The Globalist

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  What’s the future of aviation security in the wake of the Flydubai incident? 02.10.2026 58min

  How can we balance all of our security concerns if terror attacks can come from pilots themselves? Then: space-junk laser hunters. Plus: a divided electorate in Brazil and Bosnia, and our fragrance series continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What happened on Flydubai flight FZ1073 and a look at the ripple effects through the region 01.10.2026 58min

  A flight bound for Tel Aviv averts disaster by diverting to Saudi Arabia. We delve into the fallout. Plus: Youtube co-founder Steve Chen; the editor of ‘Folha de São Paulo’; and why Chanel is designing boat-race trophies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The end of an era: The last US troops leave Iraq 30.09.2026 58min

  Tucker Carlson on trust in journalism and his past support for the Iraq War as the last US troops leave the country. Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, Airbus’s debut in freight and Paris Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Serbia's president wants to be prime minister and Livex in Abu Dhabi 29.09.2026 58min

  Serbia president Aleksandar Vučić is resigning: is he following Vladimir Putin’s playbook? Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, World Skills wraps in Shanghai and new London Tube trains with Kirsty Dias of Priestman Goode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine? 28.09.2026 58min

  We explore the fallout from Switzerland’s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a visit to the world’s sauna capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What we learnt at the UNGA: the speeches, the treatise and the catering 25.09.2026 1u 4min

  As the final day of the world’s largest diplomacy event ends, we peek behind the curtain. Then: Syria’s first female police graduates. Plus: Are star wars going to become a reality? And: What’s the talk of Milan Fashion Week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  China and Iran take their message to the UN and Washington 24.09.2026 57min

  We examine how China and Iran are positioning themselves at the UN General Assembly and what their messages reveal about their relationships with Washington. Plus: how weather has impacted Europe’s economy, Berlin’s likely new leftist mayor and the future of rail travel at InnoTrans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What makes a good speech at the UNGA? 23.09.2026 58min

  We examine how world leaders are using their speeches at the UNGA to present their countries on the global stage. Plus: Morocco votes, WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai, the Booker Prize shortlist and the latest album releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  From Zelensky and Takaichi to Rodríguez and Burnham, what’s at stake in Donald Trump’s UNGA sideline meetings? 22.09.2026 58min

  We discuss the sticking points ahead of international leaders’ sideline meetings with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. Then: the winners of the new European defence dream and the Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A diplomacy push to end Iran’s conflict, the Russian election and London Fashion Week 21.09.2026 58min

  Donald Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders in New York, Russians head to the polls and the Asian Games begin in Japan. Plus: London Fashion Week and what happens to cultural institutions when national leadership changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Europe’s plan to defend itself, the race to become UN secretary-general and aviation news 18.09.2026 58min

  Europe’s military leaders gather in Prague to talk defence and co-operation. And: We go behind the scenes of the UN secretary-general race. Plus: A recap of the Arab Media Summit, aviation news and What We Learned this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Deeper ties between Canada and the EU, changes at Emporio Armani and Zürich Design Week 17.09.2026 58min

  Canada’s prime minister speaks to the European Parliament and the former president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, is jailed for war crimes. Plus: Jaguar Land Rover plans to sell its Defender to Nato and Zürich Design Week begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A pivotal week for UK diplomacy, US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform 16.09.2026 58min

  The UK flexes its diplomatic muscles as Nato chief Mark Rutte arrives in London. Then: We take the temperature of the US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform. Plus: Nordic news, Paris Design Week and the Arab Media Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Could Sweden ever actually return to neutrality? 15.09.2026 58min

  Sweden continues to count the votes of a tightly contested election in which its liberal traditions are being tested. Then: The latest news from the air and sea. Plus: What Okinawa’s new governor means for Japan's defence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sweden’s election results: Is the far right set to make more gains in Europe? 14.09.2026 59min

  Sweden goes to the polls while New Delhi hosts Brics leaders for a high-profile summit. Then: Art Week in Syria and Berlin, the Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar and a Canadian cartographer on the business of naming things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Co-operate or isolate the far right? Sweden’s election on a knife-edge 11.09.2026 58min

  Sweden heads to the polls this weekend. Its centre-right prime minister vows to bring the far right into government but a left-wing coalition has other ideas. Then: why Algeria has cut ties with the UAE and why Brazilian funk is having a K-pop moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  On the ground in Dallas, Ukraine and Ceuta 10.09.2026 1u 1min

  A rare mid-term convention puts Dallas – and Donald Trump – into the spotlight. Then: on the ground in Ukraine with Aliona Hlivco and photographer Mark Neville. Plus: life in Ceuta one month after the migrant crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Poland showcases greater defence clout at MSPO fair, with Canada the star partner 09.09.2026 1u 3min

  Poland has signed a defence co-operation deal with Canada as it hosts the largest Eastern European defence fair this week. Plus: How to organise a state funeral in Norway and why Soviet-era music is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Freedom Edge drills: trilateral exercises kick off between the United States, Japan and South Korea 08.09.2026 59min

  We explore the new trilateral defence drills and the extent of the US involvement. Plus: Undersea drone wars with Verineia Codrean of Euroatlas; the mayors of Lisbon and Maputo; and a look at Biennale Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why is Israeli settler violence a public relations problem for the US? 07.09.2026 59min

  US ambassador Mike Huckabee visits the West Bank as settler violence worsens. Then: the EU makes a deal with Greenland, the global view of the end of summer and the Venice film festival continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.