America and... the World
What is the US relationship with the world today and how would Trump and Harris shape it?
The Global Story · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
The United States has long been seen as the world’s leading superpower. It is home to the globe’s biggest military and political force – but has many diplomatic challenges.
From the wars raging in Europe and the Middle East, to the growing influence of global rivals like China, to the potential proliferation of nuclear weapons in Iran and North Korea. This year’s presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have very different ideas about how to manage America’s complicated relationship with other powerful nations.
Our host Sumi Somaskanda speaks with the BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and our diplomatic correspondent James Landale about America's place in the world and how the two different presidential nominees might shape this role.
Producer: Alice Aylett Roberts.
Sound engineers: Mike Regaard and Phillip Bull.
Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.