Amanpour and Company

October 9, 2019

Gülnur Aybet discusses the situation between Turkey and the Syrian Kurds with Christiane Amanpour, then John Allen gives his perspective on the subject. Writer and director Chris Morris joins the program to discuss the new film "The Day Shall Come." Mark Cuban sits down with Walter Isaacson and reflects on his career as an entrepreneur.

Gülnur Aybet on the Situation in Northern Syria

2m 56s

President Trump’s decision to withdraw a U.S. presence from Northern Syria has led long term U.S. allies, the Syrian Kurds, to suspend their fight against ISIS in the region, and instead focus their attention on a war with incoming Turkish invaders. Christiane speaks to Gülnur Aybet, a top advisor to President Erdogan.

Previews + Extras

  • John Allen on the Consequences of Trump's Syria Decision: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Allen on the Consequences of Trump's Syria Decision

    S2019 E2073 - 2m 38s

    To many critics, the Trump administration’s decision to pull out of Northern Syria is impulsive and disastrous. The Turks are moving in on the territory despite U.S. threats and it exemplifies the lack of American leadership on the international stage. To get an insight into the geopolitical consequences of all of this, Christiane speaks to John Allen in an exclusive interview.

  • Chris Morris on His New Film "The Day Shall Come": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Morris on His New Film "The Day Shall Come"

    S2019 E2073 - 2m 53s

    As the world continues to plunge into chaos, it offers plenty of fodder for satirists. In his time, Chris Morris has taken comedic shots at journalists, world leaders and everything in between. With his new film, "The Day Shall Come," the comedian goes after the FBI’s relentless battle against terrorism—whether it is real or fictionalized.

  • Mark Cuban Reflects on Politics and His Career: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mark Cuban Reflects on Politics and His Career

    S2019 E2073 - 18m 20s

    As the host of hit TV show Shark Tank and the owner of NBA franchise, the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban is one of the most recognizable entrepreneurs in the world. In recent years, he has weighed into the world of politics leaving many to speculate on whether Cuban is flirting with a Presidential run. He sits down with Walter Isaacson.

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