Aisha Siddiqua, a Senior fellow at King's College, discusses the explosive protests in Islamabad demanding the release of former PM Imran Khan, addressing the political turmoil and military influence in Pakistan. Guy Delaunay sheds light on Italy's controversial asylum deal with Albania and its implications for the Italian government. Zoe Grunwald analyzes Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and their potential economic impact. Meanwhile, Joshua Kuchera provides on-ground insights into the protests following Georgia's parliamentary elections.

Leila Malana-Allen, Monocle's Middle East correspondent, analyzes the escalating conflict in Lebanon, focusing on bombings and the humanitarian crisis affecting 1.2 million people. Nina Dos Santos discusses Europe’s political instability, questioning if it’s becoming ungovernable. Maria Hinojosa shares insights from her impactful journalism career. Aisha Siddiqua examines recent terror attacks in Karachi, while Kate Clark highlights the Taliban's profits from Afghan airspace. Lastly, Mustafa Alwari illuminates the UAE's ambitious ambitions in space and its geopolitical implications.