Why it’s up to Pakistan to keep US-Iran peace talks on track
As Pakistan increases its diplomatic engagement with Tehran and Washington, we assess whether the nation can end the war. Plus: we analyse whether Raúl Castro’s indictment could lead to conflict betwe...
21 Maj 34min
Xi casts China as the world’s stable power: what does this mean for the international order?
Postwar international order is in flux as Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin and projects Beijing as the world’s stable power. Meanwhile, in Europe, Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of Nato troop...
20 Maj 38min
The stakes of the Xi-Putin summit for Taiwan and Ukraine
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet, pledging to support each other’s “core interests”. Then: Turkey looks to carve out a new role in the Middle East after the conflict in Iran. Plus: The rebellion aga...
19 Maj 38min
Why Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’
Why Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’. Plus: As the UAE blames Iran for a drone strike, we look at scenarios for Gulf stability; and why the rivals for British prime minister are mooti...
18 Maj 38min
A wry wrap of the week
Andrew Mueller and Rob Bound once again quiz each other over the events of the week. Then: our host delivers another zingy compilation of headlines that you might have missed. Plus: an interview with ...
15 Maj 31min
How the US-Iran war is casting a shadow over the Brics foreign minister meeting in India
As Brics foreign ministers meet in India, the bloc faces divisions over the US-Iran war, rising energy prices and growing global economic uncertainty. Plus: are financial burdens bringing an end to ex...
14 Maj 37min
Starmer stays resolute amid leadership challenge rumours and Trump returns to Beijing
Today’s panel discusses a busy day in Whitehall and peers into its crystal ball to predict the near future. Then: we assess what has changed since Donald Trump was last invited to China. Plus: how Aus...
13 Maj 41min
Qatar hosts Gulf talks amid a ‘serious escalation’ threatening vital supply routes
Qatar moves to promote peace along with its neighbours in the Gulf during a tense moment in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: have astronauts seen UFOs in space?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
12 Maj 39min
