Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist, takes you with him on his travels, as he meets the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs
Gideon Rachman hosts the show from Washington, DC, with his guest Jacob Heilbrunn, the editor of the National Interest magazine. They discuss the state of the US presidential election after Joe Biden’s decision to stand down and endorse his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Heilbrunn makes an unusual prediction: he thinks Harris could win big. Clip: MSNBC
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Gideon discusses the latest drama in the US presidential race with his friend and colleague Ed Luce at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. After his narrow escape from an assassination attempt, Donald Trump is looking like a winner. How would he change the US political landscape during a second term and can the Democrats find a strategy that will get them back in the race? Clip: CNN
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Republicans are delighted with Biden
Joe Biden looks for early Democratic nomination to silence critics
The US itself could be the biggest loser in this election
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How easy will it be for Keir Starmer, Britain’s new prime minister, to reset relations with the EU, and what impact will political disarray in France have on leadership within the bloc? Gideon discusses these questions with Charles Grant, director of the London-based Centre for European Reform think-tank. Clip: BBC
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France and Britain are changing places
The French left needs to urgently learn the art of compromise
Keir Starmer plans ‘road map’ for UK to hit higher defence spending goal
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Gideon talks to John Sawers, a former head of MI6, Britain’s secret intelligence agency, about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Is there any prospect of peace in Gaza? And how do the region's most powerful countries see their interests? Clip: BBC
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Benjamin Netanyahu lays out plans for a summer of conflict
‘Smuggled’ food and $64 peppers: Gaza’s grocery stores fight to survive
US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
The Israel-Hamas war — in maps and charts
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What would US foreign policy look like under a second Trump presidency? Gideon puts this question to former US state department official Jeremy Shapiro, who talks about the three camps hoping to shape the Republican nominee’s thinking on global affairs. Clip: Inquirer.net
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The folly of the pro-Trump plutocrats
The economic consequences of Mr Trump
Trump donors warm to Marco Rubio as running mate
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This week South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa took office at the head of the country’s first power-sharing government since the immediate post-apartheid period. Many are hoping this will offer the prospect for economic renewal and bring much needed investment back to the country. Gideon discusses its chance of success with the FT’s Monica Mark and Alec Hogg, editor and publisher of Biznews.com.
Clip: eNCA TV
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Investors cheer as Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president
Ramaphosa re-elected South African president after striking deal with opposition
Can the party that liberated South Africa still hold it together?
In charts: 30 years of ANC rule in South Africa
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After a grim showing for his party in the European elections, President Emmanuel Macron stunned observers by calling snap elections in France. With Marine Le Pen’s National Rally riding high in the polls, could French voters elect a far-right government? Gideon discusses the possible ramifications of Macron’s gamble with Célia Belin, head of the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Clip: La Province
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Jordan Bardella: the far-right TikTok king gunning for France’s premiership
Emmanuel Macron appeals for rivals to join his fight against ‘extremist fever’
Victory for French far right could trigger Liz Truss-style debt crisis, warns finance minister
Why Emmanuel Macron went all in against Marine Le Pen
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Gideon talks to Oriana Skylar Mastro, author of Upstart: How China Became A Great Power. They discuss China’s rapid rise, Beijing’s ambitions on the global stage and how the US will respond.
Clip: Bogdan Kokkonen
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China emerges as one of biggest bilateral lenders to Philippines
China hits out at ‘aggressive’ Taiwan for military build-up
US and allies say China is ‘aggressively recruiting’ their fighter pilots
China accuses US of seeking ‘Asia-Pacific Nato’
China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog
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Gideon talks to Henry Foy, the FT’s bureau chief in Brussels, about next week’s EU parliamentary elections. Far-right parties are set to win more seats, but how will this translate into their ability to influence policy? Clip: Bruegel TV
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Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for second term in trouble over Giorgia Meloni ties
How the far right is winning over young Europeans
Police raid European parliament staffer’s office in Russian influence probe
Russia plotting sabotage across Europe, intelligence agencies warn
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Introducing Power for Sale, a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. In Untold: Power for Sale, host Valentina Pop and a team of FT correspondents from all over Europe investigate what happened in the Qatargate scandal, where EU lawmakers were accused of accepting payments from Qatar to whitewash its image.
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Gideon discusses the state of Ukraine’s defences with Jack Watling, senior fellow for land warfare at the Royal United Services Institute. Russia’s advantage in ammunition and forces is beginning to show on the battlefield. What would it take to turn things back in Ukraine’s favour? Clip: BBC
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Russia has advanced 10km towards Kharkiv, says Ukraine
G7 warms to plan for Trump-proofing Ukraine aid
Nato training soldiers in Ukraine does not escalate war, says Estonian PM
Strikes in Russia with US weapons would help Kyiv hold line, says official
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