What Really Comes Next for Putin’s War in Ukraine
Russia’s apparent momentum in Ukraine is misleading. As David Petraeus argues, it reflects adaptation and external support rather than lasting strength, while Ukraine’s innovation has been underestima...
8 Apr 27min
Why the Iran War is Creating Something Even Worse
The conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is entering a far more complex and dangerous phase than many expected.In this conversation, I’m joined by Ali Vaez - Iran Project Director and ...
15 Mar 35min
Something Doesn't Make Sense in the US-Iran Escalation
The United States has deployed one of its largest military buildups in the Middle East in decades — and yet, nothing has happened. So why assemble overwhelming force if conflict was never inevitable?I...
26 Feb 36min
The Biggest Weakness in Britain’s Defence Strategy
SummaryIn this episode I engage Larissa Brown, the defence editor at The Times, to discuss the current state of geopolitics, defence dynamics, and the implications of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. ...
20 Feb 34min
How Europe is Going After Russia's Shadow Fleet
SummaryIn this conversation, Edward Lucas discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, the influence of Donald Trump on NATO and European defense, and the shifting dynamics of power in Europe. He emphasises ...
4 Feb 23min
Iran’s Protests and the New Middle East Balance of Power
SummaryIn this episode, Pyotr Kurzin engages with Trita Parsi, the Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute, to discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape in Iran and the broader Middle East....
22 Jan 47min
Is the global economy as we know it over?
SummaryIn this conversation, Martin Wolf discusses the current state of the global economy, emphasizing the importance of demographic changes, economic growth, and the resilience of economies in the f...
7 Jan 38min
Has America declared a 'culture war' on Europe?
SummaryIn this conversation, Pyotr Kurzin and Dmitri Alperovitch delve into the intricate relationship between geoeconomics and geopolitics, particularly in the context of the United States' National ...
10 Des 202529min
