Defense Editor Danielle Sheridan discusses Labour's defense strategies and NATO summit challenges. Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes explores 'Trump-proofing' NATO. Europe Editor James Crisp analyzes the shock French election result and its impact on President Macron.

The podcast discusses the latest updates on Russian air attacks in Ukraine, strategic capabilities of Russian commanders, Defense Secretary's push for increased defense spending, Russian jamming of GPS signals, NATO's support for Ukraine, and audience engagement.

Foreign Correspondent Lizzie Porter in Jerusalem updates us on the war in Gaza. The tensions rising in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue to target a busy shipping lane with missiles and drones. We travel to Taiwan a week ahead of the presidential election to explore the profound consequences it could have for the country, the region, and the world.

Hear Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan discuss the Israeli forensics teams searching through ash for teeth to identify Hamas victims. Sophia Yan investigates Hamas assets in Turkey, and Nataliya Vasilyeva talks about her reporting on the experiences of the Israeli Bedouin. Get an overview of the history of the region from Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley.

Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan and Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva share their experiences reporting on the ground in Israel and the West Bank, from screening disturbing Hamas murders to attending a poignant Shabbat dinner. They discuss the escalating violence and tensions in the West Bank and highlight the rise of online anti-Semitism in China. The podcast also explores the stories of families seeking peace and reconciliation and discusses the lessons the Israeli Defense Forces have learned from the war in Ukraine.