Can the UK take on the EU, US, and China?
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Can the UK take on the EU, US, and China?

33:42 May 16, 2025
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As trade tensions, security concerns, and diplomatic crossroads converge, the UK's bid for economic growth faces hard choices on the global stage. In this episode host Bronwen Maddox explores the UK's complex balancing act between the EU, US, and China with guests Janka Oertel and Sir Martin Donnelly. Read our latest: The UK–EU summit will bring some progress on defence cooperation. But more could be done on aid and trade Trump's Gulf tour exposes Netanyahu's increasingly isolated position on Gaza The UK government should prioritize linking carbon markets at the UK–EU summit Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by Amanda Nunn. 'Independent Thinking' is an Indio Media production for Chatham House. Read the Spring issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast ?  Listen to Africa Aware podcast ? Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you find your podcasts - please listen, review, and subscribe.
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