William Yang

Sanam Vakil, Chatham House MENA director, on Iran’s nuclear standoff, regional threats and protest dynamics. William Yang, Northeast Asia analyst, on Taiwan’s budget gridlock and defence risks. Sudeh David-Wilp, German Marshall Fund, on CDU politics and Merkel’s unity signal. Isabel Hamilton, Politico tech editor, on transatlantic tech fights and platform rules. Andrew Muller, Monocle correspondent, on Milan’s Winter Games flair.

Julia Jen, a Monocle researcher, shares insights on Ukraine’s diplomatic landscape, including the push to access frozen Russian assets and domestic political challenges facing Zelensky. William Yang, an expert on Taiwan, discusses the implications of potential talks between Beijing and Taiwan’s KMT party, highlighting risks of cooperation. Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, unveils the company's expansion strategy and wellness trends shaping luxury hospitality, focusing on how destinations prepare to welcome high-end travelers.

William Yang, a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, delves into Taiwan's intense military drills simulating a potential Chinese invasion. He discusses the psychological impact on Taiwanese citizens living under constant military readiness and the integration of defense exercises into everyday settings. Yang highlights the lessons learned from urban warfare in Ukraine and emphasizes the urgency of bolstering Taiwan's defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China. The episode captures the complexity of public sentiment around military preparedness and national security.