Tira Schubart

Tira Schubart, a journalist and Royal Astronomical Society fellow, teams up with Antonio Sampaio, an expert on Latin American politics, to discuss the implications of Washington's intervention in Venezuela. They delve into how this move has polarized the region and sparked concerns over border security, especially for Brazil amid rising migration. The conversation touches on the shifting dynamics with China and Russia and reflects on the potential risks to democratic norms in Latin America. They even explore whether art characters need to be 'good' to be likable.

Emin Agalarov, developer behind the Seabreeze masterplan in Baku. Tira Schubart, scientist offering policy-minded takes on geopolitics and tech. Ash Badwaj, journalist on travel and international affairs. They discuss Iran’s strikes and leadership uncertainty affecting Ukraine. They debate drones, satellite intelligence, Europe’s support politics, the moral push for universal healthcare, school phone bans, and large-scale urban development plans.

Tira Schubart, a journalist focused on space and geopolitics, and Phil Tinline, a documentary maker and author, dive into the intriguing prospect of a clandestine US-Russia peace plan about Ukraine. They explore the possibility of leaks aimed at shifting blame onto Ukraine, discuss necessary security guarantees for the nation, and evaluate potential territorial concessions. The conversation shifts to the G20, addressing Trump's absence and the implications for global cultural dynamics, before wrapping up with insights on Europe's urgent need for independent space capabilities.