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Latest Episodes

Reflections at 100: China in international politics
June 17, 2022

This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at Chinas role in the world over the past century. Isabel Muttreja and Krisztin

War in Ukraine: The world reaction - the United States
June 16, 2022

How has the relationship with the United States and Putin changed from president to president? When did the relationship sour and what, if anything, could have been done to send warning signals to Put

War in Ukraine: The world reaction - Brazil and Africa
June 09, 2022

How have Brazil and Africa reacted to the war in Ukraine? With impending elections in Brazil, how is President Bolsonaro’s relationship with Putin received by the public?  How will food insecurity aff

Episode 106: China's economic perfect storm
June 03, 2022

The war in Ukraine and global cost-of-living crisis are exerting pressure on economies across the world. With ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns and food supply chain issues on top of this, China is facing a

War in Ukraine: The world reaction - India and ASEAN
June 02, 2022

How has India and Southeast Asia reacted to the war in Ukraine? Are they aligning with western sanctions or strengthening ties to Russia? What do they have to gain or lose in involving themselves in t

War In Ukraine: The reshaping of the NATO alliance
May 26, 2022

What was NATO’s original purpose and what is its role in the war in Ukraine? Will Finland and Sweden join NATO and what significance does this have? What is Russia’s historical relationship with NATO

Episode 105: EU-Turkish migration and borders
May 20, 2022

Six years after the EU-Turkey Joint Statement, domestic changes in Turkey and international developments such as the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan have ensured the border between Greece and Turkey r

War in Ukraine: Disinformation and the cyber war
May 19, 2022

How does Russia use disinformation and who are they targeting? How are social networks shaping the war in Ukraine? What can be done to stop the spread of disinformation? Host: Ned Sedgwick  Clips used

Power for refugees: Cooking
May 16, 2022

Power for refugees is a new two-part podcast on the Undercurrents podcast feed. Over two episodes Ben explores an often-overlooked aspect of humanitarian assistance: access to energy. From Afghanistan

Power for refugees: Electricity
May 13, 2022

Power for refugees is a new two-part podcast on the Undercurrents podcast feed. Over two episodes Ben explores an often-overlooked aspect of humanitarian assistance: access to energy. From Afghanistan