Vladimir Putin’s approval rating plummets and protests continue in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin’s approval rating plummets and protests continue in Ukraine

Monocle writer Julia Jenne looks at the consequences of the cabinet reshuffle in Kyiv and why Vladimir Putin’s popularity is dropping in Russia. Then: Andrew Mueller and Robert Bound test each other’s news knowledge in our weekly quiz. And: we hear from Italo disco revivalists Mind Enterprises.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Change at the top in Ukraine and the 10-year anniversary of Turkey’s failed coup

The Ukrainian president’s decision to dismiss popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked anger. Then: Ten years after a failed coup, what’s next for Turkey? And: China bans chatbots built for companionship. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Who or what can stop the US-Iran conflict from becoming a forever war?

Iran and the US are back in conflict. Daniella Peled and Ash Bhardwaj discuss who (else) can bring an end to the war with Iran if the IRGC and the Trump administration fail to cease hostilities.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The art of the military parade: Bastille Day and other case studies

France offered a show of military force and European unity during Emmanuel Macron’s last Bastille Day parade. Is there such a thing as a good display of military might? Our panel, including Michael Binyon and Elisabeth Braw, discuss.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Was diplomacy given a chance? Iran and US point to failures, as fighting resumes

Negah Angha and John Everard on the US and Iran’s failure to give diplomacy a chance. Then: Japan aims to centralise intelligence and French parents bring kids to work. Plus: Sally Hayden’s book This Is Also a Love Story. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.