Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell explore the implications of Donald Trump's encouragement of Vladimir Putin's clashes with NATO members, discussing the potential consequences and discuss the broader implications for the European continent. Next, they shift their focus to Pakistan's recent election. Pakistan has been grappling with various political challenges, including governance issues, corruption scandals, and power struggles. Rory and Alastair analyse the current political landscape in Pakistan, shedding light on the key factors contributing to the country's political malaise. Could Pakistan’s military have the final say in the election? And why are young people turning against the Conservatives in Britain? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsufaClk5if2RGqABb-09Uw?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/restispolitics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/p/c5985769-416e-479f-acc3-f7440f01c94f/2193835343001600 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics