A conflict over Taiwan wouldn’t just be a regional crisis, it could wipe $2 trillion off Europe’s economy in a single year. That’s worse than the financial crisis from 2008 or Covid.
Business as usual: The German-Russia tie that won't die
05/06/2026 | 22 min
Could German companies return to Russia? We speak with Andreas Jahn (German Association for SMEs) and Russia expert John Lough about collapsing trade, rising risks, and whether business with Russia still makes sense.
How Ukraine built its drone mega-industry from scratch
29/05/2026 | 36 min
Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to machines. A fast growing, decentralized production network, backed by the state and shaped by battlefield feedback, is driving this transformation.
Could Chinese tech shut Europe down?
22/05/2026 | 36 min
Could Chinese-made tech threaten Europe’s power grids, cars and homes? The Dip unpacks hardware backdoors, solar inverters, robot vacuums and the fight for digital sovereignty.
Why German companies are pivoting to defense
13/05/2026 | 43 min
Germany now already has more production capacity for conventional ammunition than the United States. Will this help the sector, which has been struggling for years?
From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide
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