Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman, a BBC State Department correspondent, provides insights into the US’s strategic objectives behind capturing Nicolás Maduro, while Vanessa Silva offers a gripping account from Caracas about the military operation and government reactions. Mark Ashdown dives into the challenges facing Venezuela's oil industry amid this political upheaval. Daniel Pardo discusses security and migration concerns at the Venezuelan-Colombian border, highlighting how regional dynamics are shifting in the wake of Maduro's capture.

Sammy Awami, field reporter on drought and humanitarian aid in Kenya; Mark Mazzetti, investigations correspondent on US intelligence and Iran miscalculations; Tom Bateman, US State Department correspondent on Pentagon probes and political fallout; Neda Tofik, UN correspondent on Security Council diplomacy. They discuss the UN resolution on Iranian strikes, competing Russian proposals, US investigations into a school strike, and worsening East African drought.

Joining the conversation is Tom Bateman, BBC State Department correspondent with deep insights into US foreign policy. He shares fascinating analysis on the implications of Trump's national security strategy for Europe, including concerns over 'civilisational erasure' and US meddling in foreign politics. Bateman delves into the alarming reaction from US officials and how this impacts Keir Starmer's ties with Trump. They also discuss the potential domestic political fallout, as Starmer navigates tough immigration politics amidst pressures from both the left and right.