Fighting is intensifying inside Syria, after Israel launched a powerful series of airstrikes on the capital, Damascus. And as conflict in the Middle East escalates, Russia launched more massive air strikes on Ukraine. Christiane speaks with former British Intelligence chief John Sawers about an increasingly complicated global landscape. 

Also on today's show: Jason Furman, former Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers & Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett; Maryland Governor Wes Moore 

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