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Aug 6

Xi outsmarts Trump – How America’s Iran failure is empowering China

Donald Trump’s failing war on Iran has emboldened China. Beijing is trying to build relationships to counter Washington, as it looks to fill a vacuum in power globally left by the United States as it shifts its geopolitical strategy. Gavin Esler is joined by Ryan Hass, director o ... Show More

31m 43s

Jul 30

Reign of Tehran – Inside the new Iranian regime

Just days into the Iran conflict, strikes had taken out much of the country’s military leadership. Yet the conflict continues with a new regime installed in Tehran. With the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unseen since the outbreak of war, who is really in charge now? And as ... Show More

26m 57s

Jul 23

Inside Zelenskyy’s military turmoil

A week of turmoil within Ukraine’s armed forces has seen protestors take to the streets and a chaotic series of changes at the very top of military command. What comes next for the future of Ukraine's defence, after a week of damaging political upheaval? And what does it mean for ... Show More

27m 13s

Apr 2023

Ukraine attempts a night attack, Russia's spy ships & France under pressure to back further EU sanctions

Day 419. Today, we look at updates from battlefront, analyse the alleged Russian plan to sabotage European energy, and discuss the militarisation of Russian society and what it means for the country’s future. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nich ... Show More

53m 1s

Mar 2022

War in Europe: Understanding the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Alyson and Breht discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and wrestle with the following questions: Is Russia imperialist, and is this an inter-imperialist conflict? What is the nature of the Ukrainian State? Is Ukraine really fighting for democracy? Are we entering a multipolar worl ... Show More

1h 31m

Jan 2023

Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin

Day 322.Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss the latest significant news in the military and diplomatic spheres – including possible Russian advances.Plus we ask three experts for their insights on three different outcomes of the war for Russia, and what different ... Show More

59m 29s

May 2022

Exit, Ukraine?

In this “Transatlantic Takeaway” episode, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund delve into scenarios to end Russian President Vladmir Putin’s war on Ukraine and how the conflict is changing the global order. Their guests are:Michal Baranowski, senior fellow and di ... Show More

34m 35s

Apr 2023

Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism

Day 428.Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the issue of mines and de-mining across Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @d ... Show More

50m 13s

Jun 2023

The Russia/Ukraine War Reaches A Crucial Phase

With the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, has Russia's invasion of Ukraine reached a critical turning point? On this episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Wall Street Journal editor at large Gerry Baker speaks with House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) ab ... Show More

28m 50s

Sep 2022

Heavy fighting engulfs the frontlines, Russian mobilisation & the impact of the Italian election

Day 215.Today, we report on brutal fighting across Ukraine, discuss the fallout from Italy’s election & and analyse Russia’s faltering attempts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of its people to send to Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowle ... Show More

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