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  • Xi casts China as the world’s stable power: what does this mean for the international order?

    Xi casts China as the world’s stable power: what does this mean for the international order?
    2026/05/20

    Postwar international order is in flux as Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin and projects Beijing as the world’s stable power. Meanwhile, in Europe, Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of Nato troops, reportedly in response to Friedrich Merz’s criticisms. What will the effects be?

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    38 分
  • The stakes of the Xi-Putin summit for Taiwan and Ukraine

    The stakes of the Xi-Putin summit for Taiwan and Ukraine
    2026/05/19

    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet, pledging to support each other’s “core interests”. Then: Turkey looks to carve out a new role in the Middle East after the conflict in Iran. Plus: The rebellion against AI.

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    39 分
  • Why Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’

    Why Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’
    2026/05/18

    Why Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’. Plus: As the UAE blames Iran for a drone strike, we look at scenarios for Gulf stability; and why the rivals for British prime minister are mooting rejoining the EU.

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    39 分
  • A wry wrap of the week

    A wry wrap of the week
    2026/05/15

    Andrew Mueller and Rob Bound once again quiz each other over the events of the week. Then: our host delivers another zingy compilation of headlines that you might have missed. Plus: an interview with the Eurovision set designer.

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    31 分
  • How the US-Iran war is casting a shadow over the Brics foreign minister meeting in India

    How the US-Iran war is casting a shadow over the Brics foreign minister meeting in India
    2026/05/14

    As Brics foreign ministers meet in India, the bloc faces divisions over the US-Iran war, rising energy prices and growing global economic uncertainty. Plus: are financial burdens bringing an end to expensive weddings and parties?

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    37 分
  • Starmer stays resolute amid leadership challenge rumours and Trump returns to Beijing

    Starmer stays resolute amid leadership challenge rumours and Trump returns to Beijing
    2026/05/13

    Today’s panel discusses a busy day in Whitehall and peers into its crystal ball to predict the near future. Then: we assess what has changed since Donald Trump was last invited to China. Plus: how Australia nearly built a Trump Tower.

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    41 分
  • Qatar hosts Gulf talks amid a ‘serious escalation’ threatening vital supply routes

    Qatar hosts Gulf talks amid a ‘serious escalation’ threatening vital supply routes
    2026/05/12

    Qatar moves to promote peace along with its neighbours in the Gulf during a tense moment in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: have astronauts seen UFOs in space?

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    39 分
  • Europe considers whether Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks

    Europe considers whether Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks
    2026/05/11

    We assess Europe’s reaction to Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks. Then: are conspiracy theories more powerful than satire in modern America? Plus: fake influencers and John Robb’s new book, ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’.

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    39 分