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Fareed Zakaria GPS

Fareed Zakaria GPS

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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.2010-2026 CNN Politics & Government
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  • War with Iran: Reactions from Biden’s National Security Adviser; Will the Kurds Be Pulled into the Fighting?

    War with Iran: Reactions from Biden’s National Security Adviser; Will the Kurds Be Pulled into the Fighting?
    Mar 8 2026
    Today on the show, the US and Israel are now in week two of warring with Iran and Fareed speaks with Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s former National Security Adviser, about how fighting is likely to proceed, the larger regional implications, and how the war might embolden Russia and China. Then, Fareed is joined by former US ambassador Peter Galbraith to discuss Trump’s flip-flopping on bring Kurdish forces into the war with Iran. Later, Fareed talks to Mina Al-Oraibi, editor in chief of the UAE newspaper The National, about how Gulf countries are reacting amid ongoing drone and missile strikes from Iran—and how might this shift geopolitics in the region. Finally, the U.S. produces the most advanced weapons in the world. Fareed asks defense editor at The Economist Shashank Joshi if America has enough of them to sustain an extended war in the Middle East. Guests: Jake Sullivan (@jakejsullivan), Peter Galbraith, Mina Al-Oraibi (@AlOraibi), Shashank Joshi (@shashj) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Striking Iran: Analysis from the Global Public Square

    Striking Iran: Analysis from the Global Public Square
    Mar 1 2026
    Fareed Zakaria reports that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini has been killed amid U.S.-Israel attacks under “Operation Epic Fury,” with Trump urging Iranians to overthrow their government and promising continued bombing despite recently ongoing nuclear talks that Oman said had made breakthroughs. Zakaria argues the war lacks clear legal and strategic grounding, that airpower rarely achieves regime change, and that unilateral action undermines rules-based order, while Iran’s weakness and regional backlash—especially after strikes on Gulf states hosting U.S. assets—may not translate into Trump’s stated aims. Guests discuss the decapitation strikes, the likely next targets including Iran’s naval forces and IRGC mid-tier leadership, and the risk of leadership-targeting becoming more common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • The Global Square: Navigating Economic and Political Challenges

    The Global Square: Navigating Economic and Political Challenges
    Feb 22 2026
    On GPS this week, we dive deep into NYC's economic crisis and the growing American military presence in the Middle East. Tune in as we explore these critical issues with expert insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
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