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Netanyahu on the verge of losing power in Israel; US spying on EU?

Netanyahu on the verge of losing power in Israel; US spying on EU?

Is Netanyahu's time as Israel's prime minister about to end? What's the deal with allegations of US spying on European allies? What is next for Mali after a second coup within a year? Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics this week.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and Yamina leader Naftali Bennett

Israel's historic (and fractious) post-Bibi government

After four elections in two years, Israel is finally on the brink of forming a new government. But for the first time in 12 years it won't be headed by someone named Benjamin Netanyahu. The new power-sharing coalition is likely to be one of the most ideologically-diverse in the country's history. How, after years of dysfunction and deadlock, did we get here, and how might this new government shape Israeli politics and policymaking?