Inzamam Rashid

Rory Reynolds, associate editor-in-chief at The National, discusses regional reporting and the paper’s evolution. Ted Kemp, chief content officer at Khaleej Times, reflects on the paper’s history and digital shift. Inzamam Rashid, regional correspondent based in Dubai, brings on-the-ground perspective from the World Government Summit. They cover summit purpose, Gulf security tensions, media adaptation and the region’s soft power and hospitality.

Inzamam Rashid, a Gulf correspondent, discusses the possibility of imminent US strikes on Iran amid troop evacuations, analyzing potential Iranian retaliation. Nick Moniz, Monocle's design editor, highlights the excitement at Maison&Objet and Paris' design supremacy over Milan. Adrienne Clauser, Financial Times luxury correspondent, delves into shifting trends in luxury pricing and the rise of local brands competing with European giants. Jesper Kohl, an economist in Tokyo, offers insights into Japan's surging markets and factors fueling corporate investments.

Tom Webb, Monocle editor who curates the magazine’s features, and Vincent McIverney, newspaper reviewer and political commentator, join Inzaman Rashid, Gulf correspondent reporting on US-Iran tensions, and Antonio Sampaio, Latin America security analyst on Mexico’s halt to oil shipments to Cuba. They unpack Mexico’s domestic and US pressure angles, the humanitarian fallout for Cuba, and the US military buildup and escalation risks with Iran.

Inzamam Rashid, Monocle’s Gulf correspondent, breaks down the growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in southern Yemen, highlighting the UAE's strategic interests in ports and oil. Stu Wu, a tech reporter for The Wall Street Journal, discusses the implications of Trump's approval for NVIDIA's chip exports to China and the ongoing U.S.-China AI competition. Lastly, Grace Charlton offers stylish holiday fashion tips that blend runway trends and seasonal flair, ensuring listeners are party-ready with three distinct looks.

Inzaman Rashid discusses President Erdoğan's Gulf tour and the controversial deal for Eurofighter Typhoons with Qatar. Stefan de Vries sheds light on the Netherlands' contentious migration plan, aiming to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda amidst electoral politics. Guy Delaunay explains the Berlin Process Summit's implications for EU accession in the Western Balkans, as Serbia shows ambivalence towards Europe. Filmmaker Evgeny Avnitsky shares poignant insights from his documentary on Ukrainian children, highlighting their resilience and the campaign's emotional impact.