Roundtable

US President Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO over the alliance's unwillingness to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.Mark Rutte has strongly backed Washington and Trump's war on Iran, arguing that the move is intended to make the world safer, putting him at odds with several European allies who oppose the conflict.Rutte has claimed that NATO is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments, with members now aiming for 5% of GDP. But is the NATO chief doing whatever he can to keep Trump on side so he doesn't pull out of NATO?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Patrick BuryFormar Nato AnalystRachel RizzoSenior Fellow at the Observer Research FoundationOliver DrewesFormer EU Commission SpokespersonTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are right-wing European parties distancing themselves from President Trump over the Iran war?One of Donald Trump’s promises in his America First movement was to end the era of prolonged and damaging wars abroad. With that firmly back on the agenda, major parties which had aligned themselves with Trump's populist ideology, such as the Alternative for Germany, French National Rally and even Reform UK are splitting with the US President over the war.Will the US-Israeli war on Iran see the end of the Transatlantic populist alliance?Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion:Scottie Nell HughesConservative US Political CommentatorGunnar BeckFormer Alternative for Germany MEPAdrian FaveroAssistant European Politics Professor at the University of GroningenTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iran war is having a devastating impact on the travel industry in what many are calling the worst global aviation crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic.Thousands of flights have been cancelled, with major airspaces across the Middle East closed and airlines forced to reroute planes via longer journeys.Popular holiday destinations such as Dubai are now off limits, with thousands of holidaymakers and expats returning home.How will war in the Middle East impact European travellers as the spring and summer holidays fast approach?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Simon CalderTravel JournalistJohn StricklandAir Transport ConsultantAsh BhardwajTravel JournalistMarina EfthymiouProfessor of Aviation Management at Dublin City University Business SchoolTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was supposed to be Europe’s ‘Trump whisperer’ but her criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran has exposed cracks in her relationship with the US president. With public opinion in Italy overwhelmingly against being drawn into another Middle East conflict and the Meloni losing a crucial referendum on judicial reforms, she is balancing public opinion alongside her ties with Trump.So, what now for relations between Rome and Washington?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Riccardo AlcaroHead of Research of the Programme at the Istituto Affari Internazionali Marta GrandeFormer President of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Chamber of Deputies of Italy Amy FrederiksenRepublican StrategistTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could China win and lose from the US-Israeli war on Iran?China is a major buyer of Iranian energy and a vocal critic of the conflict, urging peace talks to end the war.With President Trump antagonising European allies over their resistant to help unblock the Strait of Hormouz, could China now present itself as a stable global ally - and what does it mean for Beijing's ambitions to reunify Taiwan? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Freddy GrayDeputy Editor of The SpectatorCharles PartonFormer British Diplomat in BeijingBill HaytonAssociate Fellow in the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham HouseShirley Ze YuSenior Visiting Fellow at London School of EconomicsTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been mounting since the conflict began on February 28.In the first six days of ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ the US spent $11.3 billion. By day 12, that figure surged to $16.5 billion.As of March 19, new estimates suggest the total has crossed the $18 billion mark. So, how much longer can the US afford to wage war as Iranians fight back with its stockpiles of cheap drones and ballistic missiles?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Frank RoseFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Defence PolicyMark CancianSenior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International StudiesMary DejevskyJournalistSean BellMilitary AnalystTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe has been caught off guard by the escalating US-Israeli war on Iran and now the consequences are hitting hard.From rising energy prices to the risk of inflation and political divisions, European leaders are scrambling to respond. The EU has rejected Trump's call for military action in Strait of Hormuz as well as a number of other countries, including the UK.The US President is attempting to unblock the strategic waterway to enable the flow of oil, fertiliser and other crucial goods to pass.As some countries refuse military involvement and others push for diplomacy, Europe is looking divided. Is it prepared for the impact the war on Iran?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Roxane FarmanfarmanianDirector of International Studies and Global Politics at the University of CambridgeCecilia Emma SottilottaAssociate Professor of Political Science, University for Foreigners of PerugiaPeter RobertsSenior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services InstituteNeil QuilliamEnergy and Geopolitics Specialist, Chatham HouseTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, so does the conflict in Ukraine.Both Russia and Ukraine have become involved in Israel and America’s war on Iran - but where does it leave their own conflict?And could these two regional hotspots spark a global war?Enda Brady is joined by:Elijah Magnier, a Veteran War Correspondent and Military Analyst.Alexander Clackson, founder of the Global Political Research Center.Jennifer Ewing, Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UKAlex Vassiliev - a geopolitics and espionage analystTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The so-called 'special relationship' between the UK and US has become fractured over the US-Israeli war on Iran.US President Donald Trump is angry with Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he refused to allow the US to use UK airbases to launch its initial offensive on Iran. He has since given approval for American aircraft to use UK bases.But how much damage did this decision by the UK government do to relations with the UK's closest ally - and can it be repaired?Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion:Adam BoultonBritish Political BroadcasterStuart CrawfordRetired Lieutenant Colonel and Defence AnalystErol MorkocSpokesperson for Republican Overseas UKTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Europe see ICE-style agents deporting migrants? The EU is voting on tougher measures to tackle immigration with human rights group urging the EU parliament to reject the proposal, warning it could normalise mass detentions, surveillance and racial profiling.Armed US ICE agents have shocked the world with aggressive crackdowns on undocumented migrants.The EU is under pressure from far-right parties to introduce tougher measures to help control borders and deter people from entering illegally - but is this a step too far?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Fabrice Leggeri French Member of the European ParliamentMichele LeVoyDirector of PICUMGreg SwensonChairperson of Republicans Overseas UKLoren LandauProfessor of Migration and Development at University of OxfordTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to the Epstein files. Can the Royal family survive another scandal, the biggest to rock the institution in modern times?Following his brother's arrest, King Charles said he had "the deepest concern“, adding the police would have "our full and wholehearted support and co-operation."Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied wrongdoing.Former UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has also been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to the Epstein file. He also denies wrongdoing but there are further questions for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over why Mandelson was appointed to the high profile position.Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Sarah HewsonRoyal CommentatorAndrew LownieAuthor of The Rise and Fall of the House of YorkDana HunterNational Coalition for Prevention of Human TraffickingKevin HylandFormer British Police DetectiveTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.