Podcast Episodes

Are journalists safe?

At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, about two-thirds of whom were Palestinian. Why is reporting becoming more dangerous and what can we do to protect journalists?

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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer 469: Who are India’s Maoists?

Indian security forces killed 27 rebels this week, including a top Maoist leader. This week, Andrew Mueller explains the nearly half-century long conflict between the state and the Communist Party of…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Why does Russia still have influence in eastern Europe?

While eyes are fixed on Ukraine, Putin’s influence continues to spread across eastern Europe, with many countries seeing a rise in far-right parties with Soviet-era sympathies. But why is this a winn…

Published on 7 months ago

Explainer 468: Tantrum or tactic? Why has Australia’s National Party split from the Liberals?

After a humiliating general election defeat, Australia’s National Party has bid farewell to its coalition partners of more than 60 years. But what is behind this seemingly self-defeating manoeuvre? 

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Published on 7 months ago

Does the dream of a Kurdish state end with the PKK?

After 40 years of war with Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) lay down their arms. So, where does that leave hopes for a sovereign Kurdish state? Or ambitions for a more democratic Turkey?

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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet?

President Trump is currently fielding accusations of corruption after being offered a $400m (€356m) jet by the Qatari royal family. While the US grapples with the ethics, we explain what’s in it for …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The Trump factor

To what extent can the centre-left’s landslide victories in Australia and Canada be attributed to Trump? And will the opposite be true in upcoming elections in Eastern Europe?

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Explainer 466: What actually happens during a papal  conclave (as far as we know)?

As the eligible cardinals assemble at the Vatican, Andrew Mueller explains the expected and unexpected goings on during a papal conclave. 

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The most extraordinary first 100 days of any US presidency?

Trump’s first 100 days have been busy. But what has he actually achieved? And what can we expect from the next 1,360 days? We are joined by experts to assess five policy areas.

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer 465: Who is behind the terrorist attack on Kashmir?

The fraught history of India and Pakistan’s seemingly perpetual fight over Kashmir. 

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago