Noah Snyder, Japan correspondent for The Economist, discusses Suga Yoshihide's ascent as Japan's new prime minister and the challenge of revitalizing the economy. Natasha Loder, health policy editor, delves into the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and the implications of America's potential withdrawal. Meanwhile, Roger McShane, Middle East editor, examines the evolving perceptions of dogs in Islam, highlighting a cultural shift among clerics in Egypt regarding this beloved pet's place in society.