Maria Avdiva, a security analyst from Kharkiv, discusses Ukraine's diplomatic efforts and the urgent need for U.S. military support amid ongoing conflicts. Suniva Rose reports on the groundbreaking EU-Gulf summit, while Steve Crawshaw reflects on human rights narratives in current affairs. Elizabeth Braw elaborates on Sweden's bolstered defense strategy against Russian threats. Meanwhile, Barbara Nadell shares the creative journey of writing 'The Turkish Detective', and retail expert Rebecca Tay analyzes trends in the luxury market.