Patti Cohen, a global economics correspondent at the New York Times, and Robin Lustig, journalist and former Radio 4 presenter, dive into urgent geopolitical topics. They discuss Trump's push for Syria to join the Abraham Accords and the possible normalization of relations with Israel. Insights on the impact of military drills in UK education and innovative strategies in defense funding are also covered. The conversation touches on how political assembly can empower citizens, weaving through the challenges of military recruitment in today's job landscape.