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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.
May 14, 2021EU lawsuit on AstraZeneca; Chile Bolivia ties; South Africa economic activityIn today’s episode, we discuss the EU’s fresh lawsuit against AstraZeneca as the Anglo-Swedish vaccine maker braces for more trouble, look at how a Chile-Bolivia train route, reestablished after 16 years could boost regional trade, and examine South Africa’s economic situation as the country gradually opens up to industrial activity....more7minPlay
May 13, 2021India COVID crisis; Jerusalem clash; Belarus sanctionsIn today’s episode, we revisit India’s COVID situation as scientists work to ascertain whether a mutated coronavirus strain, first reported from the country last year, is responsible for the record number of COVID cases being reported by New Delhi every day, examine escalating tensions in Jerusalem even as world leaders call for both Israel and Palestine to de-escalate immediately and discuss the possibility of the European Union placing more sanctions on Belarus over last year’s controversial elections....more7minPlay
May 12, 2021US withdrawal from Afghanistan; Germany vaccine rollout; Blue Origin’s commercial space flightIn today’s episode, we discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, examine Germany’s COVID situation as the country plans to start vaccinating its younger population, and look at the future of space tourism as Jeff Bezoz’s Blue Origin takes a step forward in sending private citizens to space by the end of this year....more6minPlay
May 11, 2021Japan lockdown; Somalia-Kenya ties; China-Australia tiffIn today’s episode, we will revisit the COVID situation in Japan as the country extends lockdown measures in major parts till the end of this month, discuss Somalia’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with Kenya, and finally look at the China-Australia relationship that continues to deteriorate....more7minPlay
May 10, 2021India COVID crisis; China's April growth; Myanmar coupIn today’s episode, we revisit India’s COVID situation as the country’s Supreme Court urged the government to prepare for a more lethal third coronavirus wave, talk about China’s April growth, that according to data released, has accelerated at an unexpected pace, and discuss Telenor’s troubles due to Myanmar’s coup....more7minPlay
May 07, 2021US immigration; Nepal COVID crisis; Lebanon-Israel talks.In today's episode, we discuss the Biden administration's decision to cancel the use of military funds for the construction of a border wall at the Mexico border, examine Nepal’s worsening COVID situation, and talk about the Lebanon-Israel relationship as the two countries resume talks on a disputed maritime border....more6minPlay
May 06, 2021Chad political situation; Australia's India travel ban; South China Sea conflictIn today's episode, we revisit the political situation in Chad after the country’s military rulers named a new government following the demise of President Idriss Deby, look into Australia’s travel ban on India as a group of critics label the move racist, and discuss tensions in the South China Sea....more7minPlay
May 05, 2021Epic-Apple tiff; India polls; New Zealand-China relationshipIn today's episode, we discuss the tiff between Epic Games and Apple, as the two battle out Apple’s app store policies in court, look at election results in India and what the verdict implies for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government that is battling a record surge of coronavirus cases in the country and examine New Zealand’s relationship with China....more8minPlay
May 04, 2021US-China ties; Frace eases lockdown; EU trade plansIn today's episode, we examine US-China relationships after Washington accused Beijing of not doing enough to protect American intellectual property rights, look at France as the country eases lockdown measures after a third coronavirus wave, and examine the European Union’s plans to cut foreign dependency on six strategic areas....more7minPlay
May 03, 2021India COVID crisis; Oil prices slip; EU mulls penalising AppleIn today's episode, we revisit India as the country executes measures to tackle a deadlier second COVID wave, look at how the COVID situation in India is affecting oil prices around the world, and examine a decision by the EU that could penalise Apple for anti-competitive practice....more7minPlay
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.