Alessio Patalano, a King's College London professor specializing in Asian defense, unpacks Taiwan's strategic move to defy Beijing with President Lai Ching-te's Pacific tour. Oleksiy Honchorenko, a Ukrainian MP, sheds light on the challenges of faulty artillery shells affecting Ukraine's war effort. Nina Dos Santos discusses the controversial assisted dying bill in the UK, while Sally Gethin analyzes Etihad's ambitious expansion in aviation. The conversation navigates geopolitical tensions, legislative debates, and the ever-evolving airline industry.

Philippe Lemay-Lia, a Professor of French and European Politics, discusses the political turmoil in France as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces potential backlash over an unpopular budget. Alessio Patalano, an expert in Asian and maritime defense, provides insights into the alarming incidents in the Baltic Sea, where sabotage of undersea cables is traced back to China. The conversation highlights the critical need for international cooperation to safeguard vital infrastructures amid rising geopolitical tensions.