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​Argentine President Javier Milei at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA, on November 6, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: US banks’ Argentina bailout plan falls through, Trump threatens Dem lawmakers, India is latest heist site, Saudi investment fund is stretched, & More

Trump's Middle East Love Triangle
The Debrief

Trump's Middle East Love Triangle

Trump now willing to pressure Netanyahu to salvage and expand ties with his Gulf allies?

​Palestinians carry an aid box distributed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, November 4, 2024.
What We're Watching

Gaza aid at lowest point in a year despite US ultimatum to Israel

Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as US ambassador to Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November, 11, 2023.
What We're Watching

Saudis in a tight spot

In Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (widely known as MBS) hosted a joint Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit, whose leaders on Saturday called for an immediate halt to Israel’s “barbaric” military assault in Gaza — stopping short of imposing political or economic sanctions on Israel.

Is the Middle East becoming the "new Europe”?
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Is the Middle East becoming the "new Europe”?

Will there be long-term regional consequences following the devastating Moroccan earthquake? Is the Middle East on its way to becoming “the new Europe"? And finally, Kim Jong Un is traveling to meet Putin. How concerned is the West? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Saudi-led peace talks on Ukraine
Quick Take

Saudi-led peace talks on Ukraine

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The Saudis are saying that they are going to host a broad peace conference on Ukraine this weekend. Lots to unpack here. First of all, the Ukrainians are going. It looks like the Americans are sending Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor. And the Ukrainians are saying that these talks will be on the basis of the ten-point peace plan that they rolled out last year.

Syria'n President Bashar Assad
News

Once frozen out, Bashar Assad is back in

Over the past decade, few Arab leaders have been willing to go anywhere near Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. Sure, he managed to hold on to a few friends – like Iran and Russia – but for the most part, the Syrian president has been considered persona non grata by regional bigwigs. Why is that changing?

Cutout of an oil tanker in a stormy sea
Economy

OPEC+ vs. the US

Oil prices soared Monday after a group of OPEC+ members (unexpectedly) announced that they'd slash production voluntarily by more than 1 million barrels per day.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, U.S April 3, 2023.
Europe

What We’re Watching: Trump’s day in court, Turkey stuffing Sweden, Egypt buddying up

Trump’s arraignment; Turkey keeps stuffing Sweden — why?; a battered Egypt searches for friends

Composite with photos of Joe Biden, Tsai Ing-wen, Xi Jinpingl, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Giorgia Meloni at a fancy dinner table
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World leaders: Thanks for nothing!

They have much to be thankful for this year — or maybe not. Here's a partial list.