About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of the war in Iran, shifting international alliances, and the state of press freedom, featuring insights from various guests.
From the war in Iran, to the global economy, to shifting international alliances - is the old world order gone for good? Former deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Iranian-American academic Vali Nasr on the latest in the war with Iran. Then, as the war's ripple effects seem to play into Putin's hands, the European perspective with Czech President Petr Pavel. CNN reporter Abeer Salman takes us to the West Bank, where Palestinian schoolchildren are protesting after Israeli settlers surrounded their school with razor wire. Then, Christiane speaks to former Israeli diplomat Colette Avital about how she is speaking out against her country's government. For World Press Freedom Day, we go back to 2007, when Christiane visited Moscow and discovered many journalists living in fear. And finally, how King Charles' first state visit to the U.S. has been centuries in the making. Air date: May 2, 2026 Guests: Wendy Sherman & Vali Nasr Petr Pavel Colette Avital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Christiane Amanpour
Guests: Wendy Sherman, Vali Nasr, Petr Pavel, Colette Avital
Topics covered
- global economy
- international alliances
- war in Iran
- European perspective
- press freedom
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- King Charles state visit
Keywords
- New World Order
- Iran war
- Putin
- European perspective
- Palestinian protests
- Israeli government
- press freedom
- King Charles
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran, West Bank, Moscow, U.S.
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