The Monocle Daily Trump urges al-Sharaa to make amends with Israel
May 14, 2025
Patti Cohen, a global economics correspondent at the New York Times, and Robin Lustig, journalist and former Radio 4 presenter, dive into urgent geopolitical topics. They discuss Trump's push for Syria to join the Abraham Accords and the possible normalization of relations with Israel. Insights on the impact of military drills in UK education and innovative strategies in defense funding are also covered. The conversation touches on how political assembly can empower citizens, weaving through the challenges of military recruitment in today's job landscape.
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Trump Meets New Syrian Leadership
- US President Donald Trump's meeting with Syria's new president could be historic if peace holds and foreign investment flows in.
- However, normalization with Israel remains unlikely given current conflicts and Israeli military presence in Syrian territory.
Switzerland Bans Hamas Late
- Switzerland imposed a ban on Hamas long after EU and US designated it a terrorist group.
- The move slightly shifts Switzerland's neutrality but likely won't impact Hamas much amid larger ongoing difficulties for the group.
Value of Citizens' Panels
- Citizens' panels engaging representative groups foster better, long-term political decision-making.
- Encouraging in-depth discussion among diverse participants leads to balanced, future-focused spending priorities.