Sir Malcolm Rifkind

Sir Malcolm Rifkind, a former UK foreign secretary, shares insights on Britain's shifting role in the Ukraine conflict. Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, discusses Europe's strategy to support Ukraine in light of diminishing U.S. involvement. Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk provides a poignant on-the-ground perspective, highlighting the resilience of her country amidst the turmoil. The conversation addresses the complexities of shifting alliances, the urgency for international support, and the human cost of ongoing aggression.

Sir Malcolm Rifkind, former UK Foreign and Defence Secretary with decades of frontline diplomacy, shares hard-earned tales from Cold War spycraft to modern brinkmanship. He discusses social media's disruption of diplomatic norms. He explores how military credibility, shifting demographics, China’s long game, frozen conflicts like Ukraine, and the erosion of old rules will shape the next quarter century.

Join Martin Wolf, a global economics commentator, Keyu Jin, an expert on China's economy, and former British Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind as they unpack the pressing question: Is China a friend or foe? They explore the diverging values between China and the West, the complexities of China's economic landscape, and the implications of geopolitical tensions. The discussion also highlights youth aspirations versus nationalism in China and the need for a balanced, pragmatic approach to engaging with this superpower amid rising global stakes.