Ruth Michelson, a seasoned journalist and Middle East correspondent, joins Andrew Muller, contributing editor at Monocle and host of The Foreign Desk, to discuss Emmanuel Macron's recent diplomatic efforts in Egypt amid the Gaza conflict. They analyze France's potential role in fostering peace and delivering humanitarian aid, while critiquing relationships between European leaders and authoritarian regimes. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of geopolitical tensions and global trade dynamics.