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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 54 MIN

Justice in Syria, the UAE Saudi Break-up, and Tensions Across the Atlantic

from World Review with Ivo Daalder · host Ivo Daalder, Felicia Schwartz, Steven Erlanger, Deborah Amos

Key Topics   The emergence of war crimes trials in Syria and their impact on societal reconciliation The break between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over oil production and regional influence The decline of US-European relations amid troop withdrawals, trade disputes, and strategic disagreements The instability in Lebanon and the implications for Israeli and Lebanese relations The evolving nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran's regional posture and Israel's security The influence of U.S. policy decisions, including Syria’s oil pipelines and the Iran nuclear negotiations Links Deborah Amos - journalism.princeton.edu/people/deborah-amos-2018 Steven Erlanger - nytimes.com/by/steven-erlanger Felicia Schwartz - politico.com/staff/felicia-schwartz Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs —  belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder —  belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

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In this episode of World Review, Ivo Daalder and guests Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Felicia Schwartz explore key geopolitical developments across the Middle East and Europe, including Syria’s ongoing pursuit of justice, the Gulf rift over oil policies, and the unraveling transatlantic relationship. Experts provide deep analysis on how these conflicts and shifting alliances shape the global landscape.

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