The Globalist

Government debt mountains grow – are markets starting to notice?

The United States and Europe are experiencing rising borrowing costs as markets wise up to unprecedented levels of debt. Plus: Reviewing the start of Brazil’s electoral campaign and how to give your children independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Japan’s Sanae Takaichi stand up to the US?

Over the past week, Japan’s prime minister Takaichi has seen the Trump administration sanction Tomoko Akane, a Japanese citizen and head of the International Criminal Court, which Japan still funds. Trump has also limited military drills with South Korea, which are in Japan’s national interest. So how will Takaichi respond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Bangkok and Canberra are drawing closer

Thailand’s prime minister travels to Canberra as Bangkok looks to deepen ties with Australia. Could the relationship offer Thailand a useful alternative to its reliance on China?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The art of mediation: Can Kushner break the Gaza deadlock?

Can Jared Kushner bridge the divide between Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu? We examine the art of mediation, how negotiators can break the deadlock over disarmament and withdrawal, and what leverage Washington and regional powers have to help secure a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Zürich with Tyler Brûlé: Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling?

Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling? Then: outrage in North Korea as the US and South Korea begin joint military drills. And: we look at why specialist bookshops are still essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.