Friday Focus: developed democracies are in crisis and the dangerous power of Elon Musk

Podcast: The Munk Debates Podcast · Munk Foundation / iHeartRadio

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

Rudyard and Janice survey a world in turmoil, from protests across Europe and rising oil prices to Starshield disruptions in Ukraine and signs of possible renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. Are developed democracies entering a period of profound transition? They turn first to the prospect of renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. Trump has shown little strategic patience or clarity of purpose, while Tehran has threatened to retaliate against energy infrastructure across the Gulf. What would a third round of strikes actually achieve? Would it bring Iran to the negotiating table...