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The 2024 US Presidential race is pretty much underway, with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinching enough delegates in the primaries to become the Democrat and Republican parties' presumptive nominees respectively. But who holds the edge in the last mile race to the White House in the upcoming rematch between the two?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor in History at the American University shares his insights on who's holding majority of the “keys” at the moment. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE, REUTERSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israel-Palestine issue is in the spotlight again this week, as hearings on the legality of Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories run from February 19th to 26th at the International Court of Justice. We discuss what to expect from the proceedings with Juliette McIntyre, Law Lecturer, University of South Australia, and whether a ruling can have any material impact on the ground.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Indonesian voters have spoken - unofficial results indicate that defence minister Prabowo Subianto has won the presidential election by a comfortable margin. What does this mean for the policy direction of the country? We get colour and analysis from journalist Erin Cook who's on the ground in Jakarta.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Last Friday, the International Court of Justice made an interim ruling on the genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to prevent acts of genocide and to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Could this ruling change the trajectory of the war? We discuss the implications with Middle East expert Dr. James Dorsey.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa caucus on Monday, winning more than 50% of the vote share and solidifying his lead over rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. What does Iowa portend about the rest of the Republican presidential race? We get analysis on the outcome with political scientist John S. Jackson of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently made a whirlwind visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia last week, covering issues such as the war in Gaza and OPEC+ ties. We speak to Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman, Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies to find out the meetings' wider implications for geopolitics and oil.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Over the weekend, several skirmishes were reported between Chinese and Philippines' vessels in the South China Sea, highlighting continued tensions over maritime territory in the region. We discuss what transpired with security analyst Chong Ja Ian of the National University of Singapore.Image credit: EPA-EFE

It's been 21 months since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, and Western financial assistance is beginning to dwindle. On Wednesday, Republicans blocked a bill in the US Senate that would provide much-needed financial support to Kyiv. What impact might this have on the Ukrainian counter-offensive? We get updates from Denys Mykhailiuk, Chargé d'Affaires, Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia.Image credit: EPA-EFE

For COP 28, Malaysia has sent its largest contingent led by Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Malaysia's theme this year is “Going beyond: Green growth, resilient community and sustainable planet”. Shazana Mokhtar, Presenter & Producer on the Morning Run who is there, gives us an update on this event and what we can expect over the next few days.Image credit: EPA-EFE

OpenAI's 4-member board's sacking of its CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman, led to Microsoft hiring them both a couple of days later to lead an AI research team The fall-out to what OpenAI did continues as over 700 of its staff threatened to resign if the pair are not reinstated. Dan Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities, talks about the repercussions from these developments.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Libertarian economist Javier Milei emerged the overwhelming victor in Sunday's Argentine presidential elections, defeating his Peronist rival and Economy Minister Sergio Massa by 11% of the vote. Milei campaigned for economic shock therapy to reform Argentina's beleaguered economy - what does this bode for the country's policy direction? We discuss the election outcome with political scientist Dr. Tracy Fenwick of the Australian National University.Image credit: EPA-EFE

We dissect the second meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum after a rocky year of tensions between the two superpowers. We speak to Dr Pradeep Taneja, senior lecturer in Asian studies from the University of Melbourne on the outcome of this high-level meeting.Image credit: EPA-EFE

San Francisco will host the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference, starting today till November 17th. This economic summit will also bring both US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their 2nd face-to-face meeting. We discuss the expectations of APEC 2023 with Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just completed a 4-day state visit to China, the first Australian leader to visit the Middle Kingdom in seven years, ending a hiatus triggered by several disputes. Bilateral relations between Canberra and Beijing have been tepid in recent years but this visit appears to have warmed ties somewhat. Richard Mcgregor of the Lowy Institute provides us with some analysis on the outcome of this latest development.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Indonesia will hold its general elections on 14th February next year to elect the successor to President Joko Widodo, who is barred from running for a third term under the constitution. Who are the possible candidates and what are their prospects in one of the biggest exercises of democracy in the world? We discuss Indonesia's political landscape with Maria Monica Wihardja of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.Image credit: EPA-EFE

China's latest GDP figures came in higher than expected at 4.9% in the third quarter, a sign that many are hoping means that the worst is over for the world's second largest economy. But with beleaguered property giant Country Garden on the brink of default, how much will the real estate sector weigh down on growth? We get analysis on the Chinese economic outlook with Gary Ng of Natixis.Image credit: EPA-EFE

World leaders have convened in Beijing to mark the 10th anniversary of the belt and road initiative. And some noteworthy attendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the sole head of state or government from the European Union. Angeline Tan, Researcher in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies Programme, ISIS Malaysia shares with us BRI's journey so far, what does the future hold and whether Malaysia will see increased participation.Image credit: EPA-EFE

As world leaders criss-cross the Middle East to contain the geopolitical fallout from Israel's military escalation on Gaza, the humanitarian situation is becoming untenable. We speak to Tom Porteous of the Human Rights Watch for the latest on the ground situation.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The Gaza Strip is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe as over 2 million Palestinians are trapped by an Israeli blockade with an imminent ground invasion by the IDF military. Can the international community bring any pressure to bear on belligerent parties, in particular Tel Aviv? The Ambassador of Palestine to Malaysia, H.E. Walid Abu Ali weighs in on the crisis.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The appointment of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives is typically a formality; the party with majority seats in the house votes for their chosen candidate with relative ease. Yet, although Republicans have a slim majority in the House, holding 222 seats vs Democrats' 212, they have been unable to build consensus around the party's Speaker candidate, Kevin McCarthy. Public opinion pollster John Zogby explains the impasse in the Republican party, and the implications for US politics and policymaking.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The appointment of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives is typically a formality; the party with majority seats in the house votes for their chosen candidate with relative ease. Yet, although Republicans have a slim majority in the House, holding 222 seats vs Democrats' 212, they have been unable to build consensus around the party's Speaker candidate, Kevin McCarthy. Public opinion pollster John Zogby explains the impasse in the Republican party, and the implications for US politics and policymaking.Image credit: EPA-EFE

2022 began on a high note for China with the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, despite the strict zero-Covid policy in place. In contrast, as the year comes to a close, China is going through a rocky period following the loosening of pandemic restrictions this month; as a result Covid-19 infections are skyrocketing and impacting economic productivity. How will President Xi Jinping navigate these challenges and more in the year to come? Dr. Pradeep Taneja of the University of Melbourne weighs in.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The floods on the east coast have become a regular fixture during monsoon season, but this year is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent record for some areas. How are relief and rescue efforts being coordinated between government authorities and civil society, and what kind of help is most needed from those on the ground? For more insights, we speak to Amran Mahzan, Executive Director of MATCH Foundation.Image credit: EPA-EFE

This week marks the first working week for Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim's administration, in the new reality where Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are on the same rather than opposing sides of the aisle. The PH-BN cooperation is also being displayed in the Padang Serai and Pulau Tioman by-elections. Will this fragile alliance survive the Umno party elections? Political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan weighs in.Image credit: EPA-EFE

For the first time, Malaysians have a buffet of options when it comes to the Prime Minister candidate. Each of the three main coalitions have their designated PM - but each man has to first win their federal parliamentary seats on the road to Putrajaya. We discuss the prospects of the potential PMs with political analyst Dr. Kartini Aboo Talib @ Khalid of UKM.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The war in Ukraine has taken another turn after Russian forces launched air strikes across the country, in the most extensive attack by Russia since the beginning of the war. Although Russia said that it only targeted military, energy and telecommunications facilities, there is evidence that civilian infrastructures such as residential buildings and schools were also hit. Does this indicate a changing of tactics from the Russian military? We discuss the latest developments with Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The war in Ukraine has taken another turn after Russian forces launched air strikes across the country, in the most extensive attack by Russia since the beginning of the war. Although Russia said that it only targeted military, energy and telecommunications facilities, there is evidence that civilian infrastructures such as residential buildings and schools were also hit. Does this indicate a changing of tactics from the Russian military? We discuss the latest developments with Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Brazilians went to the polls to vote for a President, which ended in a runoff which is now scheduled for October 30th. The main candidates for Latin America's largest economy could not be more different in personality and policy. Clara Ferreira Marques, columnist, at Bloomberg Opinion gives us her opinions on President Jair Bolsanaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and who might win.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Brazilians went to the polls to vote for a President, which ended in a runoff which is now scheduled for October 30th. The main candidates for Latin America's largest economy could not be more different in personality and policy. Clara Ferreira Marques, columnist, at Bloomberg Opinion gives us her opinions on President Jair Bolsanaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and who might win.Image credit: EPA-EFE

On Friday 24 September, Umno President Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was acquitted of all charges in the foreign visa corruption trial by the Shah Alam High Court. Malay Mail journalist Kenneth Tee breaks down the facts of the case and the events on the day.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Umno President Dato' Sri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was acquitted of 40 bribery charges last Friday, when the Shah Alam High Court ruled that the prosecution had failed to show a prima facie case against the politician. While his legal issues are far from over, the victory no doubt gives his supporters a morale boost and gives him a lifeline ahead of GE15. We discuss the prospects for Zahid Hamidi and implications of his acquittal for Umno with Dr Bridget Welsh of the University of Nottingham-Asia Research Institute Malaysia.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Umno President Dato' Sri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was acquitted of 40 bribery charges last Friday, when the Shah Alam High Court ruled that the prosecution had failed to show a prima facie case against the politician. While his legal issues are far from over, the victory no doubt gives his supporters a morale boost and gives him a lifeline ahead of GE15. We discuss the prospects for Zahid Hamidi and implications of his acquittal for Umno with Dr Bridget Welsh of the University of Nottingham-Asia Research Institute Malaysia.Image credit: EPA-EFE

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.2:29 - How should the wealthy share their wealth?8:38 - What would you queue up for?14:24 - International headlines19:25 - Local headlinesImage credit: EPA-EFE

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and her husband the former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are now convicted felons. Rosmah was found guilty on all three counts of corruption in connection with the RM1.25 billion Sarawak rural schools' solar energy project. She faces a 10-year jail sentence and a RM970 million fine, the highest for a corruption case. Tom Wright, co-author of Billion Dollar Whale, breaks down how we got here.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and her husband the former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are now convicted felons. Rosmah was found guilty on all three counts of corruption in connection with the RM1.25 billion Sarawak rural schools' solar energy project. She faces a 10-year jail sentence and a RM970 million fine, the highest for a corruption case. Tom Wright, co-author of Billion Dollar Whale, breaks down how we got here.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Last week the Federal Court dismissed the appeal of former Prime Minister Dato' Sri Najib Razak, upholding his conviction and sentence in the SRC International trial. We speak to SCMP correspondent Hadi Azmi about his observations during the trial as well as the ramifications of the court decision for Najib Razak and UMNO.Image credit: EPA-EFE

The FBI has raided former US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Trump's lawyers say the FBI had broken into a safe and seized 15 boxes of documents. Reports say the raid is related to an ongoing investigation into whether or not laws were broken when boxes of White House records, some marked Top Secre, were not sent to the National Archives. Robert Shapiro, a Professor of Government at Columbia University in New York, takes us through how these developments might impact the upcoming mid-term elections and Trump's 2024 presidential bid.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Headlined by the war in Ukraine, a rising China, inflation and climate change, a plethora of issues face leaders of seven of the world's largest countries, but concern reigns that the summit might amount to not much more than a photo opportunity.Bunn Nagara, Independent Geopolitical Consultant and Honorary Research Fellow, The Perak Academy, discusses the ongoing G7 summit.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Headlined by the war in Ukraine, a rising China, inflation and climate change, a plethora of issues face leaders of seven of the world's largest countries, but concern reigns that the summit might amount to not much more than a photo opportunity.Bunn Nagara, Independent Geopolitical Consultant and Honorary Research Fellow, The Perak Academy, discusses the ongoing G7 summit.Image credit: EPA-EFE

US President Joe Biden held his debut East Asian tour this week, and sparked a furious response from China when he appeared to suggest that the US would intervene militarily if Taiwan were attacked. This marked a departure from the previous White House position of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan. We discuss the implications of Biden's comments and broader takeaways from his visit to South Korea and Japan, including the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with Tokyo-based journalist William Pesek.Image credit: EPA-EFE

Last week, US President Joe Biden played host to ASEAN leaders in Washington D.C. as part of efforts to reaffirm America's commitment to the Southeast Asian region. But for some observers, the discussions were less persuasive than anticipated. We discuss the outcome of the special summit and the state of play in Malaysia-US bilateral relations with policy analyst Elina Noor. Image credit: EPA-EFE

May 9th is celebrated as Victory Day in Russia to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. It's being watched closely this year as it takes place amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with many observers expecting President Vladmir Putin to signal his next strategy in the war. We speak to security expert Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University to better understand the significance of Victory Day for Russia as well as updates on the Ukraine frontline. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Bongbong Marcos has won the Philippine presidential election which sets the stage for the return of the Marcos family into the Malacanang Palace 36 years after they were ousted following the People's Power revolt. Andrea Chloe Wong, a Philippines' political analyst tells us what to expect from his rule. Image credit: EPA-EFE

To combat the effects of Covid-19 and the fallout from the Ukraine war, Germany has increased its debt levels to unprecedented levels. Dr Frederick Kliem, Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us what impact this will have on the economy and if it affect the popularity of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Last week, Defense Minister Dato' Sri Hishammudin Hussein announced that the Cabinet had unanimously agreed to proceed with the procurement of littoral combat ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy. This is a long outstanding project initiated back in 2011 with a price tag of RM9 billion ringgit for 6 ships, but has been beset with delays and allegations of corruption. We speak to Ridzwan Rahmat of Janes on the gaps in Malaysian defense procurement. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Following Emmanuel Macron's resounding victory, Professor Peter McPhee from University of Melbourne gives his analysis on how he might heal a divided France and what his priorities will be moving forward. Image credit: EPA-EFE

As we approach Hari Raya in less than two weeks, this year's festive season appears to be a brighter one already - not only for Malaysians who will finally get to celebrate with their loved ones after a two-year long pandemic, but also for the retail sector as festive shoppers begin to provide a much needed sales boost to the local economy. But will it be back to normal for everyone so soon? And with ongoing supply chain issues and labor shortages, how are retailers recovering? Liyana Yahaya, Senior Manager, Analytics & Insights at NielsenIQ shares her thoughts. Image credit: EPA-EFE

The Ministry of Health will administer a second vaccine booster shot for senior citizens with comorbidities to counter waning immunity levels for those most vulnerable to Covid-19 infections. We discuss the rationale for the move as well as other pandemic developments in the country with Dr. Vinod Balasubramniam of the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Professor Peter McPhee, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Melbourne unpacks the first round of the French presidential election and how tight the run-off will be in the re-match between Macron and Le Pen. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Earlier this month, Carrie Lam announced that she would not be running for a second term as Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Who are the potential successors to replace her? We discuss Lam's legacy in office and the challenges for the next leader of Hong Kong with political analyst Sonny Lo. Image credit: EPA-EFE