Elizabeth Braw and Michael Binyon join the discussion to unpack the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing Kamala Harris’s new role as Biden passes the torch. They explore the implications of high-profile speakers like Barack and Michelle Obama while reflecting on the event's historical significance. The conversation also touches on defense pacts in the Asia-Pacific region, shedding light on evolving geopolitical alliances. Humorously, they delve into quirky air travel experiences, turning serious topics into engaging anecdotes.

Hosted by Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley, this podcast brings on Elizabeth Braw, a Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The hosts and guest discuss various topics including developments in the humanitarian grain corridor in the Black Sea, movements in the alleged Russian spy-ring in the UK, and the use of the Caspian Sea to circumvent sanctions by Russia and Iran. They also delve into Russian aggression beyond military violence, the dark shipping journeys in the Caspian Sea, and Greece's role in the conflict.