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Turkey’s balancing act on Iran and China’s new five-year plan

TOPSHOT - Iranian nationals arrive in Turkey after passing through the Razi-Kapiköy border crossing in Van, north-eastern Turkey, on March 3, 2026, a day after Turkey and Iran have mutually suspended day-trip crossings at their border as Israeli-US strikes continued to pound the Islamic Republic. (Photo by Ali IHSAN OZTURK / AFP via Getty Images)

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We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares for its first election since youth-led protests toppled the government.

Host
  • Emma Nelson
Contributors
  • Angelica Jopson
  • Annelise Maynard
  • Carlota Rebelo
  • Christy O'Grady

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