This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the first American Pope, the India-Pakistan conflict, Trump’s trade deal with the U.K., and the new struggle for mastery in Africa.
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The New Pope and the Scramble for Africa
This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the first American Pope, the India-Pakistan conflict, Trump's trade deal with the U.K., and the new struggle for mastery in Africa
May 09, 2025
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