Will Russia resort to nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
Episode OutlineAs the Ukraine War worsens, the threat of nuclear weapons has remained present throughout. Yet, Putin hasn't followed through and so the question remains around the propensity for him t...
20 Okt 20221h 28min
SPECIAL: The Fall of Kabul - 1 year on. With Mariam Wardak, Hasib Noor, and Graeme Smith & Timor Sharan (Crisis Group)
Episode OutlineOn August 15th, 2021, the globe witnessed one of the most redefining geopolitical events in a place that in itself reshaped 21st-century foreign and international policy. The fall of Ka...
6 Okt 20221h 36min
What is it like being part of Ukraine's parliament during the Ukraine-Russia War?
Episode OutlineThe rapid and unexpected counteroffensive by Ukraine’s forces has redefined the shape of the war, with mass graves being found around Izyum, and Putin scrambling to mobilize 100,000s of...
23 Sep 202253min
Is there too much reliance on humanitarian organizations in crisis and warzones?
Episode OutlineWith the war in Ukraine set to continue, the impact on humanitarian conditions will persist, especially as the weather worsens. Within all the chaos, humanitarian organizations, chariti...
14 Sep 20221h 22min
Is maximum pressure or diplomacy better for inducing change in Iran?
Episode OutlineRamifications from the Ukraine War are being felt globally. Not merely by intensifying the potential for conflict in other regions, but also by undermining peace and mediation efforts. ...
3 Sep 202254min
Are we entering a new cold war or multipolar world order?
Episode OutlineThe parallels between Taiwan & Ukraine have been and are continually being made, despite the seemingly obvious differences, largely because of their symbolism in the fight for democracy...
8 Aug 20221h 15min
How does Russia's use of the Wagner Group in Libya or Mali compare to Ukraine?
Episode OutlineThe Russian Wagner Group is an infamous private military contractor (PMC) operating in the Ukraine War. However, little is known of them, and so we should look to learn more by looking ...
2 Aug 202255min
How bad is the global food crisis and is the UN doing enough?
Episode OutlineThe Russian-Ukraine War has exacerbated the already fragile food insecurity affecting multiple states around the globe. These have driven such questions like:What does the Ukraine-Russi...
25 Jul 202247min
