WORLD STAGE

As NATO marks its 75th anniversary this April, Europe is facing a continuing war in Ukraine and new questions about the transatlantic relationship. On Thursday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET, former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis (U.S., Navy, Ret.) joins The Post’s David Ignatius to assess the future of the alliance and America’s global leadership. 

The death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has sparked worldwide condemnation and renewed questions about political freedom in Russia. On Monday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET, former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul joins The Post’s David Ignatius to assess Navalny’s legacy, Russia’s upcoming presidential election and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Roberts Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director, has served eight Republican and Democratic administrations over the course of his career. On Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET, The Post’s David Ignatius speaks with Gates about the Israel-Gaza conflict, Russia’s war in Ukraine two years on and America’s global standing.

France has declared it will stand with Ukraine “until victory” and support the country’s bid for NATO membership as it fights the war against Russia. On Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET, French ambassador to the United States Laurent Bili joins The Post’s David Ignatius to discuss the course of the conflict two years on, France’s new security agreement with Ukraine and the state of the world order.

Dennis Ross is a former U.S. envoy to the Middle East who played a leading role in peace process negotiations during the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations. On Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Ross joins Washington Post Live to assess the latest on the Israel-Gaza war, fears the conflict could spread across the region, the evolving relationship between the United States and Israel and what steps can be taken to establish lasting peace.

The United States has committed $44 billion to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, but concerns are growing in Kyiv as disagreements in Congress have held up further U.S. assistance. On Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 11:30 a.m. ET, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova joins The Post’s David Ignatius to discuss the uncertainty around U.S. aid, the counteroffensive against Russia and the future of her country.

Aaron David Miller is a former State Department diplomat who has advised both Republican and Democratic administrations on the Middle East. On Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Miller, now a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins The Post’s Michael Birnbaum for a conversation about the potential for negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the United States’ role in the conflict and scenarios for what could happen “the day after” the war ends.

The armed rebellion by the Wagner Group, led by Yevgeniy Prigozhin, has provoked new questions about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hold on power. On Thursday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m. ET, John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Moscow, joins The Post’s Missy Ryan to assess the latest developments in Russia and the war in Ukraine.

A new report warns that a conflict over Taiwan is becoming “increasingly imaginable” in the wake of China’s growing military capabilities and assertiveness on the global stage. On Wednesday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Michael G. Mullen, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Susan M. Gordon, former principal deputy director of national intelligence, join The Post’s David Ignatius to discuss their recommendations for a Council on Foreign Relations task force about U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.

Before last weekend’s crisis in Russia, Western allies had just pledged billions to help Ukraine’s economic recovery, including more than $1.3 billion in new aid from the United States. On Tuesday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. ET, Robert B. Zoellick, former World Bank president and deputy secretary of state, joins Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch to discuss Putin’s hold on power, calls to use Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s rebuilding and the U.S. relationship with China.

Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin is leading the charge for an international investigation into alleged Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. On Wednesday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Kostin joins Washington Post Live to discuss the challenges in building accountability, the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the state of Ukraine more than a year into the war with Russia.

Matthew Pottinger served as the top Asia official on former president Donald Trump’s National Security Council and recently testified to the newly formed House select committee on China. On Monday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Pottinger joins Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius to discuss the rising tensions in the Sino-US relationship, China’s role in the global economy and the future of Taiwan.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Kyiv has received billions of dollars of Western military and economic assistance yet there are growing concerns that war fatigue and political division could jeopardize global support. On Wednesday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET, join The Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation with Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova about the war one year on, U.S. support for the country and the stakes for the global order.

From the continuing war in Ukraine to rising tensions with China, the United States is navigating a host of complex foreign policy challenges around the world. On Friday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET, former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton joins Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy to assess the latest in Ukraine, the relationship with China and the questions about airborne objects recently shot down by the United States.

During a historic trip to Ukraine this week, President Biden pledged new military assistance and U.S. support for "as long as it takes.” On Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m. ET, Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, joins Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius to discuss America’s role in the conflict and top foreign policy priorities.

As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears, there are continuing questions about how far Putin will go and how long the war could last. On Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 11:00 a.m. ET, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor and former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discuss the critical months ahead and Western support for the war-torn country.

Robert M. Gates has served eight U.S. presidents in various capacities throughout his career, including as secretary of defense, director of the CIA and a member of the National Security Council. On Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Gates joins Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius to discuss the path forward in Ukraine nearly one year after Russia’s invasion, the international order and the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S.-China relationship.

Poland, which shares over 300 miles of its borders with Russia, has provided massive military support to Ukraine and refuge to millions of Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s aggression. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. ET, join The Washington Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the current course of the war, fears of a growing energy crisis this winter and his country’s relationship with the European Union.