Terry Stiasny

Terry Stiasny, political journalist and author, offers concise international political takes. Matt Wolfe, theatre critic at the International New York Times, reviews stage highlights. Andrew Thompson, Latin America specialist, breaks down Venezuela’s move to open oil to foreign firms and previews Costa Rica’s presidential contest. They also touch on Cuba, regional political shifts and theatre standouts in short, lively segments.

Oscar Guardiola-Rivera discusses Donald Trump's terrorist label for Nicolás Maduro and its implications for Venezuela, emphasizing the lack of solid evidence against Maduro. Jacob Parakilis tackles EU military logistics, proposing faster troop movements to bolster defense. Terry Stiasny analyzes political maneuvering in the UK and France's national service proposition. Aleph Ben provides insights into Netanyahu's coalition pressures and how the Gaza war has shaped Israeli public opinion, illustrating the complexities of modern geopolitics.

Terry Stiasny, a political journalist and author, weighs in on the implications of the Paris attack anniversary and the fallout from Epstein's emails. Meanwhile, Guy Delaunay, a Balkans correspondent, sheds light on the controversy surrounding Belgrade's army HQ redevelopment, revealing public opposition to the project. They also discuss the serious preparations Venezuela is making for a potential US attack and the repercussions of US tariffs on Japanese car manufacturers, highlighting economic tensions on multiple fronts.