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Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.

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Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.

    Netanyahu’s plans for Rafah; The debate over banning TikTok; The future of AI warfare; Chaos in Haiti

    Netanyahu’s plans for Rafah; The debate over banning TikTok; The future of AI warfare; Chaos in Haiti

    This week on the show, Fareed speaks with Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland, about Netanyahu’s plans for Rafah, and Chuck Schumer’s calls for elections in Israel. Is the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a mirage?
    Then, the U.S. House of representatives passed a bill this week that could lead to a bank on TikTok. Fareed hosts a spirited debate with Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and former general counsel at the National Security Agency Glenn Gerstell. They discuss the security risks that the Chinese-owned app poses for its 170 million American users, and whether the ban could have first amendment implications.
    Next, Paul Scharre of the Center for a New American Security provides a chilling update on the future of fully autonomous weapons. Will machines soon make decisions on the battlefield without humans? 
    Finally, Amy Wilentz, contributing editor at The Nation, joins the show to shed light on the chaos that is unfolding in Haiti, as gangs run rampant in the capital. 
     
    GUESTS: Shibley Telhami (@ShibleyTelhami), Kori Schake (@KoriSchake), Glenn Gerstell , Paul Scharre (@paul_scharre), Amy Wilentz (@amywilentz)
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    • 40 min
    Biden's reelection challenges amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine; Russian nuclear capabilities and the threat of another arms race; What it means to be Jewish today

    Biden's reelection challenges amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine; Russian nuclear capabilities and the threat of another arms race; What it means to be Jewish today

    This week on the show, Fareed hosts an all-star panel with The New Yorker's Susan Glasser and Ian Bremmer of The Eurasia Group. They discuss President Biden's reelection challenges, his administration's response to the war in Gaza, and the obstacles to securing more US funding for Ukraine. Then, CNN Anchor and Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto joins the show to talk about US concerns surrounding Russia's potential use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Plus, Fareed and Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman speak about Feldman's new book, "To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People." 

    GUESTS: Susan Glasser (@sbg1), Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer), Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto), Noah Feldman (@NoahRFeldman)
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    • 40 min
    Former Israeli prime minister on the dangers of Netanyahu's coalition; Why President Biden should go to the Knesset; Billy Joel's new song, "Turn the Lights Back On" and its stunning music video; Greece's amazing transformation

    Former Israeli prime minister on the dangers of Netanyahu's coalition; Why President Biden should go to the Knesset; Billy Joel's new song, "Turn the Lights Back On" and its stunning music video; Greece's amazing transformation

    This week on the show, Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel, speaks to Fareed about why he thinks current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition has led Israel in a terrible direction—and that Palestinians must have the right to self-determination.
    They also discuss the prospect of President Joe Biden addressing Israel's people directly at its parliament, the Knesset. Then, legendary singer, songwriter and piano man Billy Joel and his collaborator, Producer/Director Freddy Wexler, join the show to talk about the inspiration behind Joel's new song, "Turn the Lights Back On." They also discuss the music video that accompanies the ballad and its amazing use of AI. Plus, Fareed explains how Greece, once the "sick man" of Europe, got cured.
    GUESTS:
    Ehud Olmert, Billy Joel (@billyjoel), Freddy Wexler
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    • 40 min
    Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the dark side of El Salvador's dramatic transformation; the disturbing rise in antisemitism since October 7th; Indonesia's stunning election

    Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the dark side of El Salvador's dramatic transformation; the disturbing rise in antisemitism since October 7th; Indonesia's stunning election

    This week on the show, as the war in Ukraine marks two years since Russia's invasion, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski joins Fareed to discuss Donald Trump’s comments about letting Russia “do whatever the hell they want” with NATO countries that don’t “pay [their] own bills” and what Ukraine’s war effort would look like without US support.

    Then, El Salvador was the most dangerous country in the world, now it’s safer than the US. American Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Brian Winter fills Fareed in on the person in charge of that transformation, Nayib Bukele, and how it came at great cost to human rights and rule of law.

