Fiona Wilson

Fiona Wilson, Monocle's Tokyo Bureau Chief, joins experts like Tom Keating from RUSI and Inga Thorda from the Oceanborn Foundation to discuss Japan and the US's surprising trade deal, reshaping economic dynamics. They dive into its implications for the automotive sector and Japan's political challenges. The conversation also covers Iran's tactics against sanctions and geopolitical shifts with Russia and China. Meanwhile, Joel Flynn shares insights on the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, highlighting its distinctive cultural narratives.

In this engaging discussion, Charles Hecker, a Russia analyst, sheds light on Trump’s surprising shift regarding military aid to Ukraine. Latika Burke talks about Australia’s diplomatic juggling act with China, while Hannah Lucinda-Smith reports on Turkey's cultural censorship as Spotify threatens to withdraw. Fiona Wilson celebrates the 80th anniversary of the beloved Moomins, exploring their influence on culture and themes of friendship. The conversation seamlessly weaves between geopolitics and whimsical nostalgia.