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Aug 13
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Trump, Europe and a militarised world: G...

SG& Capital Partners
About this episode

This week, Sam unpacks the key themes of Season 2 with Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at the Financial Times.


From the unpredictability of Trump-era policies to the evolving dynamics within Europe and China’s strategic economic manoeuvres, Gideon offers a sharp, nuanced analysis of today’s geopolitical landscape.


The conversation delves into the challenges for centrists in an era marked by inequality, deglobalisation, and militarisation—highlighting what these trends mean for leaders, investors, and citizens alike and also covers China's economic strategy and the heightened geopolitical tensions leading to increased militarisation around the world.


Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners 

Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for SG& Capital Partners with SG& co-producer: Nicky Black 

Music composed by: Sophie Sirota 


For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com, and to contact SG& Capital Partners please email info@sgand.com. 

You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter


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