In This Episode
Ben and guest co-host Yalda Hakim, Sky Newsā Lead World News Presenter, discuss Donald Trump and Vladimir Putinās upcoming Alaska summit, previewing what might unfold, Ukraine’s predicament, and how Europe has struggled with being sidelined. They also talk about Trumpās fixation on the Nobel Peace Prize and his āreal estate diplomacy,ā as well as Israelās frightening plan to take over Gaza, the targeted killing of several Al Jazeera journalists, and Europeās uncoordinated response to Israelās expanding war and the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Finally, they discuss the fourth anniversary of the fall of Kabul and what life is like for women and girls under the Talibanās rule. Then, Tommy speaks with Michael C. Horowitz, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities, about how drones and artificial intelligence have ushered in a new era of warfare, and why the US military is lagging behind. Check out Yaldaās podcast, The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim.
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