Anton LaGuardia, The Economist's diplomatic editor, and James Miles, its China editor, delve into the urgent realities of Iran's nuclear ambitions and the fading hopes for diplomatic resolutions. They explore the geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel's military readiness in response to Iran's advances. The conversation also shifts to China's complex landscape of women's rights, where feminist movements clash with stringent state control, highlighting the struggles for gender equality amidst political repression.