Roundtable

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live - and for scientists it’s an exciting time as supercomputers develop at a rapid pace.

But for the rest of us, we’re all still grappling with how we relate to these machines and whether we should think of ourselves as their users or cohabitants on this planet.

Just what might a conscious AI do to us? Should we be scared or embrace it?

GUESTS:

Mary-Ann Russon

Technology Reporter

Michael Wooldridge

Professor of Computer Science at University of Oxford

Inma Martinez

AI Pioneer & Data Scientist

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

In April, Serbia took delivery of a brand new air defence system. However it didn’t come from Russia, its usual supplier. No… this one came all the way from China.

So has Beijing finally found a way into the European arms market?

GUESTS:

Stephen Chan

Professor of World Politics at SOAS, University of London

Zeno Leoni,

Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King's College London

David DesRoches

Former official in the US Department of Defence

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

Could a ‘cartel of oil consumers’ help control oil prices and break the hold of OPEC?

After meeting President Joe Biden in Washington, Italy’s Prime Minister said he could be ready to throw his weight behind the idea.

GUESTS:

Stewart Glickman

Energy equity analyst at CFRA Research

Ugo Bardi

Professor in Physical Chemistry [at the University of Florence]

Sambit Bhattacharyya

Professor of Economics at University of Sussex

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

Germany wants to kick its Russian oil and gas addiction. Despite the conflict in Ukraine, Berlin is still sucking in billions of dollars of Russian energy to power its huge industrial complex.

So could turning to Africa be the solution? Not only for the continent’s huge gas reserves but for what is considered to be the future of energy: Green Hydrogen.

Guests:

Gyude Moore

Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development

Velina Tchakarova

Director at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy

Christof Ruehl

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

An “immoral policy that shames” Britain…

“Appalling” says the Prince of Wales….

ULAY

But Boris Johnson’s government says it’ll push ahead with plans to deport asylum seekers, despite the last minute intervention of the European Court of Human Rights to stop flights to Rwanda.

From OJ Simpson to Britney Spears… Johnny Depp to Wagatha Christie…

Celebrities in court, baring their souls for perceived injustices…

But who really wins in the court of public opinion. Will the biggest, most likeable star always walk away with their character intact? And are some stars just being badly advised?

GUESTS:

Ryan Baker

Los Angeles attorney

Caroline Frost

Entertainment Commentator

Paul MacKenzie-Cummins

Managing director of Clearly PR

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

The first joint military exercises since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, China and Russia fly bombers over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea.  

Is this a strengthening of a strategic alliance as the United States rallies partners to counter China’s rising presence in Asia? Or is it a sticking plaster for an alliance under strain?

Guests:

Klaus W. Larres

Professor of History & International Affairs

Paul Vallet

Historian 

Stephen Chan

Professor of World Politics at SOAS University of London

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

The military government of Mali in West Africa appears to be turning away from European help and embracing Russia. And in an area known for unrest and the influence of jihadi groups, there’s concern for international stability?

Guests:

Oluwole Ojewale

Central Africa Analyst at the Institute for Security Studies

Emmanuel Dupuy 

Institute of European Perspective and Security 

Paul Melly

Consulting Fellow, Africa Programme at Chatham House

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

Climate change, Covid and now the conflict in Ukraine. This string of crises has left the world staring at a global food emergency that could last years.

The UN Secretary-General warns the already looming threat from hunger and famine affecting millions is being made worse by events in Ukraine. Can the world leaders find a solution to this world crisis?

Guests:

Elisabetta Aurino

Lecturer at the University of Barcelona School of Economics

Sarah Saadoun

Senior researcher on Economic Justice at Human Rights Watch

Sherillyn Raga

Research Fellow at the ODI Global Affairs Think Tank

Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

After 42 years Spain has finally come around to backing Morocco’s claim to the Western Sahara. But while Madrid is siding with Morocco it is now facing backlash from Algeria.