This Economist Intelligence podcast covers three main topics: the urgency of the London summit on Ukraine's future amid strained US-Ukraine relations following a contentious Oval Office meeting; the challenges of stemming the flow of fentanyl from Mexico to the US despite increased Mexican border security; and an obituary for Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, who established a mosque as a safe space for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Ukraine discussion highlights the need for concrete European action and US support for a peace plan. The fentanyl segment reveals the limitations of border control measures in combating drug trafficking, emphasizing the need for collaboration and addressing demand. Finally, the obituary details Hendricks' life and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam.
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