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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.
March 05, 2021India-Sri Lanka ties; Indo-China hotline; Russia’s gas ambitionsIn today’s episode, we will discuss India-Sri Lanka relations as the latter decides to pause the use of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines. We will then look at developments in Indo-China relationship following the de-escalation of a months-long border standoff and finally discuss a Russia-China gas deal....more7minPlay
March 04, 2021US trade law on Chinese tech; Indian elections; New Zealand lockdownIn today’s episode, we will take a look at a Trump-era legislation against Chinese technology that the Biden administration has decided to go ahead with despite concerns from commerce bodies, discuss India’s political future as four major states prepare to choose their next government at a time the BJP-led centre is under immense pressure from ongoing farmer protests, and finally visit the Covid situation in New Zealand which imposed fresh lockdown measures this week....more7minPlay
March 03, 2021US COVID relief package; US-Saudi ties; India’s oil refining expansionIn today’s episode, we will revisit the COVID situation in USA as the Biden administration prepares to finalise its $1.9 trillion “America Rescue Plan.” We will then discuss the US-Saudi relationship after Washington brought in sanctions on individuals for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and finally look at India’s oil refining capacities and its plans to revive it....more7minPlay
March 02, 2021Myanmar coup; Indo-China ties; US-Canada diplomacyIn today’s episode, we will revisit ongoing protests in coup hit Myanmar as the country faces increasing pressure from major world economies to restore civilian rule. We will then analyse the Indo-China relationship based on recent data shared by the Indian commerce ministry and finally take a look at where Canada-USA relations stand after the first bilateral meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden last week....more7minPlay
March 01, 2021Australia media law; Nord Stream 2 construction; Lucid Moto’s public parnershipIn today’s episode, we will examine a last-minute deal Facebook has secured with Australia and what it may imply for the future of legislations governing social media and search engines. We will then look into growing concerns about Germany and Russia’s ambitious gas pipeline project: Nord Stream 2 and finally discuss American electric carmaker Lucid Motor’ 11.5 bn dollar deal as it goes public....more7minPlay
February 26, 2021Hong Kong security law; Australia vaccine rollout; Iran Nuclear DealIn today’s episode, we will look at the possibility of China bringing electoral reforms in Hong Kong to further strengthen its grip on the autonomous region. We will then discuss Australia’s vaccine rollout, and finally revisit the Iran Nuclear Deal as relations continue to remain tense between Tehran and USA....more8minPlay
February 25, 2021Bitcoin bullrun; China-Taiwan relations; Johnson & Johnson vaccineIn today’s episode, we will examine the future of bitcoins as a mode of digital investment as the virtual currency continues its bull run. We will then examine increasing tensions between China and Taiwan in light of a fresh display of might from Beijing and finally discuss the lesser known Johnson and Johnson’s COVID vaccine....more8minPlay
February 24, 2021Chinese threat on rare earth export; Gamestop explainer; Huawei-HSBC conflctIn today’s episode, we will discuss the possibility of China putting curbs on the export of rare earth minerals to western nations and how it may impact the global supply chain. We will then discuss what the GameStop fiasco was all about and how it affected Wallstreet trade and finally revisit Chinse tech giant Huawei’s troubles with UK-based HSBC....more7minPlay
February 23, 2021Australian media code; Japan COVID mutation; US Mars missionIn today’s episode we discuss the ongoing row between Google, Facebook, and Australia that could change the way in which tech companies use news content. We will then look at a new variant of the 2019 coronavirus reported recently in Japan and finally explore NASA’s Perseverance Rover's journey....more8minPlay
February 22, 2021EU-Russia ties; Israel’s COVID journey; VISA to add cryptocurrenciesIn today’s episode, we will examine EU-Russia relations in light of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s ongoing trial at a Russian court, discuss the COVID situation in Israel as the country steadily heads towards normalising activities, and finally look at the possibility of VISA adding cryptocurrencies to its payment network....more7minPlay
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.