The World Next Week

The World Next Week: February 9, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:52:34 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: President Obama presents the 2013 budget to Congress; the Senate Armed Services Committee debates worldwide threats; Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits Washington; and the one-year anniversary of Mubarak's ouster is marked.

The World Next Week: February 2, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:13 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: The debate over intervention in Syria continues; an annual security conference convenes in Munich; and the twentieth anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty is marked.

The World Next Week: January 26, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:05:47 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: UN nuclear inspectors visit Iran; a Republican primary is held in Florida; and Prime Minister Gilani's Supreme Court case resumes in Pakistan.

The World Next Week: January 19, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:38:46 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: President Obama delivers a State of the Union address; The debate over defense cuts heats up; South Carolina Republicans head to the polls; And the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos.

The World Next Week: January 12, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:36:58 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: U.S., Japan, and S. Korea foreign ministers discuss North Korea; Elections are held in Taiwan; The anniversary of Ben Ali's ouster is marked in Tunisia; And yet another GOP debate is held.

The World Next Week: January 5, 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:02:43 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Tensions mount in the Persian Gulf; A Republican primary takes place in New Hampshire; And Egyptians conclude the first free elections post-Mubarak.

The World Next Year: 2012

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:22:05 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming year from CFR.org.

The World Next Week: December 15, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:13:44 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: the Arab Spring's one year anniversary is marked; the U.S. Senate must pass a funding bill or face a government shutdown; and the Mercosur summit convenes in Uruguay.

The World Next Week: December 8, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:53:54 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Republican presidential candidates head to Iowa for a debate; President Obama hosts Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki; and Russia is expected to join the WTO.

The World Next Week: December 1, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:34:56 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: EU leaders meet for a critical summit; the Greek parliament votes on a 2012 budget; a conference on Afghanistan's future convenes without Pakistan; and the UK embassy attack bolsters a push for sanctions on Iran.

The World Next Week: November 17, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:53:14 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: time runs out for the debt-reduction supercommittee; Egyptian parliamentary elections get underway; and the anniversary of the Nuremberg trials is marked.

The World Next Week: November 10, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:41:54 -0500

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: The eurozone debt crisis spurs speculation of a breakup; the IAEA board of governors meets to discuss Iran; a North American leaders' summit convenes; and Aung San Suu Kyi weighs a return to Myanmar politics.

The World Next Week: November 3, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:06:34 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Hawaii hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit; GOP candidates meet again in Michigan; and the International Energy Agency releases its annual World Energy Outlook.

The World Next Week: October 27, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:36:43 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: NATO weighs an end to the Libya campaign; G20 leaders gather in Cannes; and the world's population is projected to reach 7 billion.

The World Next Week: October 20, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:27:40 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: United States-North Korea talks are held in Geneva; the first post-Arab Spring election takes place in Tunisia; and United Nations Day is marked.

The World Next Week: October 13, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:22:19 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Iran faces pressure over an alleged plot to kill a Saudi Envoy; Republican candidates convene for another debate; and elections are held for five non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

The World Next Week: October 6, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:24:40 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: G20 finance ministers meet in Paris amid an ongoing Eurozone crisis; Republican presidential hopefuls convene for another debate; and opening statements are heard in the "underwear bomber" trial.

The World Next Week: September 29, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:55:37 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: the UN Human Rights Council debates Syria; Afghanistan marks a decade since the U.S.-led invasion; the 30th anniversary of Egyptian President Sadat's assassination is marked.

The World Next Week: September 22, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:13:20 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Palestinians pursue UN statehood recognition; The U.S. tries to mitigate Mideast tensions; and the UN Security Council debates Afghanistan as the country mourns assassinated former Persident Rabbani.

The World Next Week: September 8, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:09:32 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is marked; the bipartisan super committee on deficit reduction begins work in Washington; Libyan rebel forces aim to close in on remaining Qaddafi loyalists; and national elections are held in Guatemala.

The World Next Week: September 1, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:07:52 -0400

CFR's Senior Fellow and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program Stewart Patrick and CFR.org Editor Robert McMahon preview major world events in the week ahead.

In this week's podcast: President Obama lays out an economic agenda as Congress returns from recess; international talks on Libya's transition are held in Paris; and the Assad regime in Syria faces increased sanctions.

The World Next Week: August 24, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:00:58 -0400

CFR's Director of Studies James Lindsay and CFR.org Editor Robert McMahon preview major world events in the week ahead.

In this week's podcast: the United Nations discusses operations in Libya; Republican presidential candidates react to the news from Tripoli; Japan’s governing party picks a new prime minister.

The World Next Week: August 17, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:51 -0400

CFR's Director of Studies James Lindsay and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program Stewart Patrick preview major world events in the week ahead.

In this week's podcast: The famine in the horn of Africa continues to unfold; Rebel gains in Libya may accelerate talk of an end to the conflict; and the UN Security Council debates its peacekeeping operations.

The World Next Week: August 4, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:01:03 -0400

CFR's Director of Studies James Lindsay and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program Stewart Patrick preview major world events in the week ahead.

In this week's podcast: The United States is expected to run out of money to pay its bills unless an agreement is reached on raising the debt ceiling; Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak stands trial in Cairo; and senior U.S. and North Korean diplomats hold 'explanatory' talks

The World Next Week: July 28, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:18:25 -0400

CFR's Director of Studies James Lindsay and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program Stewart Patrick preview major world events in the week ahead.

The World Next Week: July 21, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:07:26 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: the debt-ceiling standoff continues in Washington; U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Indonesia, Hong Kong, and China; Peru's President-elect Ollanta Humala is sworn in; and the UN Security Council debates Sudan and Libya.

The World Next Week: July 14, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:56:49 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: debt talks continue in Washington as default deadline looms; Secretary Clinton visits India; NATO forces hand Helmand's capital over to Afghan forces; and the UN Security Council debates the impact of Climate Change.

The World Next Week: July 7, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:38:07 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: South Sudan declares independence; the Syrian Government convenes a national dialogue; Republic Day is marked in Iraq; and the Royal newlyweds visit the United States.

The World Next Week: June 30, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:59:44 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Thailand holds general elections; Venezuela celebrates 200 years of independence; and Space Shuttle Atlantis launches into orbit for the final time.

The World Next Week: June 23, 2011

podcasts@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:18:21 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: U.S. troops begin to withdraw from Afghanistan; a changing of the guard among U.S. defense officials gets underway; and the Greek parliament votes on austerity measures.