Key Topics

• Protests over the cost of living and failing public services escalated into major riots in France.
• France’s political deadlock and rising debt have intensified debate over pensions and the country’s future.
• Young people feel squeezed by housing costs and a system that protects older generations.
• Declining trust in democracy is fueling support for more radical political movements.
• The panel questions whether U.S. deals with Russia could weaken pressure on Moscow.
• A possible summit on Ukraine without Ukraine raises concerns about its sovereignty and influence.
• Ukraine’s strikes on Russian infrastructure are discussed as a source of strategic leverage.
• European support remains important to Ukraine’s ability to resist pressure.
• Brazil’s runoff election reflects voter anger over crime, corruption, and weak economic growth.
• China’s growing economic role and Trump’s influence are reshaping politics across Latin America.

Links

Yaroslav Trofimov - https://www.wsj.com/news/author/yaroslav-trofimov
Eduardo Porter - https://www.theguardian.com/profile/eduardo-porter
Steven Erlanger - https://www.nytimes.com/by/steven-erlanger

Ivo Daalder - https://www.ivodaalder.com/

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org
World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder