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The Leaders' Brief by egomonk is a deep dive into the three most significant global developments impacting the world of business, politics, and technology. Available every weekday morning.... more
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.
August 07, 2020EU investigation on Google-Fitbit deal; Twitter under US FTC scanner for targeted advertisements; Huawei growth amidst US sanctionsIn today’s episode, we examine data privacy concerns as Google faces an EU investigation and Twitter may see itself coughing up a $250 million fine over targeted advertisements, and take a look at Huawei’s future as European sentiment fast catches up to US distrust against the Chinese firm....more7minPlay
August 06, 2020US decision to ban TikTok; Chinese boost for Sri Lankan trade; India’s attempts to replace China as a mobile manufacturing hubToday, we are examining the possible closure of TikTok’s US operations, taking a look at the trade potential of Sri Lanka’s Port City and exploring an Indian policy that aims to manufacture mobile phones and components worth $140 billion in the next five years....more7minPlay
August 05, 2020India’s National Education Policy in 2020; Floods in Bangladesh and India; Political crisis in MaliIn today’s episode, we take a look at the salient features of India’s draft education policy and how it would impact education in the county, examine the extent of damages caused by floods in eastern India and Bangladesh, and explore what the Mali crisis means for West African nations....more9minPlay
August 04, 2020Saudi Arabia’s nuclear ambitions; A COVID-induced EdTech boom; China’s mission to MarsIn today’s episode, we talk about Saudi Arabia’s attempts to harness nuclear energy as neighboring UAE makes significant progress in establishing a nuclear powerplant, examine the influence of the COVID pandemic on the EdTech industry and unpack China’s ambitious space mission....more9minPlay
August 03, 2020Poland to quit Istanbul Convention; Ethiopia to fill Nile dam despite Egypt and Sudan’s concerns; New Zealand designs charter for government use of algorithmsToday’s episode examines Poland’s position in safeguarding women’s rights as it decides to opt-out of the Istanbul convention, analyses the situation in Africa over sharing of the Nile’s waters between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, and takes a look at New Zealand’s new charter setting standards for the use of algorithms by government agencies....more8minPlay
July 31, 2020Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal; US stand on China’s Maritime claims; US-Kenya Free Trade AgreementIn today’s episode, we examine the future of the Iran Nuclear Deal as the USA continues its campaign for extending the embargo, explore the situation in the South China Sea caused due to Beijing’s controversial claims on the water body, and explore the possible outcomes of a proposed US-Kenya free trade deal....more7minPlay
July 30, 2020US sanctions on Europe-Russia gas pipeline project; Mozambique’s potential as a major natural gas exporter; Development of a low-cost polymer batteryToday we are taking a look at Russia’s ambitious Nord Stream-2 project with Germany and what US sanctions mean for it, examining Mozambique’s potential as a gas exporter by tapping reserves from its Cabo Delgado province, and exploring what a new resin-based battery would mean for electric vehicles....more8minPlay
July 29, 2020Cost of potential vaccine candidates; Resumption of commercial flights; German experiment with 4000-strong concert crowdToday’s episode examines potential costs for COVID vaccines expected to be ready for commercial use by the end of this year, explores what the future of international air travel looks like, and talks about a German pop concert being organized to understand ways of COVID-19 spread....more8minPlay
July 28, 2020COVID-impact on cab aggregators; AI's opportunity to restructure tourism; Future of startups in AfricaToday, we will examine some options cab aggregators may exercise for as they brace for COVID-induced financial stress, explore AI in tourism to minimize social contact while increasing efficiency, and look at the startup potential of Africa....more9minPlay
July 27, 2020Indo-Australian relationship fueled by Chinese aggression;The famine in Yemen; Dubai's road to economic recoveryIn today's episode, we will look into the recent Indo-Australia virtual summit and China's role in increasing Indo-Australian friendship, understand the extent of famine in Yemen and its aid shortage, and examine the amount of economic gain that Dubai's tourism could inject into UAE's declining economy....more8minPlay
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.