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Après les paroles, les actes… Donald TRUMP a mis hier ses menaces à exécution et lancé sa guerre commerciale contre le reste du monde… Un tremblement de terre économique qui va avoir des conséquences très concrètes et dont nous allons essayer ce soir de prendre la mesure avec nos invités… Où s'arrêtera cette guerre commerciale ? Faut-il répliquer et si oui comment ? Ce “jour de la libération” comme l'appelle Donald TRUMP est-il celui de la fin de la mondialisation ? On en débat ce jeudi 3 avril avec nos invités : ▶︎ Dominique SEUX Éditorialiste économiste aux Echos et à France Inter▶︎ Chloé RIDEL Députée européenne, porte-parole du Parti socialiste▶︎ Isabelle THIS SAINT JEANÉconomiste, professeure d'Université à l'Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, chercheuse au CEPN▶︎ Shahin VALLÉE Économiste, chercheur en économie politique au German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), membre du conseil de l'Observatory Group (Washington D.C.), ancien conseiller du Président du Conseil européen (Herman Von Rompuy) et ancien conseiller du Ministre de l'Économie (Emmanuel Macron)▶︎ Jérémie GALLON Ancien diplomate de l'Union européenne à Washington, associé chez McLarty Associates, auteur de «Georges Pompidou L'intemporel » aux éditions Gallimard (20.03.25), « Henry Kissinger : L'Européen » aux éditions Gallimard (20.05.21) et « Journal d'un jeune diplomate dans l'Amérique de Trump » aux éditions Gallimard (04.10.18

US President Donald Trump promises a significant tariff announcement on April 2. We gathered a team of experts to discuss how the looming threats of tariffs from the Trump administration may affect Brazil and reshape relations between the United States and Brazil — not just in the short-term future but also in the long run. Panelists:Tony Harrington, former US ambassador to Brazil. Founding Principal of Albright Stonebridge. He was previously Chair of the President's Intelligence Oversight Board and currently serves as Chair of the Wilson Center Brazil Institute. Kellie Meiman Hock, senior counselor at McLarty Associates and a board member of the Inter-American Dialogue. A former US Foreign Service Officer, she served in Porto Alegre, São Paulo and Recife in Brazil, as well as at the Office of the US Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President as Director for Brazil and the Southern Cone.Welber Barral, founding partner of BMJ, is an expert in international trade and investment with over 30 years of experience. He served as Brazil's Secretary of Foreign Trade between 2007 and 2011 and has acted as an arbitrator in Mercosur and WTO disputes. He currently advises Fiesp and presides over IBCI, the Brazilian Institute of Foreign Trade.This episode is exclusive for premium subscribers and subscribers of Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts.Support the show

Jérémie Gallon, ancien diplomate, est directeur général associé pour l'Europe du cabinet de conseil géopolitique McLarty Associates. Auteur de « Georges Pompidou. L'intemporel » aux éditions Gallimard Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Jeremy Kinsman and John Negroponte about the disastrous meeting between Zelensky, Trump, and Vance, and implications for the war in Ukraine. // Participants' bios - Jeremy Kinsman is a former Canadian diplomat who served as our Political Director and as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as our Ambassador to Russia, the European Union and Italy amongst other assignments - John Negroponte is Vice Chairman at McLarty Associates. He served for more than five decades as a U.S. diplomat, including as ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Nations, and Iraq. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq" by Steve Coll: https://www.amazon.ca/Achilles-Trap-C-I-Americas-Invasion/dp/0525562265 - "Demon Copperhead: A Novel", by Barbara Kingsolver: https://www.amazon.ca/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/0063251922 - "The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World", by Hal Brands: https://www.amazon.ca/Eurasian-Century-Making-Modern-World/dp/132403694X // Recording Date: February 28, 2025

No WW Especial deste domingo (9) colocou em pauta o questionamento "Donald Trump está dando um tiro no pé?". Participaram do programa a conselheira-sênior da Mclarty Associates, Kellie Meiman Hock, o cientista político e professor da Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Guilherme Casarões e o coordenador do Insper Agro Global, Marcos Jank.

Our third episode of Season VIII “Polarity”: IU Edition, welcomes Lee Feinstein, founding dean at the Hamilton Lugar School of International and Global Studies, President of McLarty Associates, and researcher for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. In this episode, Feinstein shares insights on the importance of establishing a global and international studies school at IU Bloomington, reflecting on his experiences working in Poland, and contributing to Holocaust research and remembrance efforts for the Holocaust museum. He also provides informative insights on the upcoming 2024 election and its involvement concerning international relations, and emphasizes the importance of education in fostering awareness and understanding of foreign relations tied to the United States.

Join MoneyFm89.3 hosts Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys on the "Saturday Mornings Show" for their weekly International News Review with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates. This week they discuss: *   The US election and the final stages of the campaigns. *   Singapore's new framework designed to hold telcos and financial institutions accountable for scam victims. *   King Charles' recent encounter with an anti-monarchist heckler during his visit to Australia.  *   What are the destinations that fresh grads most want to move to for work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Saturday Mornings "International News Review" with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the US hurricane aftermath, overseas Americans may finally get relief from double taxation, and Kim Jung Un says he'll seal the border with South Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys discuss major international news stories with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates. This episode covers a range of timely topics, including:● Layoffs at tech giants Dyson and Samsung in Singapore.● The latest developments in Trump's indictment.● Insights into the recent Vice Presidential debate. This episode provides valuable perspectives on current events and is essential listening for anyone interested in global affairs and their impact on Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our International News Review, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the Typhoon Yagi massive flooding with over 200 deaths in Vietnam, the UK PM Starmer says Russia's Ukraine war can end “straight away”, Will the US Presidential debate matter for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump and North Korea shows its nuclear laboratory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about President Biden stepping-in to quash a $14 billion US Steel deal, father and son are charged in four murders at US school, Malaysia's PM cozies up to Vladimir Putin in a controversial move, and the Perpetual Penny Paradox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, "Saturday Mornings" host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates discuss the follow-up from Trump's trip to Arlington National Cemetery, the first Harris-Walz sit-down media interview, IBM pulling out of China, and Aussies get 'right to disconnect' after working hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about whether the US Democrats will benefit from their post-convention "bounce." New Kamala Harris advisor ASEAN Ambassador Yohannes Abraham, and Starbucks flies its new CEO to work in style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys get a preview of next week's a preview of next week's US Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates. Also, does the US Vice Presidential running mate matter when it comes to winning the national election? Also, why Singaporean construction firms are feelingthe effects of political turmoil in Bangladesh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Kamala Harris garnering enough delegate votes this past week to secure the Presidential nomination, a landmark hostage swap between Russia and nationals from several nations, cup noodles are the latest inflight service victim in an increasingly turbulent world, and hotels and restaurants in Paris say they're experiencing a “catastrophic” downturn in takings during the Olympic Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the historic week in US Politics: Joe Biden stepping down from the US Presidential race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris. Who might she choose for her running mate and what will America think? Donald Trump and JD Vance on the campaign trail, as the competition heats up to see which side will control the election campaign narrative?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the historic, UK election landslide victory for the Labour Party, Joe Biden digs in on his bid to be re-elected US President, and Singapore Airlines marks nearly $2.7 billion in earnings, pays its CEO 21% more ($8.1 million) and still raises seat selection fares by up to 75%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the upcoming first U.S. Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump... what each candidate has to gain and lose from it. The North Korean and Russian leaders meet and make the rest of the world nervous. And the controversial American who made billions from the U.K. by selling Covid kits; the deal could prove troublesome for the current U.K. government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about a new study showing that South-East Asian countries ingest the most microplastics... up to 15 grams-worth per month! Migrant workers in SG trying to find a cool place to eat, drink, and sleep... locals aren't happy. Singapore is officially the 5th most peaceful country... what else do we have to do to be #1? And, the Seinfeld comedy show in Singapore Friday night was a hit, but the audience was surprising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Singapore and 13 other countries meet in the Red Dot to sign the IPEF clean economy pact, NYC backs off road congestion pricing, Singapore's Changi Business Park on the skids with mass-move-outs, and China's fake waterfall in Yuntai Mountain Geopark... will UNESCO take umbrage?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The historic felony conviction of Donald Trump on 34 charges takes centre stage on our International News Review with Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys and Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates. Also joining the conversation from the Washington D.C. area is Peter Goelz, long-time Democratic Operative and strategist who staffed seven past-Democratic Presidential campaigns. His take on if felon Trump will go to jail and what Biden should do next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of 35 West originally aired on December 20, 2023. Now, just days away from the election, many of topics discussed have only grown in relevance over the course of the official campaign season. Mexico's general election on June 2 of 2024 promises to be a seminal moment for Mexican politics and society on a number of fronts, in particular, the race has made headlines as a contest between two women, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum on one hand, and Senator Xóchitl Gálvez on the other, promising to herald Mexico's first female president. But the race is also a test of the staying power of current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's Morena Party, and whether its breakout success in 2018 can be translated into sustained influence over Mexican politics. In this special episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Alma Caballero, Northern Latin America Managing Director at McLarty Associates. Together, they discuss the policy positions of the frontrunners, the challenges that will face either a Gálvez or a Sheinbaum government, and the influence President López Obrador is likely to wield over Mexico's political environment even after departing office. They also delve into questions of security, and the threat organized crime may pose to the electoral process next year.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the International Criminal Court taking aim at Israel and Hamas, should airlines have mandatory seatbelt-use rules following the SQ321 turbulence crisis, and a US judge rules on whether or not tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about what the Biden and Trump political camps have to gain or lose over upcoming US Presidential debates. Will the Biden Administration's new China tariffs have the intended effect? What will Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te do about the Mainland? And King Charles III's new and confusing official portrait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the latest development in Trump's trial saga, ‘completely crippled' aid operations in Gaza, Apple apologizes for a tone-deaf, “own-goal” advertisement, and Malaysia to start “orangutan diplomacy” with its palm oil customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about an upcoming Supreme Court ruling that might impact the US Presidential election. Who might buy Tik-Tok? The Indonesian president wants influencers to stay positive on the new capital Nusantara. And McCartney and Lennon's new song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Neil Humphreys and co-host Dan Koh speak to Steven Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates about Blinken's pledge to back the Philippines in China, Singapore's commitment to Gaza and Malaysia seeing red over Deep PurpleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Putin's election weekend and his threat to use nukes if Russia's sovereignty is threatened, The US Congress moves closer to banning Tik Tok, Biden and Trump win Primaries, the highest ranking Jewish Democrat in Congress calls for elections to replace Israel's Netanyahu, and how will Singapore respond to the 2024 election result?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about his night with Tay Tay and why a billionaire thinks she should run for President, the cautionary tale of the US Super Tuesday primary, Joe Biden comes out swinging at the Republicans and the name that shall not be mentioned during the annual State of the Union speech, how a German defence official's conversation was hacked by Russians at a Singapore hotel, why Malaysians are fleeing to Singapore and the resulting brain drain, and the upcoming US vote that could ban Tik Tok for 160 million Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about a scathing new report from the U.S. Department of State Inspector General finding US Ambassador to Singapore Jonathan Kaplan's "many projects frequently were unattainable, diverted the embassy's limited resources, and detracted from the staff's ability to perform core duties." What the Michigan Primary Election signals to Biden and Trump, Singapore will require all listed firms to make climate-related disclosures from the financial year 2025, and Mary Poppins gets a new movie classification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Singapore's goes for the gold with its Taylor Swift concert strategy. Regional HQs are choosing SG over HK. The severity of climate change is threatening India's workers and economy, and Jack Ma's wife Zhang Ying goes shophouse shopping in Duxton Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the mysterious death in prison this week of Putin's main critic Alexei Navalny, the $355 million judgement against Trump, Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto and his impact on business, and this week's NFL Superbowl broke US TV records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Malaysia's disgraced former PM Najib and his jail time getting wacked, US Senator Tom Cotton grilling the Tik Tok CEO and saying Singapore is a Communist hot bed, Elmo asks a question and blows up the internet, Pres. Biden cracks down on Israel, and MAGA Republicans go to war against Taylor Swift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about how the six Coldplay concerts are a business strategy for Singapore, the former US President's victory in New Hampshire seems to assure his nomination, Seoul's first lady of Dior causes a political headache, and can the British learn a new tea trick?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about Singapore former minister S. Iswaran's corruption case and its possible impact on business sentiment. Is the World Economic Forum's Davos meeting more than just a snow party for the rich? Will the upcoming New Hampshire primary seal the Presidential nomination for Trump? And did Arnold really deserve to be detained and fined by customs officers at Munich airport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the Taiwan national elections, the impact of US-British strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, Boeing trying to figure out where it has a screw loose, the US Presidential primaries heat up, and Mark Zuckerberg's plan to make more moo-lah with macadamia nuts and beer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the decades-long air safety improvement that likely saved lives on the JAL air crash in Japan, why the Israeli post-war Gaza plan is controversial, the issues around India's Bollywood writers strike, and the US lawsuit around faceless chocolate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico's general election on June 2 of 2024 promises to be a seminal moment for Mexican politics and society on a number of fronts, in particular, the race has made headlines as a contest between two women, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum on one hand, and Senator Xóchitl Gálvez on the other, promising to herald Mexico's first female president. But the race is also a test of the staying power of current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's Morena Party, and whether its breakout success in 2018 can be translated into sustained influence over Mexican politics. In this special episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Alma Caballero, Northern Latin America Managing Director at McLarty Associates. Together, they discuss the policy positions of the frontrunners, the challenges that will face either a Gálvez or a Sheinbaum government, and the influence President López Obrador is likely to wield over Mexico's political environment even after departing office. They also delve into questions of security, and the threat organized crime may pose to the electoral process next year.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about more US Congressional Republican drama with Kevin McCarthy's retirement, do we really need 10,000 more McDonald's restaurants, what to do about Singapore's country clubs, and who wants to land a passenger jet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the outcome of the Xi-Biden Summit this week in San Francisco, the APEC summit results, IPEF starting to have some meaning and clarity, and David Cameron's return to British politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about whether last week's off-year, state elections have any bearing on the 2024 presidential election, the impact of Malaysia's support for Hamas, what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had to say about terrorism, a new Chinese movie that has mainland audiences thinking twice about traveling to South East Aisa and the US climate envoy John Kerry is bullish on the Earth's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Kezia McKeague, the Regional Director for Latin America at McLarty Associates, to discuss the current cycle of elections in Argentina and Latin America. The discussion includes identifying the two Argentine candidates facing off in a run-off election on November 19th, Sergio Massa and Javier Milei, forecasting each candidate's outlook in a hypothetical second round victory, detailing what the potential outcomes may be for an Argentina-US relationship and highlighting other recent and upcoming elections across Latin America. For more information on the Argentine Elections, watch the recent IIF Event on the elections featuring Clay, Kezia and IIF's Head of Latin America Research Martin Castellano.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the spectacular fall and conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, a global AI summit in Britain, the Beatles new song, and how to not hail a flight, as it taxis down the runway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about how far the US will go to protect Philippine South China Sea rights, who is the new US House Republican Speaker, what just happened with the Chinese President and California Governor. Meanwhile, Tony Fernandes is just being Tony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about what can be done to stop further chaos in the Middle East, are Chinese fishing fleets depleting the ocean, ESG plus another G, the US Federal Trade Commission ban on hidden and bogus junk fees, and “hospitals to hotels” around World Cup Cricket fever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Neil Humphreys speaks to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates, about another crazy week for the Republican Party, Trump's vicious language, the hottest September on record and the end of Washington's relationship with China's pandas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our International News Review, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the US Government shutdown amid dysfunction in Washington, the passing of Senior Senator Dianne Feinstein and the debate about age limits in politics, memorable quotes from the second Republican Presidential debate, and a possible power couple in the making: US football star Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eid Fitr Mubarak! In Episode 83, Mohammed Soliman, the director of the Middle East Institute's Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program and a Manager at McLarty Associates' Middle East and North Africa Practice, joins The 966. Mohammed's work focuses on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Mohammed frequently appears on Arabic- and English-language television to provide commentary on unfolding events in the Middle East. The 966 talks with Mohammed about his recent writing and work on the subjects of a U.S.-Saudi tech dialogue and much more. But first, the hosts discuss Richard's one big thing, which is a look at the Saudi professional soccer league, and the growth of soccer in recent years in the Kingdom. Lucien's one big thing is King Salman Park, which will be 5x the size of Central Park and checking in on the development of the massive project, which will change the face of Riyadh. The hosts conclude as always with Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed on Saudi Arabia headed into the weekend.5:14 - Richard's one big thing this week is is a look at the Saudi professional soccer league, and the growth of soccer in recent years in the Kingdom.16:41 - Lucien's one big thing this week is King Salman Park, which is massive in size and ambition. Covering 6.4 square miles on the grounds of the former King Salman Air Base, it is going to be seven times the size of London's Hyde Park and five times the size of New York's Central Park. The completed project will have 5 metro stops when the Riyadh metro is complete and become a large urban oasis that will drastically improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors of Riyadh. 28:52 - Mohammed Soliman, the director of the Middle East Institute's Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program and a Manager at McLarty Associates' Middle East and North Africa Practice, joins The 966. Mohammed's work focuses on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Mohammed frequently appears on Arabic- and English-language television to provide commentary on unfolding events in the Middle East. The 966 talks with Mohammed about his recent writing and work on the subjects of a U.S.-Saudi tech dialogue and much more.58:05 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend. WSJ: Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep DiscountsAs Russia scours the globe for buyers of its energy products, it is finding eager trade partners in an unlikely place: The oil-rich petrostates of the Persian Gulf. Since Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine cut off Russia from many of its established trading partners, state companies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have stepped in to take advantage of discounted prices for Russian products, according to oil executives and industry analysts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-u-a-e-scoop-up-russian-oil-products-at-steep-discounts-d327a2eeIMF Says Saudi Budget to Win From OPEC Cuts With Oil Price BoostSaudi Arabia's budget will more than make up for a production cut announced by the kingdom with OPEC and its allies, according to the International Monetary Fund, as it reels in more revenue thanks to higher crude prices and keeps spending in check.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-18/imf-says-saudi-budget-to-win-from-opec-cuts-with-oil-price-boost?sref=5jMtLoGcSaudi Arabia launches 4 special economic zones for boosting investmentsSaudi Arabia launched four special economic zones on Thursday in Riyadh, Jizan, Ras Al-Khair, and King Abdullah Economic City, north of Jeddah, according to Forbes Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted "huge opportunities for the development of the local economy" that the zones will provide in terms of job creation, technology transfer, industry localization, and development of the Saudi business community.https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-113/All/Saudi-Arabia-launches-4-special-economic-zones-for-boosting-investments-28119Israeli PM: Peace with Saudi Arabia would be 'giant leap' towards ending Arab-Israeli conflictIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia would be a "giant leap" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict."We want normalization and peace with Saudi Arabia. We view that as perhaps a giant leap towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict," Netanyahu said, speaking during a meeting in Jerusalem with U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-peace-with-saudi-arabia-would-be-giant-leap-towards-ending-arab-2023-04-17/Emirates, Aramco top companies in UAE, Saudi: LinkedInUAE's Emirates Airlines and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco are the top companies in UAE and KSA respectively as per LinkedIn's annual list of Top Companies for the UAE and Saudi Arabia.While in the UAE, Procter & Gamble, Kearney, Majid Al Futtaim and Visa take the next four spots, in Saudi Arabia Red Sea Global Hospitality, stc Telecommunications Procter & Gamble and Saudia are the next in the pecking order.https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/emirates-aramco-top-companies-in-uae-saudi-linkedin-dhfz0vrpChristiano Ronaldo once again dominates headlines, team losesChristiano Ronaldo once again dominated the headlines both during and after his side's 2-0 loss to Al-Hilal on Tuesday. After being booked for a WWE-style tackle, Ronaldo reacted to chants from home supporters of Lionel Messi allegedly with an obscene gesture in their direction. The incident caused debate and drama throughout the Kingdom. Odion Ighalo got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo as he scored the two goals which earned Al Hilal a 2-0 home win against Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabia League on Tuesday.https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/al-nassr-respond-cristiano-ronaldo-expelled-saudi-arabia-controversial-gesture/bltf437a028d15bb8fd

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Kellie Meiman, Managing Partner at McLarty Associates and former USTR for South America, and Juan Carlos Baker, Mexico's USMCA negotiator and former Under Secretary of the Economy. They discuss the importance for the three North American countries to abide by USMCA rules and commitments to create the needed certainty to unfreeze nearshoring investments and succeed in creating a more competitive region. They also speak about the competitive advantages Mexico brings (or could bring) to the table, “Buy America” and the U.S.'s recent industrial policies, and how energy is the missing link that could unlock the region's full potential.