Podcast Episodes

Is 2024 the new 1939?

It's worrying when one of Europe's most influential leaders says that the world is in a 'pre-war state', similar to 1939. But just how worried should…

2 years, 2 months ago

Could the real Middle East leaders please stand up?

In the absence of decisive US leadership, it could fall to Middle Eastern leaders to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and create sustainable p…

2 years, 3 months ago

What's really going on inside Beijing's Black Box?

When it comes to Chinese politics, reading the tea leaves is never easy. In this episode Hamish and Geraldine are joined by Rana Mitter, the man dubb…

2 years, 3 months ago

The Really Big One: Controlling AI

A new global arms race is on, to develop and control AI. But with so much power and profit tied up in this transformative new technology, is it in an…

2 years, 3 months ago

BONUS EP: Timor's PM Xanana Gusmão

As a resistance fighter turned statesman, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão has devoted his life to the struggle for Timorese independence. On the sidelin…

2 years, 3 months ago

SPECIAL EP: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Sitting down with Geraldine and Hamish on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed his de…

2 years, 3 months ago

Is Putin winning?

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, it's increasingly becoming a battle for hearts and minds. Angela Stent has met Putin - 16 times - a…

2 years, 3 months ago

Can Australia defend itself?

Big decisions are being made about the future of Australian defence, with very little public debate. Highly esteemed defence strategist Hugh White is…

2 years, 4 months ago

Is chaos the new world order?

Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman says the world order is fundamentally shifting, and not in a good way.

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