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On this episode of The Spillover, host Sebastian Mallaby, joined by Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman, sits down with the World Bank President Ajay Banga and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to tackle the global jobs challenge. Both Banga and Raimondo a…

The war ended with a deal that gives Iran sanctions relief, reconstruction funds, and the ability to charge tolls on the world’s most critical waterway. While the White House may call it a victory, the costs suggest otherwise.

Anthropic is urging its rivals to pursue an unprecedented regime of AI arms control. The explosive advances in the company’s technology illustrate why that effort may be imperative even as it will be difficult to achieve.

How China’s currency manipulation Is warping the world economy.

Landslide victory in this month’s elections belies the country’s profound internal instability and degrading foreign relations.

A war launched amid nationalist fervor failed to yield the successes and benefits that proponents envisioned.

CFR President Michael Froman and four leading regional experts assess the details of Trump’s U.S.-Iran deal: what it achieves, what it defers, and what it means for Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf.

The Trump administration now demands that Asian partners dramatically increase defense spending—the same pressure it has applied to NATO allies for years. This push is giving China an opening in Asia it has long sought.

The G7 summit produced the transatlantic alignment—albeit a fragile one—that Europe had hoped for on Iran and Ukraine. But European leaders shouldn’t feel relieved. Now is the time to focus on building the strategic independence they will need if this consensus doesn’t hold…

The president stayed loyal to his party at the cost of deepening the Great Depression and ending his political career.

We Discuss: Mentioned on the Episode: Jack Watling, “Ukraine Turns the Tide,” Foreign Affairs Sauli Niinistö, “Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness,” European Commission Opinions expressed on The Pre…

May’s edition of China and Climate discusses President Vladimir Putin’s recent trip to China, highlighting the countries’ energy ties and pipeline agreement, China’s support of a recent UN General Assembly climate resolution, and China’s response to the conflict in Iran.

Latin America and the Caribbean is a global renewable energy leader, but climate stress, rising energy demand, aging infrastructure, investment gaps, and geopolitical competition are challenging the region’s energy future.

The United States and Iran are reportedly close to a long-awaited agreement, but it remains to be seen whether it resolves their major differences—including nuclear and missile programs, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s war with Iranian proxies.

CFR President Michael Froman analyzes the war in Iran and the complications of the current geopolitical moment.

The World Cup, the most-watched event in global sports, kicked off this week. Co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States are grappling with economic and security tensions, but the tournament could be an opportunity to bridge divides.

Ukraine’s continuing innovation in emerging capabilities—such as longer-range systems operating deeper into Russian territory, greater autonomy to avoid Russian jamming, and success in the Black Sea—have reversed recent Russian gains and presented new avenues for its success.

Investors have long treated bonds as a hedge against falling stock prices, but they no longer work that way. Regulators need to demand changes in bank risk management, and governments need to restore fiscal prudence.

Repercussions from the Iran war and the growing economic challenge posed by China are expected to dominate the annual meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) economies in France, but the attendance of President Donald Trump adds uncertainty to the summit’s outcome.

A Buddhist’s monk protest in South Vietnam shocked the world.

Travel bans, visa denials, safety fears, and record-high ticket prices are suppressing World Cup attendance—and threatening both FIFA’s promised $40 billion windfall and a U.S. tourism industry that was already struggling before the opening whistle.

We Discuss: Mentioned on the Episode: CDC Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, May 19, 2026 WHO Disease Outbreak News: Ebola caused by Bundibugyo Virus, DRC and Uganda, May 21, 2026 WHO Declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern, May 17…

We discuss: Mentioned on the Episode:  “IPOs: Number and Proceeds,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Jason Dean, “U.S. Officials Said to Discuss Taking Stakes in AI Companies,” The Information Natalia Emanuel, Emma Harrington, and Amanda Pallais, “Remote Work Leaves Y…

The United Nations’ new Scientific Panel on AI could give governments a shared evidentiary basis for policymaking—but only if it can balance independence, expertise, and political legitimacy.