Piotr Zalewski

Rebecca Jackson, The Economist’s Southern correspondent, and Piotr Zalewski, its Turkey correspondent, dive into Trump’s risky Iran war gamble, why a weaker president could turn more volatile, and how Erdogan’s regional influence helps hide democratic decline. They also explore Ekrem Imamoglu’s trial and the strange American backlash against delivery robots.

Rebecca Jackson, Southern correspondent who tracks US social trends, and Piotr Zalewski, Turkey correspondent covering Turkish politics. They discuss Trump's risky war in Iran and how it could weaken his leverage. They explore İmamoğlu's trial and Erdoğan's use of foreign policy to distract from domestic backsliding. They also report on Americans sabotaging food-delivery robots amid cultural unease.

Joined by Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, and Piotr Zalewski, the Turkey correspondent, the discussion dives into Russia's unexpected military failures in Ukraine, revealing systemic issues and the sharp contrast in soldier motivation. Joshi breaks down the implications for Russia's global standing, while Zalewski shifts focus to Turkey's political landscape, highlighting the troubling legal case of activist Osman Kavala under President Erdogan. The conversation blends military strategy with pressing human rights concerns.