Compass Points from PBS News

Compass Points from PBS News

Compass Points from PBS News

News & Public Affairs

Compass Points from PBS News

News & Public Affairs

Join PBS News Hour’s Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.

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