The Globalist

We get the view from Warsaw, which says that a Russian drone likely landed on its soil this week. Meanwhile: recriminations in the Polish capital over a missing invite to the Washington summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M23 rebels kill dozens of civilians in the DRC. Will this undermine the US’s push for peace in the region? Plus: Trump sends naval ships to the edge of Venezuela and Nordic news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis issues eastern Europe’s warning to Russia after the Ukraine summit in Washington. Then: Louis Vuitton launches La Beauté and Malaysian cuisine hits your kitchen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following talks in Washington, will world leaders be able to end the war in Ukraine? Plus: who profits in a post-American world economy? Plus: is it “delulu” to add internet slang to dictionaries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Putin-Trump meeting in Anchorage to a major EU-Ukraine summit in Washington. Then: New Zealand’s net migration hits an all time high. Plus: why it’s harder than ever to find parking in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world watches as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage. What is the Kremlin’s aim? Plus: Bolivia heads to the polls and Warner Bros is on a roll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruno Kaufmann, the Global democracy correspondent for the Swiss Broadcasting Company, joins journalist Juliet Linley from Zurich and Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg's Brussels Bureau Chief. They debate the dynamics between European leaders and Trump as he gears up for a summit with Putin, particularly focusing on Ukraine's precarious situation. Discussion also includes the complexities of trust in negotiations, Svalbard's significance amidst geopolitical tensions, and the intertwining effects of climate change and global politics.

Leila Malana-Allen, Monocle's Middle East correspondent, delves into Lebanon's struggle to disarm Hezbollah while juggling pressures from Iran and the U.S. She discusses the implications of the Lebanese government's recent decision, highlighting Hezbollah's military influence and the challenges of asserting control over arms. The conversation touches on the geopolitical turbulence surrounding these developments, offering insights into the broader dynamics in the region amid rising tensions and military collaborations. It's a gripping look at a complex issue!

John Minich, an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics, and Ivana Klimpush-Tsadze, a Ukrainian MP and chair of the Parliamentary Committee on EU Integration, discuss pivotal U.S.-Russia talks in Alaska and the impactful absence of Zelensky. They tackle the new deal where Chinese chipmakers will pay a 15% sales fee to Washington, analyzing whether this acts as a tariff. The conversation also reveals critical insights into the complexities of international diplomacy surrounding Ukraine and the semiconductor industry amid geopolitical tensions.

Leila Malana-Allen, Monocle's Middle East correspondent, Julia Jen, Kyiv correspondent, and Ulrich Knudsen from the OECD dive into the geopolitical implications of the Trump-Putin meeting. They discuss the skepticism surrounding Ukraine's fate amidst a potential conflict 'freeze' and the pressing need for territorial guarantees. The trio explores Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis and how global diplomatic efforts intertwine with local conflicts, including tensions in Gaza and Europe's digital challenges. A riveting look at the convergence of politics and security.