Gideon talks to Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, about his new book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. They discuss why the post-war settlement between democratic governments and their people is no longer fit for purpose and what can be done to restore our faith in it.

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CEOs beware: cost-cutting isn’t the same as growth

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The Filipino people are paying a heavy price for regional tensions between China and the US, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr tells Gideon. He explains how he hopes to steer clear of conflict, build up the economy and focus on mitigating the economic damage caused by climate change.

Clips: Inquirer.net

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr says Taiwan tensions ‘very, very worrisome’ for Philippines

US military deepens ties with Japan and Philippines to prepare for China threat

China and Philippines vow to handle maritime tensions with ‘friendly consultations’

US vice-president visits Philippine island off contested South China Sea

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The war in Ukraine has had dire consequences for millions of people beyond Europe. Gideon talks to David Miliband, IRC president, about why Putin's challenge to the world order must not go unpunished.

Clips: CNN

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Geopolitics threatens to destroy the world Davos made

War in Tigray may have killed 600,000 people, peace mediator says

How the law finally caught up with notorious human trafficker Kidane

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A small group of Republican party zealots, backed by former president Donald Trump, have forced their way into a position of power in the US Congress. Gideon talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest magazine in Washington and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, about what they are seeking to achieve and whether they will end up playing into the hands of President Joe Biden if he seeks re-election.

Clips: ABC, CNN

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Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces tough first week seeking to unify Republicans

Joe Biden’s claim to presidential greatness

The debt ceiling is scarier this time

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How has Russia changed since Putin embarked on his Ukraine war nearly a year ago? Gideon talks to Angela Stent of Georgetown University about the origins of Russia’s imperialist ambitions, its rupture with Europe and reliance on revived alliances with the global south.

Clips: @Rumoaohepta7; Channel 4 News

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‘Untrainable’: Russian army faces backlash over conscripts’ death in Ukraine attack

Turning the tide in Russia’s war on Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in maps — latest updates

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Gideon Rachman is joined by a panel of colleagues: FT editor Roula Khalaf, Moscow correspondent Max Seddon and US editor Edward Luce. This year was defined by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Will 2023 be any different? Meanwhile, in China, Xi Jinping was confirmed for a third term as the country's leader, with many believing he's now set to rule for life. 

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Qatar’s decision to host the World Cup was mired in controversy from the start but ultimately seems to have paid off, bringing the tiny Gulf emirate new friends and winning over old enemies. Gideon talks to Simeon Kerr, the FT’s Gulf correspondent, about what motivates the emirate to seek to deploy its vast wealth for political ends.

Clips: Qatar Airways; France 24

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Qatar wooed EU lawmakers ahead of football World Cup

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Qatar faces the harsh glare of World Cup publicity

Qatar World Cup provides rare source of unity to Arab states

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Australia’s relations with China have taken a dive in recent years, forcing Canberra to reassess regional security and trade ties. Gideon talks to Michael Fullilove, director of the Lowy Institute, Australia’s leading foreign-policy think-tank, about how Australia is adapting to the new reality.

Clips: ABC, ChannelNewsAsia

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Australia, China and the judgment of the Solomons

Australia’s defence dilemma: projecting force or provoking China?

US to ‘deepen’ defence ties with Australia in face of China threat

Australian business hopeful of better ties with China

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Severe lockdowns associated with China’s zero-Covid policy have combined with economic woes to incite the most widespread protests since Tiananmen Square. President Xi Jinping is now under pressure to address this discontent. Gideon discusses what his options are with the FT’s Yuan Yang, who has recently returned to London from Beijing.

Clips: BBC

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Xi’s pandemic triumphalism returns to haunt him

Guangzhou eases restrictions despite worsening Covid outbreak

China’s high youth unemployment stokes student Covid protests

Restless Beijingers rise up against Covid controls

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Italy has become one of the main entry points to the EU for irregular migrants but its new nationalist prime minister Giorgia Meloni has taken a hard line and is demanding Europe do more to help.

Why has Meloni taken such a confrontational approach? Ben’s guest is Nicoletta Pirozzi, head of the EU programme at Italy’s Institute for International Affairs in Rome.

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