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Cosmopolitics by Elise LabottThe key to Arctic defenseIf you missed my conversation with former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder here’s the recording. Ivo walks through the strategic importance of the Arctic, how Greenland fits in and why cooperation with NATO strengthen’s US security in the region. My take is below.Cosmopolitics depends on reader support. If you value serious foreign affairs journalism and interviews with guests like Ivo, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.The United States doesn’t need to own Greenland to secure it. Under a 1951 defense agreement, the U.S. enjoys sweeping military access - the...
2026-01-0944 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderWORLD REVIEW LIVE: Missiles for Ukraine? French Government survives no-confidence vote, with Karen DeYoung and Steven ErlangerThank you Elise Labott, Brenda Elthon, Peter Sukowski, Bob Fleischman, arvershbow@atlanticcouncil.org, and many others for tuning into my live video with Steven Erlanger and Karen DeYoung! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-1732 min
Cosmopolitics by Elise LabottThe art of knowing the dealCosmopolitians! In case you missed it, check out my Substack Live on World Review with Ivo Daalder and Yasmeen Abutaleb on next steps in Ukraine. It was a lively discussion that dissected the week’s frantic diplomacy, but also takes the conversation on Ukraine forward. It was great to be Yasmeen, who has covered the White House for years and has a sharp perspective on how this White House operates. Thanks to Ivo for hosting, and look forward to returning the favor and having him here on Cosmopolitics Danielle Pletka and I will be back today at 5:30 ET...
2025-08-2141 min
Cosmopolitics by Elise LabottCan NATO survive Trump with former US ambassador to NATO Ivo DaalderThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cosmopolitics.newsI really enjoyed this conversation with Ivo Daalder.There was plenty to say about NATO's "Trump summit," as Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it. Ivo agrees that the alliance bent itself around Trump's ego, preferences and attention span—from Secretary General Rutte's fawning praise (calling Trump "daddy"), to shortening the multi-day summit from two days to 2…
2025-06-2701 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderPutin-Xi Pact, India-Pakistan Crossfire, Netanyahu’s PushThis week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Moscow for a Victory Day parade and meetings meant to showcase and strengthen a strategic alliance. Both Xi and Russian President Putin have taken aim at US economic and military policies and are presenting themselves as a counterbalance to Western influence. Meanwhile, India launches airstrikes against Pakistani targets after a deadly Kashmir attack, prompting Pakistan to down multiple Indian aircraft and raising fears of wider conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals. And in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveils plans for a sweeping military operation in Gaza, involving a large-scale...
2025-05-0940 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderIsraeli Democracy, Russia-Africa Summit, and Spanish ElectionsNetanyahu’s judiciary bill has passed despite protests from the Israeli public and consternation from the Biden administration. Putin hosts African leaders after pulling out of the grain deal with Ukraine, and the Spanish far-right falls short in elections, although the new government's composition remains uncertain. The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses all this with Giles Whittell of Tortoise Media, and Elise Labott of Zivvy Media. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2023-07-2844 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderMacron Goes Off ScriptFrench President Emmanuel Macron has sparked outrage by sounding off on his return flight from China. Meanwhile, US officials scramble to reassure allies following a leak of highly classified information about the war in Ukraine. Plus, the IMF and World Bank spring meetings are underway in Washington. Council President Ivo Daalder talks details with Jamil Anderlini, Ryan Heath, and Elise Labott on World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2023-04-1446 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderXi U-Turns, Biden's Green Subsidies, Ukraine Gets Its TanksPresident Xi Jinping has introduced a series of policy shifts to turn the narrative around as the fallout from zero-COVID further strains China's economy. Will this smooth relations with the West, and is this new push authentic? Plus, what does the latest US-EU clash over clean energy subsidies mean for the future of climate change and global trade? And finally, Germany and the United States agree to send tanks to Ukraine. Ivo Daalder discusses with Jamil Anderlini, Elise Labott, and Peter Spiegel on World Review. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2023-01-2748 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderUkraine War Escalates, OPEC's Fallout, and Kim's Nuclear GamesThe war in Ukraine intensifies as Russia hurls missiles at civilians and critical infrastructure across the country. OPEC scales back oil production, with big repercussions for Saudi Arabia’s complicated US relationship. And North Korea moves closer to its first nuclear test in five years with the threat of conflict on the peninsula rising. Elise Labott, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder on World Review to discuss the fallout. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2022-10-1446 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderXi-Putin Summit, the UK after Elizabeth, and Ukraine Strikes BackAs Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet in Uzbekistan, does their nations' partnership truly have “no limits”? What does Queen Elizabeth II’s passing mean for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and Britain’s global role? And what might Ukrainian gains on the battlefield mean for the war's outcome and for continued Western support of Kyiv? Elise Labott, Philip Stephens, and Giles Whittell join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2022-09-1645 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderThe Perfect Storm – Heat Waves, Energy Crunches, and Climate ChangeAs the Northern Hemisphere battles record-setting heat waves and wildfires, Europe barrels towards a winter energy shortage that will chill homes and industrial output alike. This week—Nirmal Ghosh, Amna Nawaz, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to examine a perfect storm of energy and environment crises. Also up for discussion: What did Biden and Putin accomplish in their respective trips to the Middle East? And we’ll get the latest on unrest in Sri Lanka. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to America Abroad at i...
2022-07-2244 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderPutin Doubles Down in Ukraine, Germany's Business with Russia, and New NATO MembersRyan Heath, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss the next phase of war in Ukraine, more military assistance from US and NATO, and why Putin put an end to peace talks. Then, Finland and Sweden make moves to join NATO and Germany’s complicated corporate and trade relations with Russia. Prefer to watch the show instead? https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/events/world-review-apr-15 Like the show? Leave us a review! Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2022-04-1645 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderUkraine Calls on US to “Do More” While Russia FaltersElise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to walk through a week of diplomacy on the war in Ukraine. They look at Zelensky’s video speeches to world leaders and governing bodies, who’s winning the information war, Putin’s headspace after military setbacks and political isolation, and whether Russia's next move is diplomacy or escalation. Prefer to watch the show instead? Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to America Abroad at ivodaalder.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-1845 min
World Review with Ivo DaalderBiden's First Year, European Instability, and UkraineIn this edition, Ryan Heath, Elise Labott, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo to look at President Biden's first year, the highs and lows of the administration’s foreign policy, and how diplomats see where we are now. Then, their takes on how to prevent looming political instability in Europe and check in Russia and Ukraine. Prefer to watch the show instead? Visit https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/worldreview. Featuring: Ryan Heath - Host, Global Insider, POLITICO Elise Labott - Founder, Zivvy Media Gideon Rachman - Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times Ivo H. Daalder - President, Chicag...
2022-01-2143 min