Anwar Gargash

Anwar Gargash, UAE presidential diplomatic adviser, on mediation and regional de‑escalation. Justin Quirk, writer and culture commentator, on political optics and social trends. Terry Stiasny, political journalist, on UK defence, trade-offs and political fallout. They discuss the UK’s push to join Europe’s defence fund, negotiation dynamics, transatlantic messaging, and the UAE’s diplomatic role.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president and former senior official, weighs in on the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict and its fallout for Gulf states. He discusses attacks on civilian infrastructure, UAE restraint and defenses, fragile mediation and trust with Iran, risks of a protracted war, and how regional alignments and maritime security may shift.

Oliver Laschet, film director of Sirāt, on desert landscapes, rave ritualism and soundtrack collaboration. Maya Sharma, Bangalore-based journalist, on Canada–India rapprochement and trade talks. Lynn O'Donnell, Foreign Policy columnist, on Afghanistan–Pakistan clashes and regional risks. Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE diplomatic adviser, on Emirati strategy and Gulf responses. Inzimam Rashid, Gulf correspondent, with on-the-ground Iran–Gulf escalation updates.

Dr Anwar Gargash, Senior Emirati diplomat and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, reflects on the UAE's convening role and neutral diplomacy. He discusses recent trilateral talks hosted in Abu Dhabi. Short, sharp conversations touch on regional relationships, high‑level diplomacy and the mechanics of bringing rival parties together.

Hannah Miao, WSJ reporter in Singapore who tracks China’s luxury market, and Claudia Jacob, Monocle France expert, unpack France’s fraught 2026 budget and political fallout. Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser in the UAE, discusses Dubai’s convening role and mediation efforts. Tyler Brûlé, Monocle founder, brings on-the-ground colour from the World Government Summit in Dubai.