The Globalist

We take a look at Australia’s departure from lockdown-based coronavirus policies and explore why the problematic withdrawal from Afghanistan has strengthened calls for an EU-wide defence force. Plus: we get the latest on the Theranos trial, which could have serious implications for Silicon Valley.

A look ahead to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House. Plus, Taiwan’s launch of an English-language news channel, and the laboratory working to ensure that Swiss trains run without a hitch.

The US withdraws from Afghanistan after almost 20 years; we discuss what lies ahead for Kabul. Also in the programme: Turkey and Greece’s worry of a migrant wave, and why Helsinki may make English its third official language.

We get the latest on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and look at the deepening economic crisis in Lebanon. Plus: a Paralympics update from Tokyo and the week’s TV news.

We get the latest on the security situation in Afghanistan following explosions at Kabul airport and explore the mediation role that Iraq hopes to play in the region. Plus: the controversial plans to expand Germany’s chancellery and the week’s architecture news.

We preview Naftali Bennett’s meeting with Joe Biden and discuss the growing concerns for women’s rights in Afghanistan. Plus: with just a month to go until Germany’s federal election we look at the legacy of outgoing chancellor Angela Merkel.

We hear the latest from Afghanistan after the G7 meeting on the US withdrawal. Plus, a roundup of the latest aviation news and a flip through the morning papers.

We discuss the emergency G7 meeting called to determine the group’s policy on the Taliban and a looming migration crisis. Plus, why Sweden’s prime minister is stepping down and the Paralympics in Tokyo.

We hear the latest from Afghanistan from correspondent Lynne O’Donnell and find out why students and unions are being targeted in Hong Kong’s national security crackdown. Plus: Ikea moves into clean energy.

We discuss the fallout for the US and UK governments following the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover. Plus: we get the latest fashion and retail news, and flip through the morning’s papers.

With the Taliban promising more freedoms in Afghanistan, we ask how the West is planning to protect the country’s women and girls. Plus: the first minister of Wales on his coronavirus response and the latest arts news.

We look to Brussels to hear how the EU plans to approach an Afghan migration crisis, and discuss New Zealand’s latest lockdown. Plus: a review of the morning papers and the headlines from the Balkans.

We discuss the latest from Afghanistan and hear one photographer’s experience of the Taliban takeover. Plus, the vast infrastructure bill set to be revealed in India.

We discuss the latest from Afghanistan as the Taliban continues to capture large areas of the country. Plus, we hear how China’s new envoy to the US is affecting bilateral ties and flip through the morning newspapers.

We assess China’s ‘five-year plan’ for its economy and ask what it means for the country’s private firms. Plus: the latest on Lithuania’s plans to build a wall on its border with Belarus, and Zürich’s Design Biennale.