Podcast Episodes

Is popularity in politics a thing of the past?

Political leaders around the world face waning popularity and seem to be unable to change their fates. Is this the result of less effective leaders or more impatient electorates?

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Explainer 478: Why does Trump care about Bolsonaro?

Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest after breaking pre-trial rules this week as he faces charges for attempting to stage a coup. But why is Trump throwing his support behind Brazil’s former …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The catastrophe in Gaza and the prospects of a Palestinian state

International pressure mounts on Israel to end its war in Gaza, which has been dubbed a “catastrophe of epic proportions” by the UN. Plus: we examine the prospect of a Palestinian state.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer 478: Why is Islamic State targeting the DRC?

This week, militants attached to Islamic State attacked a church in Komanda, killing at least 43 people. Why is the jihadist group keen to establish itself in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 2 weeks ago