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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.
April 02, 2021World pandemic treaty; US sanction threat over digital tax; Brazil cabinet reshuffleIn today's episode, we look into the possibility of world leaders formulating an international pandemic treaty, examine US threats to impose trade sanctions on six countries over their digital tax policies, and discuss Brazil’s cabinet reshuffle....more7minPlay
April 01, 2021South China Sea conflict; Bangladesh-India ties; Tigray crisis.In today's episode, we discuss escalating tensions between China and neighbouring countries in and around the South China Sea, examine what led to violent protests in Bangladesh last week, and discuss the easing of tensions in the Tigray region in Ethiopia....more7minPlay
March 31, 2021Western firms face backlash in China, Suez Canal losses; India vaccine rolloutIn today's episode, we look into the increasing backlash against western companies in China over EU and USA’s decision to sanction the country over its alleged mistreatment of Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region, examine losses being incurred due to a surge container ship blocking the Suez canal, and revisit the worsening COVID situation in India....more7minPlay
March 30, 2021Yemen conflict; Myanmar coup; N. Korea missile launchIn today's episode, we examine ongoing conflicts in Yemen and how it may affect peace talks being proposed by the USA, discuss the Myanmar coup in light of new western sanctions, and talk about North Korea’s latest missile tests....more7minPlay
March 29, 2021AstraZeneca US trial; EU-Russia ties; Facebook's hate speech troubleIn today's episode, we discuss more setbacks for AstraZeneca as US health officials question the company’s vaccine trial results at a time it faces constant rebukes from the EU for production shortfalls, look at the 27-member blocs deteriorating relationship with Russia in light of Russian minister Sergei Lavrov’s comments stating that the country has no relationship with the EU, and explore a fresh lawsuit against Facebook in France over its hate speech policies....more7minPlay
March 26, 2021USA immigration crisis; China-Taiwan ties; Warner-Tencent dealIn today's episode, we will examine increasing criticisms of USA's immigration policies under President Joe Biden, discuss the impact Taiwan’s #FreedomPineapple campaign can have on its relationship with Beijing, and look at an expanded multi-year strategic licensing agreement between Warner Music and Tencent....more7minPlay
March 25, 2021EU-China ties; Germany Easter lockdown; UK travel lawIn today's episode, we will examine the EU-China relationship in light of fresh sanctions against Beijing for its treatment of Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region, look at Germany’s new lockdown announcement as the country prepares for easter festivities and discuss a new UK law preventing citizens from travelling abroad....more7minPlay
March 24, 2021Myanmar coup; Australia floods; North American railway mergerIn today's episode, we will revisit the situation in coup-hit Myanmar, which saw its bloodiest violence in weeks of protest over the weekend. We will then discuss Australia’s evacuation plan as the country faces its worst deluge in over six decades and we will finally look into a $25 billion dollar deal that would connect USA, Mexico and Canada in a single railway network....more6minPlay
March 23, 2021Germany overpays for face masks; China-US ties; Tanzania politicsIn today's episode, we will look into reports about the German government overpaying for face masks earlier this year and examine its impact on the country’s ruling party- CDU’s image. We will then examine the future of China-US relationship in light of talks conducted between officials of the two countries last week, and we will finally discuss Tanzania’s new president Samia Suluhu Hasaan’s rise to power....more7minPlay
March 22, 2021AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects; Britan's vaccine rollout; Global chip shortageIn today’s episode, we re-examine reports of the AstraZeneca vaccine causing possible blood clots, discuss Britain’s vaccination programme that is likely to see a slowdown in coming weeks and finally talk about Samsung’s warning of a “serious imbalance” in the semiconductor industry due to global chip shortages....more6minPlay
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.