    Next, Dara Horn, author of "People Love Dead Jews", discusses with Fareed how the war in Gaza has led to a rise in antisemitism and "Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Antisemitic Lies" (as her recent article for The Atlantic was titled).

    Finally, Fareed looks at what appear to be stunning results of Indonesia’s recent Presidential election.

    GUEST: Radoslaw Sikorski @sikorskiradek, Brian Winter @BrazilBrian, Dara Horn @DaraHorn, 
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    • 34 min
    Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison; Europe's reaction to Trump's incendiary remarks about NATO; Prospects for peace in the Israel-Hamas war; Giorgia Meloni's moment; Allies of Pakistan’s jailed ex-leader Imran Khan win big in Paki

    Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison; Europe's reaction to Trump's incendiary remarks about NATO; Prospects for peace in the Israel-Hamas war; Giorgia Meloni's moment; Allies of Pakistan’s jailed ex-leader Imran Khan win big in Paki

    This week on the show, David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker, joins the show to discuss the tragic death of Putin’s opposition leader Alexey Navalny inside a Russian prison, Navalny’s legacy, and what this means for Putin’s Russia.
     
    Then, former Prime Minister to Sweden, Carl Bildt, speaks with Fareed about Trump’s incendiary remarks about NATO and Europe’s response.
     
    Next, Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations president emeritus, discusses prospects for peace between Israel and Hamas.
     
    Then, Fareed explains why this is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's moment.
     
    Plus, winning an election from jail. Allies of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won big in Pakistan elections this week. Fareed speaks to Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, about how this was possible and what it means for Pakistan.

    Finally, Fareed gives his take on Tucker Carlson’s misguided affinity for Moscow.
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    • 42 min
    Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief; is Israel's war self-destructive?; outcry in Iraq over U.S. strike on militia chief; with an improving economy, why isn’t Biden polling better?; how former US presidents approach life after power

    Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief; is Israel's war self-destructive?; outcry in Iraq over U.S. strike on militia chief; with an improving economy, why isn’t Biden polling better?; how former US presidents approach life after power

    This week, Fareed speaks with Yaroslav Trofimov, the Wall Street Journal's chief foreign affairs correspondent, to discuss a major shake-up in Ukraine's military leadership amidst a new approach to the war. Will it change the state of battle?

    Next, Aluf Benn, Haaretz editor-in-chief, joins the show to discuss the sentiment on the ground in Israel, the strengths and weaknesses of President Netanyahu's coalition, and why he thinks the war is "Israel's self-destruction".

    Then, Randa Slim, the director of Conflict Resolutions Program at the Middle East Institute, talks to Fareed about the outcry in Iraq over the U.S. strike on a senior leader of a pro-Iranian militia in Baghdad. Might it spark an expulsion of U.S. forces from Iraq?

    Next, Fareed ask New York Times chief political analyst Nate Cohn why an improving economy doesn’t seem to be helping President Biden's poll numbers.

    Finally, Jared Cohen, author of "Life after Power", sits down with Fareed to discuss how former presidents find purpose after leaving the Oval Office.
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
2.8K Ratings

2.8K Ratings

Critime ,

Musk biographer interview

I typically wait with baited breath for the next episode of Fareed’s podcast. But the softball interview with Walter Isaccson was so incredibly boring and predictable that I didn’t bother to listen to the end of it. I get why the interview with Mark Miley was a snore — the guy is a legend who is retiring. But Musk is another Trump-style man child and his biographer is an enabler. The interview convinced me that I have no interest in reading the book — so at least thanks for that.

Christine Gunselman ,

Love this

Great podcast - Love the guests and the reporting, and frankly, I like his take on things. Very centric.

Bleecker44 ,

How far this show has fallen

GPS used to attempt to have an intellectual debate in the world marketplace of ideas

It has now become Hamas’s best friend with a parade of one sided views and Fareed’s unceasing personal attacks on the people of Israel.

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