military

Exclusive: A conversation with the commander of the US-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces

December 18, 2024Syria

The World’s Shirin Jaafari speaks with Syrian Democratic Forces commander General Mazloum Abdi in an exclusive interview about what’s next for the Kurdish group as Syria transitions into post-Assad rule.

‘We have to care for every soldier, for every civilian’: Ukraine faces major mental health challenges as a result of war trauma

October 29, 2024Ukraine

Out of Eden Walk: Walking the DMZ

October 18, 2024Out of Eden Walk

Baltics and NATO allies learn from war in Ukraine

July 30, 2024Ukraine

Taiwan’s new president is facing a political minefield

May 24, 2024Global Politics

‘There’s always a day after’: Former chief of staff in Israeli air force talks about an endgame in Gaza

April 12, 2024Israel-Hamas war

Since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 last year, many Israelis have been unhappy and even angry that Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn’t brought home the hostages. There’s also a feeling among many in the military that there’s no strategy for the war in Gaza. That is a problem for former Chief of Staff in Israel’s air force Nimrod Sheffer. The World’s Marco Werman sat down with Sheffer in his home on the outskirts of Jerusalem to get his thoughts on the war in Gaza.