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Reflections at 100: China in international politics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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