Podcast Episodes

Russia turns on the Baltics. And: how insurgents are impeding Ebola rescue efforts

Washington warns Moscow over its escalating rhetoric toward Latvia as Nato’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, rejects Russia’s claims that Baltic state…

7 hours ago

Why China is engaging rival powers as it hosts Putin

Beijing welcomes Vladimir Putin a week after rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Who really holds the cards? Plus: as we look ahead to the F…

1 day, 8 hours ago

Can the G7 contain the economic fallout from the war in Iran?

G7 finance ministers meet as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to roil global economies. Can divisions be overcome? Then: Nic Monisse bri…

2 days, 8 hours ago

Modi eyes more defense deals and strengthened India-EU trade amid five-nation tour

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has locked in new trade and defense deals with the UAE, Netherlands and Sweden. What’s on the agenda for Norway a…

3 days, 8 hours ago

Chips, rare earths, tariffs: The economic implications of the Trump-Xi summit

The business world watches the Xi-Trump summit as superpowers try to secure a competitive advantage in key industries such as chipmaking. Who holds t…

6 days, 7 hours ago

Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance

As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei. 

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1 week ago

Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks

The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly se…

1 week, 1 day ago

Macron turns on the charm at the Africa Forward Summit as Paris eyes a regional reset

Emmanuel Macron has kicked off his Kenya visit with a jog through Nairobi and cooking ugali as the Africa Forward Summit is hosted by an Anglophone c…

1 week, 2 days ago

Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: w…

1 week, 3 days ago

The Asean summit tackles the global energy crisis

Asean bloc leaders meet in Cebu to discuss soaring energy prices, tariff threats and border clashes. Plus: can relations between Donald Trump and Bra…

1 week, 6 days ago