belfer Center, this episode offers powerful insights into international security, regional politics, and the broader implications for global stability.
 
Links
Bobby Ghosh - bobbyghosh.substack.com
Gideon Rachman - ft.com/gideon-rachman
Isabel Coles - observer.co.uk/contributor/isabel-coles
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - belfercenter.org/
World Review with Ivo Daalder - belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

<description>&lt;p&gt;Key Topics&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The real implications of the Strait of Hormuz closing—how it’s causing energy shocks, economic disruptions, and geopolitical shifts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why Israel’s military campaign, despite overwhelming strength, might be eroding its long-term security stability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The calculus shaping Gulf leaders’ fears and hopes amid rising regional tensions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Inside the secret strategies and political dilemmas that threaten to turn localized conflicts into larger regional or even global crises.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Harvard’s Belfer Center, this episode offers powerful insights into international security, regional politics, and the broader implications for global stability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Links&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bobby Ghosh - bobbyghosh.substack.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Gideon Rachman - ft.com/gideon-rachman&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Isabel Coles - observer.co.uk/contributor/isabel-coles&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - belfercenter.org/&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;World Review with Ivo Daalder - belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this episode of World Review, Ivo Dalder and guests pull back the curtain on the complex web of conflicts, diplomacy, and power plays shaping global stability right now. When President Trump took to the airwaves to justify his approach to Iran, few predicted the ripple effects that would unfold—from the strategic weaknesses in Israel’s long-term security to the devastating impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. You'll discover how a prolonged war in Gaza, the shifting alliances of Gulf states, and Iran’s evolving threats are pushing the region toward a potential tipping point—and why military solutions might only deepen the chaos.

Trump's Speech Leaves Many Questions, Impact of the Strait's Closure, Israel's Security Strategy

Key Topics
<ul>
 <li>President Trump's claims of Iran begging for a deal and the US military's posture in the Gulf</li>
 <li>The rift between the US and Europe, NATO's limited involvement, and European responses</li>
 <li>The impact of recent European elections on future political directions</li>
 <li>The emerging global payment systems bypassing traditional US sanctions</li>
 <li>The broader implications of US and European foreign policy strategies</li>
</ul>
Links
Edward Luce - <a href="https://www.ft.com/edward-luce" rel="noopener noreferrer">ft.com/edward-luce</a>
Peter Speigel - <a href="http://washingtonpost.com/people/peter-spiegel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/peter-spiegel/</a>
Stefanie Bolzen - <a href="https://www.welt.de/autor/stefanie-bolzen/" rel="noopener noreferrer">welt.de/autor/stefanie-bolzen/</a>
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - <a href="http://belfercenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org/</a>
World Review with Ivo Daalder - <a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Key Topics&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;President Trump's claims of Iran begging for a deal and the US military's posture in the Gulf&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The rift between the US and Europe, NATO's limited involvement, and European responses&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The impact of recent European elections on future political directions&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The emerging global payment systems bypassing traditional US sanctions&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The broader implications of US and European foreign policy strategies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Links&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Edward Luce - &lt;a href="https://www.ft.com/edward-luce" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;ft.com/edward-luce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Peter Speigel - &lt;a href="http://washingtonpost.com/people/peter-spiegel/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/peter-spiegel/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stefanie Bolzen - &lt;a href="https://www.welt.de/autor/stefanie-bolzen/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;welt.de/autor/stefanie-bolzen/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;World Review with Ivo Daalder - &lt;a href="http://belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this episode of "World Review," Ivo Daalder discusses the evolving situation in Iran, NATO's role, and the shifting landscape of European politics amidst global tensions. Join us as we break down key developments and their implications for international stability.

Iran: Diplomacy or escalation? The big rift in NATO. Europe's fragmented politics.

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

World Review with Ivo Daalder

Details

Recent Episodes