Poised to be the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris has kicked off her campaign after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. How does her nomination change the race, and what impact will she have on foreign policy? Then, as the Israel-Hamas war continues into its ninth month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits DC to discuss a hostage and cease-fire deal. Plus, what to expect from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Indo-Pacific region. Susan Glasser, Ken Moriyasu, and Prashant Rao join World Review with Ivo Daalder this week to examine these issues.

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he would be selecting Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. What does Vance’s background look like, and what does the Trump-Vance ticket mean for the world? Then, as war in Gaza continues, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington DC next week and address a joint session of Congress. Plus, a look at the EU’s new leadership. Yasmeen Abutaleb, Michael Bernbaum, and Steven Erlanger join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to dive into these issues on this week’s episode of World Review.

NATO leaders met this week in Washington, DC to discuss several topics on the 75th anniversary of the summit. Hot topics included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, and political challenges many alliance members are facing at home. Then, a look at the French and British election results and what they mean for the future of Europe. Plus, what to expect from Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s newly elected president. Kim Ghattas, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join World Review with Ivo Daalder to dive into these issues.

As the UK and French snap elections loom, Matt Kaminski, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Giles Whittell join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to discuss the impact and implications of these elections on Europe, the West, and the world at large. Then, looking ahead at NATO’s 75th anniversary and what we can expect at the upcoming NATO Summit.

Last weekend, Ukraine held its first peace summit with an aim of presenting a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia. More than 100 countries and international organizations were present, but despite strong support from the West, Russia and China were absent, and key global powers refused to sign the Ukraine peace document. Then, Putin’s visit to North Korea resulted in a new mutual defense pact between the two countries. Plus, a look at Trump’s foreign policy. Steven Erlanger, Ken Moriyasu, and Nahal Toosi, join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.

Voters in 27 countries of the European Union took to the polls last week to elect the next European Parliament. While the far-right parties made major gains in France, Germany, and Italy, the centrists held on for a clear victory. How will these results impact the EU and its member states? Meanwhile, Italy hosts the G7 Summit this week as leaders come together to discuss issues such as Ukraine, Gaza, and immigration. Plus, the latest news on a ceasefire plan for Gaza. Karen DeYoung, Matt Kaminski, and Stefan Kornelius join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these stories.

Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and the former mayor of Mexico City, is set to become the first female president in the 200-year history of Mexico’s republic. What does her victory mean for Mexico? Then, in another major election across the globe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, though opposition parties gained seats in parliament. Now forced to form a coalition government, what will Modi’s third term look like? Plus, Biden announced a three-phase cease-fire plan from Israel to Hamas to end the war in Gaza. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Deborah Amos, Bobby Ghosh, and David Luhnow on this week's World Review.

Far-right parties are on the rise and dominating the polls in Europe. With elections happening in June, can a far-right European Union really happen? Then, dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, further isolating Israel on the international stage and increasing pressure on the Biden administration to pull back support. Plus, European allies are proposing allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons inside Russia. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives into these issues with Prashant Rao, Anna Sauerbrey, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.