Around The World With Dane Waters

US Midterm Elections

Join me and my special guest, U.S. and global affairs expert Paul Jacob, as we discuss the U.S. midterm elections, the push to redraw congressional districts, and the likely electoral outcomes in November—along with what they could mean for Trump and the wider world.

State of the World

Please join me and my special guest, journalist, democracy correspondent, and global affairs analyst Bruno Kaufmann, as we take a deep dive into the state of the world — from pivotal elections across Europe to the growing tensions surrounding Iran and the broader challenges reshaping the international order. Together, we'll explore the political, economic, and geopolitical forces driving today's headlines, the future of democracy in an increasingly unstable world, and what these developments could mean for the months ahead.

Trump's Quest for Global Disorder

Please join me and my special guest, Middle East analyst, NATO Foundation member, and associate fellow at RUSI – Royal United Services Institute, Jason Pack, for a wide-ranging discussion on the growing instability shaping the global order. Together, we will examine the rapidly evolving crisis in the Middle East, the future of NATO amid rising geopolitical tensions, the expanding influence of authoritarian powers, and whether President Donald Trump's foreign policy vision is accelerating a new era of global disorder. From Ukraine and the Mediterranean to Iran, China, and the future of Western alliances, this conversation will explore the challenges confronting democracies in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Is the UK on the brink of disaster?

Please join me and my special guest, former UK government adviser and journalist Thomas Munson, as we discuss the latest developments surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future, the challenges facing the United Kingdom, the upcoming local elections, and the King's visit to the United States.

Can Ukraine Survive the War?

Please join me for a timely and in-depth conversation with my special guest, economist and former advisor to President Zelensky, Alexander Rodnyansky, as we explore the economic realities shaping Ukraine amid war. Together, we'll examine the true cost of the conflict—from infrastructure and investment to inflation, aid dependence, and long-term recovery—and what it all means for Ukraine's future. As the war continues to redefine not just borders but economic stability, this discussion offers critical insight into the challenges ahead and the path forward for a nation fighting on multiple fronts.