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.