On Geopolitics

On Geopolitics

Author: Centre for Geopolitics Language: English Episodes: 90
Stepping beyond the headlines and soundbites, On Geopolitics offers a deeper, more considered look at the forces shaping our world. Produced by the Centre for Geopolitics, this podcast is now guided by two distinct academic voices. Professor John Nilsson-Wright leads "Currents," a series of timely conversations that bring together experts from government, business, science, and journalism to dissect the most pressing international events as they unfold. In parallel, Professor William Hurst curates "Explorations," dedicating extended episodes to foundational ideas and historical patterns that underpin global affairs, providing crucial context for today's complexities. Together, these formats create a rich dialogue that connects immediate crises to their deeper roots. Tuning into this podcast means moving past superficial analysis to engage with nuanced perspectives on power, history, and strategy, all grounded in rigorous thought and diverse expertise. It’s for anyone who feels that understanding the world requires more than a daily news update, seeking instead a sustained inquiry into how nations interact, compete, and coexist. Each episode, whether focused on a breaking development or a perennial theme, is built to inform and challenge, making sense of a disordered global landscape through thoughtful discussion.
Episodes
Episode 32: The battle for global resources [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:06
Ali and Suzanne are joined by Richard Williams of Bunker Hill Mining Corporation to explore global competition for resource, and look at how and whether the US aim to 'de-risk' global supply will work in practice.About t…
Episode 31: Japan, South Korea and the US [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:15
Ali and Suzanne are joined by Centre Affiliate Dr John Nilsson-Wright to consider this trilateral relationship in the run-up to the G7.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics…
Episode 30: The geopolitics of the UK Union [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:17
Ali and Suzanne are joined by the Centre's Dr Hugo Bromley to consider the historical drivers behind the formation of the UK Union and their relevance today.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the C…
Episode 29: What is the deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:52
Iran-China expert Bill Figueroa joins Ali and Suzanne to look at the dynamics of the new triumvirate of Iran, Saudi Arabia and China.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at…
Episode 28: Knowing your enemy (Part 2 of 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
The second part of Suzanne and Ali's discussion on the difference personal relationships between leaders can make at critical geopolitical moments.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for…
Episode 27: Knowing your enemy (Part 1 of 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:03
Suzanne and Ali ask how much difference personal relationships between leaders make at critical geopolitical moments.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge Unive…
Episode 26: The State of Europe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
Professor Brendan Simms gives Ali and Suzanne his impressions of the key themes from this year's Munich Security Conference and what this means for European security and Russia's war in Ukraine.About the hosts:Suzanne Ra…
Episode 25: Can we escape history? (Part 2 of 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:51
Does learning lessons from history do more harm than good?About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and C…
Episode 24: Can we escape history? (Part 1 of 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
Ali and Suzanne ask whether we are trapped by history — and how we might use it better to approach today's challenges.About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge Univ…
Episode 23: At the summit! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:52
Expert on international summits Professor Tristen Naylor joins Ali and Suzanne to ask what summits are for, whether they are worth it, and what makes them successful (or not).About the hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate…