Amanpour and Company

News and Public Affairs Series / 3 Seasons

Featuring conversations with global leaders and decision makers on the issues affecting the world today, Amanpour and Company adds to the long tradition of public affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades.

Watch: S2023 E6121

26m 46s

Is America Becoming an “Overstretched Superpower”?

17m 26s

From Ukraine to Israel and beyond, the United States is currently involved in several perilous international situations. In a recent article, The Economist’s diplomatic editor Anton La Guardia argues the U.S. could be overstretched. He gives Hari Sreenivasan a view of America from abroad.

Inside Jan. 6: Officer Harry Dunn on Defending Democracy

18m 9s

A handful of Republican and independent voters are trying to ban former president Donald Trump from ever entering the White House again, over his role in the January 6th insurrection. Officer Harry Dunn was defending the Capitol when the riots took place, and now he’s written a book about the experience called "Standing My Ground." He tells Michel Martin how he tried to save America that day.

Military Analyst Talks Israel's Expanded Ground Operations

6m

The Israel Defense Forces announced Friday they are "expanding ground operations" in the Gaza Strip and "operating forcefully" on all fronts to fulfill their goals in the war with Hamas. This comes as Gaza residents report heavy airstrikes, and a major telecoms company says mobile phone service is completely dead. Military analyst Gen. Wesley Clark joins the show to discuss.

Romney Fears “Creeping Authoritarianism Within the GOP”

17m 7s

For the last several weeks the political news has been dominated by deep divisions within the Republican Party, causing the election of a new House Speaker to be delayed again and again. One who has tried to rise above partisan politics is Republican senator Mitt Romney. A new biography by McKay Coppins explores Romney’s political career, including his interactions with former president Trump.

Hillary Clinton on Teaching Gen Z Good Leadership

5m 55s

In part two of Christiane’s conversation with former Secretary of State and former Democratic senator Hillary Clinton, they discuss teaching the next generation about good leadership, the importance of having women at the table to make “sensible decisions,” and how an epidemic of loneliness can damage democracy.

Historian Tareq Baconi on the Origins and Future of Hamas

16m 49s

Many Israelis, and people all over the world, are still trying to understand where the October 7th barbarity came from. Tareq Baconi is an analyst, historian and author of “Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance,” and has written about the organization for years. He joined Michel Martin for a conversation about the group's complex historical and political dynamic.

How the Israel-Hamas War Could Impact the 2024 U.S. Election

16m 42s

President Biden says now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza -- a comment that sparked anger among liberal Democrats in Congress as well as young Muslim and Arab American voters. Senior Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid tells Hari Sreenivasan how this could pose a risk for 2024, as politics and passions are ignited by this new war.

Behind the Viral Post on Israel-Hamas Propaganda

17m 46s

About Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now the war between Israel and Hamas, people across the globe are voicing their opinions on social media. This can end in tribalism, polarization and dehumanizing narratives. Author Ben Sheehan’s viral Instagram post called for greater compassion and nuance in response, and he joins the show to discuss the dangers of propaganda on social media.

Journalist Ilana Dayan on Sentiments in Israel

5m 19s

Israel is mounting limited ground raids into Gaza, to prepare for what it calls “the coming stages of the war” and to search for hostages. Meanwhile, the civilian toll grows dramatically. Ilana Dayan is one of the Israel’s best-known journalists and joins Christiane from Jerusalem.

Lessons From Lincoln With Steve Inskeep

17m 34s

When it comes to dysfunctional politics standing in the way of progress, Steve Inskeep says lessons can be learned from looking back. He explains in his new book, "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America", which he discusses with Michel Martin.

Mideast Crisis Igniting a War of Words on College Campuses

16m 19s

The terror attack on Israel, and Israel’s counteroffensive in Gaza, have sparked protests from Iran to Canada. The strife is also spilling out onto U.S. college campuses, as tension arises between supporters of Israel and Palestine. Jack Stripling is an investigative reporter covering higher education at The Washington Post. He joins Hari Sreenivasan with the story.

“Violence Is Bred by Occupation:” Historian Rashid Khalidi

17m 51s

In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi raises his concerns over U.S. policy and what America’s unwavering support for Israel means for peace efforts in the region. He talks to Michel Martin about the ramifications of this policy decision, which could go on for many more years.

Jordan's Ex-FM on Regional Response to Gaza Hospital Blast

4m 20s

President Biden left Israel and the region after a scheduled summit with Arab leaders fell through. Protests have taken place across the Middle East in response to a hit on a Gaza hospital. Jordan’s former foreign minister, Marwan Muasher, has been involved in peace negotiations for many years. He joins Christiane to discuss the regional reaction and response.

Egyptian Foreign Minister On Difficulty Getting Aid to Gaza

5m 43s

At least 3,000 people have been killed in Gaza since airstrikes began. Immediate concerns center on trying to get life's basic necessities to the people who are currently under Israeli siege. The only way into Gaza right now is through Rafah, which is at the border between Gaza and Egypt, but the crossing remains closed. Christiane speaks with Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry.

Human Rights Watch on Civilians in the Crossfire

14m 18s

With so much of the focus on the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – mass casualties, population displacement and destruction – Gaza authorities say it's "unlike anything they have seen in previous aggressions." Human Rights Watch Program Director Sari Bashi joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the increasingly grave situation on the ground in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian Politician on the Drastic Situation in Gaza

5m 20s

Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh warns against a new “Nakba” in Gaza – a reference to the mass migration of almost one million Palestinians following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative, a political party in the occupied West Bank joins to discuss.

Writer: The Greatest Geopolitical Crisis Is Arguably in DC

17m 48s

The U.S. House of Representatives remains Speaker-less. Representative Jim Jordan is rallying support for his bid to fill the position after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted. But getting the votes is proving to be a challenge. What does this paralysis mean for the Republican Party, and how is the conflict affecting critical aid for Israel? New Yorker writer Susan Glasser joins to discuss.

Amb Ross: Israel's "Excruciating Dilemmas" In Fighting Hamas

17m 59s

It’s been 30 years since Pres. Bill Clinton presided over the Oslo Accords, which raised hopes for peace in the Middle East, and amb. Dennis Ross played a key role in negotiating the agreements. He joins Michel Martin to reflect on why the promise of Israeli-Palestinian peace remains unfulfilled, and what must be done to reimagine a better future for the region.

Hillary Clinton on the Dangers of Dysfunction to Democracy

5m 35s

War between Israel and Hamas is ramping up the pressure on the House to elect a new Speaker. With Steve Scalise no longer in the race, attention is now turning towards Jim Jordan. But Jordan is also lacking unified GOP support. Shortly after McCarthy's historic ouster last week, Christiane spoke with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton about the dangers of dysfunction to American democracy.

How to Navigate Humanitarian Crises In War

17m 52s

Dr. Rajiv Shah has worked extensively in emergency relief, having led U.S.A.I.D. responses across the world. His new book "Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens" takes on some of the toughest and most persistent challenges of our time. The author joins Hari Sreenivasen to discuss how decision makers can learn from conflict and implement change.

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