IN-DEPTH: What is populism and is it destroying democracy? W/ Anastasia Kapetas & Brandon Wu
The rise of populism in recent years has provoked profound questions around the viability of existing democratic systems and the future of developing democracies. This week we have two insightful gues...
8 Nov 202125min
TRAILBLAZER: Turning your love for international affairs into a meaningful career in research W/ Daria Impiombato
We are back with our new Trailblazer Thursdays - our special monthly episode where we chat to young professionals about their global careers. Today's guest is Daria Impiombato, a researcher at the Au...
3 Nov 202112min
THE WRAP-UP: What to expect from COP26. Why Sudan’s coup matters. Azerbaijan vs Armenia. How an actor could jail Italy’s ex-deputy PM.
Josh and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of international news is here! Join us as we discuss: The aim of COP26 (and why it’s been dubbed the world’s “last chance”). How Sudan’s coup could affect global ...
1 Nov 202119min
IN-DEPTH: When press freedom declines, what happens to democracy? W/ Marcus Strom
Press freedom is the 'cornerstone' of democracy according to the UN. Yet in the past few years, journalism has been under attack. Reporters face physical and legal threats both in Australia and around...
25 Okt 202123min
THE WRAP-UP: Civil war in Lebanon? Billions for the Taliban. Kenya ignores the ICJ. America’s cyber reckoning.
Josh and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of international news is here! Join us as we discuss: Why Beirut was in chaos last week (and what it means for Lebanon). How the world is responding to Afghanista...
18 Okt 202120min
IN-DEPTH: Is Covid-19 killing democracy? W/ Tom Daly & Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
Tune in for the first episode in our In-Depth series on Democracy in Decline. This week, Rhiannon chats to Associate Professor Tom Daly and Asanga Abeyagoonesekera about how the Covid-19 pandemic is a...
11 Okt 202124min
THE WRAP-UP: China turns off power. Germany’s election stalemate. A sports star President? Nigeria's phone ban.
Josh and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of international news is back! (Trust us, we're as excited as you are!!) Join us as we discuss: The power outages crippling Chinese cities and factories. What Germ...
4 Okt 202120min
TEASER: Season 5 REVEAL
Global Questions is back for an exciting fifth season! We have had a decent break over the past few weeks and are super excited to be back in your ears delivering you guys a new season on the topic '...
27 Sep 20216min
