
Aaron Burnett
Senior Fellow at the Democratic Strategy Initiative in Berlin.
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May 6, 2025 • 38min
Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s new chancellor and Mark Carney in the White House
This discussion features Bertrand Uschlick, a Senior Research Fellow focused on Middle East security, Gregory Scruggs, Monocle's Seattle correspondent, and Aaron Burnett from the Democratic Strategy Initiative Berlin. They delve into Friedrich Merz's political rise, exploring his narrow victory and the tensions within Germany's CDU. The conversation also touches on Mark Carney's intriguing interactions with Donald Trump, highlighting shifts in U.S.-Canada relations and the broader geopolitical landscape influenced by these meetings.

Apr 30, 2025 • 59min
Can a Pope shape his legacy?
Join Nina Dos Santos, an international broadcast correspondent, and Charles Hecker, political risk analyst and author, along with Shanti Harmain, an Indonesian film producer; Hannah Lucinda-Smith, Monocle's Istanbul correspondent; and Aaron Burnett, a Senior Fellow in Berlin. They discuss whether a Pope can truly shape his legacy amidst the upcoming conclave, explore the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump’s second presidency, and delve into geopolitical nuances affecting Syria and Canada’s climate policies. It’s a riveting conversation on legacy, change, and cultural evolution!