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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 46 MIN

The New Path to Peace? Ukraine, Gaza, & The Resurgence of ISIS

from This Week Explained · host Leon Media Network

This week, we break down the latest diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine, the dangerous new tactics complicating aid efforts in Gaza, and the brutal resurgence of ISIS on the African continent. Is a path to peace finally on the table, and what are the new global threats we need to be watching?Episode HighlightsUkraine Diplomacy: We discuss the new framework for a long-term peace deal in Ukraine, including a shift in Russia's position on security guarantees and the potential for a direct meeting between Putin and Zelensky.Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: We explore the dangerous new tactic of militants impersonating aid workers, the ongoing stalemate in ceasefire negotiations, and the internal political pressures facing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.ISIS Resurgence: We analyze the brutal comeback of ISIS in Africa, the strategic use of their newsletter Al-Naba to broadcast their intentions, and the chilling, religiously motivated violence targeting Christian communities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-explained--6199515/support.

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