Rachel Cunliffe, Associate Political Editor at The New Statesman, and Ash Badwaj, journalist and author, delve into Russia's surprising recruiting of over 200 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine. They discuss unorthodox recruitment tactics and the troubling narratives from captured recruits, revealing low morale and tragic consequences. Meanwhile, in a separate segment, Sebastian Bazin, CEO of Accor Hotels, shares insights from the Tourize Summit, exploring the Middle East's hospitality and tourism growth amidst global shifts.