Saudi Arabia Targets Critics, Ukraine Update, and Japan’s Demographic Crisis

In today’s episode of Global Politics with Leo, we break down some of the biggest international news stories shaping world politics right now. We start in Saudi Arabia, where the government is cracking down on free speech as living costs rise and the long-standing “social contract” between the monarchy and the people begins to shift. Then we move to Russia and Ukraine, where President Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Trump highlights ongoing negotiations, unresolved territorial issues, and why these questions are at the heart of the conflict. We then head to Asia, where China is conducting its largest military drills in over a year around Taiwan, raising regional security concerns and drawing reactions from both Japan and the United States. We also look at Japan’s deepening demographic crisis as birth rates continue to fall. Finally, we wrap up in Denmark, where the national postal service is ending traditional letter deliveries for the first time since the 1600s - a symbolic and slightly nostalgic moment in modern European life. If you care about global news, international politics, and understanding the world beyond headlines, this episode covers everything you need to know. Follow the show, leave a 5-star review, and stay informed with clear, factual global politics analysis. Leo is also known as Leo Explains on social media platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.