Podcast Episodes

Cameroon’s forgotten crisis: Is reconciliation in the Anglo-Franco schism possible?

Cameroon’s 92 year-old president Paul Biya seeks re-election to extend his 43-year tenure. We investigate the long and often violent conflict in his country. Is Anglo-Franco reconciliation possible? …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Explainer 477: What is behind the violence in Syria?

Andrew Mueller examines the fatal clashes between Druze and Bedouin Syrians.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Explainer 476: Lesotho’s one-man fight for South African land

A Lesotho MP is facing charges after accusing the country’s monarch of signing over land to its neighbour, South Africa. Andrew Mueller explains the history and prospects of this decidedly niche terr…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The future of warfare

From drones to radios, the war in Ukraine has rapidly accelerated technical development. In this fast-evolving landscape, what does the future of warfare hold and will humans have a role on the battl…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dynastic democracies

Recent Filipino elections were, arguably, a political episode of family feud. We examine the creation and durability of political dynasties. Plus: a banned would-be Thai leader explains how to run ag…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer 475: Why has Russia recognised the Taliban?

Russia has become the first country to recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government. Andrew Mueller explains why. 

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to topple a tyrant

As last year’s rapid descent of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad attests, when a dictator falls, they fall fast. But what are the conditions under which that fall occurs? And how can they be sparked…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Explainer 474: Tuvalu’s climate-change escape to Australia

Andrew Mueller explains the relocation ballot being offered to Tuvaluans by Australia and what’s in it for the host nation.

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Published on 3 months ago

Has the ‘12-Day War’ settled anything?

 Despite Trump’s assertions, the state of play between Israel and Iran remains unclear. We’re joined by Arash Azizi, Tara Kangarlou and Tom Nichols to consider the possible consequences of the past 1…

Published on 3 months ago

Explainer 473: Cambodia, Thailand and phone-call warfare

Andrew Mueller explains the leaked phone call scandalising Thailand in its ongoing border dispute with Cambodia. 

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago