In this special year-end episode, hosts Bob McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins sit down with the New York Times’ chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe Steven Erlanger to review the biggest stories of the past year and discuss developments to watch in 2025. They analyze the conflicts and political developments in the Middle East and Europe, President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his national security team, the state of democracy worldwide, and more.

 

Mentioned on the Podcast

 

James M. Lindsay, “Ten Elections to Watch in 2025,” CFR.org

 

National Centers for Environmental Information, “Monthly Global Climate Report for October 2024,” NCEI.NOAA.gov

 

For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/world-next-year-wars-new-governments-stormy-weather-watch-2025