Noah Snyder, Japan correspondent and former member of Abe Shinzo’s team, discusses the challenges facing new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, including revitalizing Japan's sluggish economy. Natasha Loda, Health Policy Editor, dives into the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO during the pandemic, questioning global health cooperation. The conversation also touches on the WHO's pandemic response and cultural tensions surrounding dog ownership in Islam, painting a vivid picture of current global dynamics.