Journalist and author Fareed Zakaria hosts this in-depth look at the major global developments of the week (the title's "GPS" stands for "Global Public Square"), with an emphasis on new ideas and innovative solutions to the world's toughest problems. Each episode also features Zakaria leading a panel discussion and interviewing a major world figure.
Is Donald Trump right to point the finger at China for the spread of COVID-19? Is Xi right to point back? Former diplomat Kishore Mahbubani and former Trump Deputy National Security Adviser Nadia Schadlow debate China's role, its rise in the geopolitical order, and the need for global collaboration. Then, Austria is among the first nations reopening its economy. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz tells Fareed in an exclusive interview what the world can learn from Vienna. Then, many countries hailed for handling the crisis well share a common element: women lead them. What explains this trend? Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright explains what makes a great leader in these trying times.