Oliver Carroll, a reporter covering the war in Ukraine, and Sue Lin Wong, host of The Prince podcast, dive into the escalating violence following the Kerch Bridge attack, examining its grave implications for Ukraine and Russia. They discuss the psychological impact on civilians and the shifting military dynamics. Additionally, they explore the global influence of K-pop and how South Korean culture is reshaping international pop trends, as well as the complexities of alcohol sales policies in India, highlighting the political tensions at play.
An attack on the Kerch bridge—a pet project of President Vladimir Putin that links Russia with annexed Crimea—has prompted a swift and brutal response. We ask what is likely to happen next. We examine the multipolar nature of popular culture: fears of a globalised monoculture of cool have proved misplaced. And why buying booze in Delhi has again become so unpleasant.