Rebecca Tay

Join insights from Mark Galeotti, a political analyst known for his expertise on Russian politics, alongside Julie Norman from UCL, who specializes in international relations, Vincent McAvinney, a political commentator, and retail expert Rebecca Tay. They delve into a potential meeting between Putin and Zelensky in Turkey, unpacking the complexities of trust and historical context. The discussion also touches on UK immigration reforms, US-Iran nuclear negotiations, and the rising trend of outdoor saunas, blending serious politics with lighter cultural shifts.

Jared Melson, a Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins forces with Navina Koutour, Monocle's Nairobi correspondent, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner, and retail expert Rebecca Tay. They dive into Erdoğan's escalating repression of the Turkish opposition amid calls for early elections. Melson highlights recent arrests of mayors and the wider implications for democracy, while Weiner critiques contemporary CIA operations. Together, they explore the economic chaos enveloping Turkey and the ripple effects on Europe.