Is the U.S. an Unreliable NATO Ally? Iceland's Former PM Weighs In
Christina Ruffini from One Decision asks Iceland's Former Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson whether the U.S. is becoming an unreliable ally for NATO.
Norman Roule on Iran’s Airstrikes and Fading Red Lines
Former senior CIA official Norman Roule delves into Iran's unprecedented airstrikes on Israel and the escalating regional tensions.
NATO’s Path to Ukraine: Amb. Smith on 2024 Plans
Ambassador Julianne Smith discusses NATO’s efforts to deepen ties with Ukraine ahead of the 2024 Washington Summit.
Adam Smith on Taiwan's Risk of Chinese Invasion
Congressman Adam Smith weighs in on the growing tensions between Taiwan and China, assessing the likelihood of an invasion in the coming years.
Sophie Pedder: Macron’s Erudition vs. Bardella’s Relatable Charm
Sophie Pedder of The Economist highlights the contrasting appeal of French political figures.
Amb. John Bolton: Israel's Haniyeh Assassination Signals Iran Can Be Targeted
Ambassador John Bolton explains that the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh serves as a clear message from Israel to Iran, indicating its capability to target high-profile figures within the country. Bolton suggests that to maintain credibility, Iran may feel compelled to respond with a significant act of aggression.
Leon Panetta: Global Flashpoints at an All-Time High Since World War II
Former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta tells Christina Ruffini that the world is facing an unprecedented number of flashpoints, the most he has seen since World War II.
Prolonged Conflict Could Weaken European Support, Says Clarissa Ward on Putin's Awareness
Clarissa Ward discusses how Vladimir Putin is keenly aware that a prolonged Ukraine-Russia conflict could lead to diminishing support, particularly in Europe, as economic concerns grow.
Penny Mordaunt: Ideological Conflict Can't Be Won Through Attrition Alone
Former UK Secretary of Defence Penny Mordaunt warns that while recent U.S. B-52 bomber deployments to the Middle East and Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure are significant, they alone cannot resolve the broader ideological conflict.