In this discussion, Roger McShane, Middle East editor for The Economist, sheds light on the Kurds' desperate shift towards Syria for protection against Turkish aggression after the U.S. withdrawal. Namini Vijadasa dives into the dark side of microfinance in Sri Lanka, illustrating how well-intentioned initiatives have backfired, trapping women in debt cycles due to poor education and predatory practices. The conversation highlights the complexities of these global issues, revealing the precarious balance of power and the human cost behind financial schemes.
