The Briefing

Leila Malana Allen, Monocle's Middle East correspondent, shares crucial insights on the newly enacted Gaza ceasefire, examining rapid troop withdrawals and the role of international pressure, including from Trump. Fiona Wilson, Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief, discusses Japan's political turmoil, revealing the implications of the Komeito party’s departure from the coalition and exploring the potential for snap elections. Together, they unravel significant geopolitical shifts and the intricate dance of diplomacy in these regions.

As Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, we discuss why the Windy City has become the focus of the US president’s immigration crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the intriguing dynamics of global centre-right leadership as the hosts analyze the challenges facing figures like Trump, Macron, and their European counterparts. Discover the gap between political rhetoric and actual trade agreements from the Trump-Carney meeting. Delve into France’s political crisis and the potential rise of far-right factions. The discussion also touches on the latest trends in business leadership, including the co-CEO model, and the vibrant cultural scene in London, including exciting art exhibitions and dining experiences.

As lasers are installed at one of Germany’s busiest airports, we discuss how Europe is responding to calls to up its defence against drones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Emmanuel Macron’s seventh prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, quits just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, intensifying France’s political turmoil and fueling opposition demands for snap elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy erupts in a nationwide strike as workers and students fill the streets in solidarity with Gaza. Monocle’s Ed Stocker reports from Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Paris Fashion Week as Jonathan Anderson makes his womenswear debut for Dior and Eurostar unveils its first new uniform collection in more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand’s new prime minister sets out plans to revive the country’s flagging economy. Plus: the latest business news and headlines from the Gulf. And: how the Chicago River cleaned up its act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moldova has voted back in the Party of Action and Solidarity in a pivotal parliamentary election, largely seen as a choice between the EU and Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.