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Bob Rae on the new world order
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to former UN ambassador Bob Rae about Greenland, NATO and why the U.S. can’t go it alone.
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Published:January 16, 2026
Even by recent standards, the world right now feels precarious with the U.S. attack on Venezuela and sabre rattling over taking over other countries, all while abandoning international cooperation. It’s hard not to wonder, where does it leave the rest of us? Host Amanda Lang talks to former UN ambassador Bob Rae about dealing with Donald Trump, the future of the UN and why it’s time to worry.
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