What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts? How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time? How can governments fight corruption?

Rory and Alastair are joined by Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus, to discuss all this and more.

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