Podcast Episodes

Is NATO doing enough to deter Putin?

Citing US President Joe Biden's promise to "defend every inch of NATO territory," Christiane asks Estonia's prime minister if the alliance is indeed doing enough to counter Russian aggression. Then, …

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

When is an invasion an invasion?

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has ordered his army into the breakaway rebel areas of eastern Ukraine, despite weeks of Russian assurances that they would not invade. Now Germany’s Chancellor Scholz has ste…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Putin recognizes Ukraine's separatist regions. Now what?

Just prior to Vladimir Putin formally recognizing Ukraine's separatist eastern regions, Christiane spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former French Minister for European Affairs Na…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Amanpour Update for February 18, 2021

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

The US and NATO on high alert

Christiane speaks to the Irish Foreign Minister about the Russia-Ukraine crisis as well as the Iran nuclear deal ... Breaking down the legal ramifications of the Trump administration mishandling Whit…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Is the West "starving" Afghanistan?

Large-scale refugee crises accompany any conflict, whether in Europe, the Middle East or Afghanistan. Christiane speaks with International Rescue Committee President David Miliband about this human c…

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Cautious optimism after Russia cites troop pullback

Russia says some military forces are returning to base after completing drills, and Vladimir Putin -- after meeting with Germany's leader Olaf Scholz -- says there's room for further discussion. Dmit…

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Diplomacy and the information wars

US Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby addresses the intel onslaught about Russia's moves over Ukraine ... Christiane asks Ukraine's ambassador to Germany if western countries are doing enough ... With …

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Democracy In Focus

Friday’s show begins with a fascinating conversation with one of the last of the civil rights warriors, former Mayor Andrew Young, who explores his extraordinary life fighting for equality then and n…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

How The US Is Attacking Trafficking

Congresswoman Karen Bass talks about leading the bipartisan effort to fight human trafficking in the US … How the warmer weather might affect any conflict between Ukraine and Russia … Building an ins…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago