From Ukraine to the Middle East, we’re confronted by severe challenges to peace and safety. Meantime, the prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms. Around the world there was a startling rise in illiberalism.

Fareed Zakaria joins Michael Fullilove on this episode of The Director’s Chair to debate these points, the state of the world right this moment, and a life spent analysing world affairs.

Fareed Zakaria is the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, a columnist for The Washington Post, and a bestselling writer.