Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

Iran, Cuba, Greenland: does Trump have a plan, or just a list of places to conquer?

May 15, 2026·37 min
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After a bruising few months of war, and with his ratings at an all-time low, could Trump be about to target Cuba? Christiane & Jamie dissect the President's recent visit to China and explain why he was unable to make any progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus they reveal why he might be planning to indict the former Cuban President Raul Castro.They also look at Trump's ongoing struggle to end the Iran War, and unpick whether other world leaders are still paying any attention to his threats. Later, Christiane reacts to reports that the US is demanding a major role in running Greenland and explains why this has the potential to reignite long-running tensions with America's European allies.Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a Global production, available every Tuesday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.Follow us on social media @amanpourpodFor more content, please follow us:Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpodX: https://x.com/AmanpourPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-PresentsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.socialEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/theexfiles Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theexfiles Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

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