Mark Leonard

Rym Momtaz, editor-in-chief at Carnegie Europe and Middle East analyst. Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations and author on geopolitics when rules fail. They discuss how a rising Iran war exposes a world of 'un-order'. Short takes on global ripple effects, energy and defense strains in Europe, shifting strategic mindsets, and what resilience-minded policy looks like.

Mark Leonard, co-founder and director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his insights on China's evolving identity and influence. They dive into the shifting perceptions of China since the 2008 Olympics, emphasizing its dual approach to international relations. Leonard contrasts Chinese and Western views on global order, exploring how ideology shapes governance under Xi Jinping. The conversation highlights the importance of nuanced understandings of China's global strategies and the key thinkers contributing to contemporary discourse about its role on the world stage.

Mark Leonard, director and author on geopolitics, warns the rules-based order is fracturing. Isabel Hilton, China analyst and professor, explores Beijing’s energy and strategic moves. Kurt Volker, former NATO ambassador, discusses transatlantic strategy and NATO strains. Oleksiy Gonchorenko, Ukrainian MP from Odesa, explains how the Iran conflict reshapes Ukraine’s security and Western support.

Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, and Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, delve into shifting attitudes post-Brexit. They discuss a surprising poll showing over half of Brexit voters might welcome freedom of movement for better access to the EU market. The conversation shifts to public sentiment towards security collaboration, the UK's defense strategy, and how geopolitical shifts might influence UK-EU relations. The dynamic between domestic concerns and international partnership paints a complex picture for future negotiations.

Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Helia Ebrahimi, an Economics correspondent, dive into the geopolitical implications of Trump's Greenland ambitions. They discuss potential EU responses, including the 'trade bazooka' to counter economic coercion. Leonard highlights the necessity for Europe to balance short-term dependencies against long-term strategies. Ebrahimi warns of the economic fallout for consumers from tariffs and stresses the importance of measured retaliation to avoid escalation.