It’s been quite a start to 2026, but what does it mean that the US has abducted the leader of a foreign power?  What happens to international relations now and what has this got to do with the Peace of Westphalia?  Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss how the international order has changed - and the local order has not. Also, is AI investment now in a bubble?  Listen Up!

It’s been quite a start to 2026, but what does it mean that the US has abducted the leader of a foreign power? What happens to international relations now and what has this got to do with the Peace of Westphalia? Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss how the international order has changed - and the local order has not. Also, is AI investment now in a bubble? Listen Up!

It’s been quite a start to 2026, but what does it mean that the US has abducted the leader of a foreign power?&nbsp; What happens to international relations now and what has this got to do with the Peace of Westphalia?&nbsp; Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss how the international order has changed - and the local order has not. Also, is AI investment now in a bubble?&nbsp; Listen Up!

The year that started off with a bang

Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.

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The year that started off with a bang

The year that started off with a bang