The Red Line
Episode 79. Myanmar's Crumbling Coup
After a landslide democratic victory, Myanmar fell victim to a coup in 2021. Is it about to plunge into an even more complicated civil war?
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Andrew Gaboury
- Sep 29
Italy and Russia: Moscow in the Mediterranean
A coalition of far-right parties claimed victory in the Italian elections this weekend. Is Russia the other big winner from this result?
Robbie Sutton
- Sep 23
Debts and Downfalls: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's new President has to navigate a divided parliament, international debtors, and a population still clamouring for change.
Perri Grace
- Sep 22
Disinformation Dispatch: Russia's Partial Mobilisation
In a pre-recorded address at his desk, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russian troops for Ukraine.
The Red Line
- Sep 22
Is Ukraine Winning the War? - Twitter Space Panel
With Ukraine capturing ground in the north it seems like the momentum of the war is firmly in Ukraine's favour. What challenges still await?
The Red Line
- Sep 19
Episode 78. Turkey's Strategic Goals in the Middle East (The Death of Kemalism?)
Turkey is attempting to reassert itself back onto the world stage but stands at a crossroads as to which direction to extend its influence.
Perri Grace
- Sep 14
Putin’s Playbook: Central African Republic
As the CAR civil war enters its second decade, Russia's presence on the ground and relationship with President Touadéra has intensified.
The Red Line
- Sep 8
The Last Soviet: Russia, Then and Now - Twitter Space Panel
The death of Mikhail Gorbachev closes a long chapter in Russian history. We speak with two people uniquely qualified to reflect on his life.
The Red Line
- Sep 5
Episode 77. The Cyber War in Ukraine
Many expected Russia to trample Ukraine on the cyber front. The defenders have not only held their ground but are taking the fight to Russia
Perri Grace
- Sep 2
Fratelli di Russa: Italy's Russia Problem
Is Putin the real winner of Italy’s political chaos? The Red Line’s Perri Grace takes us through the looming Italian snap-election.
The Red Line
- Sep 1
Flashpoint Pakistan: A Worsening Crisis - Twitter Space Panel
In the middle of the country's worst floods and the political turmoil in Islamabad, Pakistan is approaching a crucial crossroads.
The Red Line
- Aug 28
Food Security, Conflict and Climate Change - Twitter Space Panel
With grain shipments restarting from the ports in the Black Sea see an end to the various food security crises unfolding across the globe?
Isaac Gibson
- Aug 24
Turkish Cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Zero-Sum Game?
In a turbulent year for energy markets, Turkey is well-positioned to benefit from regional cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Red Line
- Aug 22
Episode 76. Are Aircraft Carriers Becoming Obsolete?
Are expensive aircraft carriers still valuable in modern warfare? Or do modern submarines and hypersonic missiles make them obsolete?
The Red Line
- Aug 14
Afghanistan, Al Queda and What Comes Next?
With the economy falling and the Taliban government in Kabul looking shaky, many are wondering wonder what lies ahead for Afghanistan.
The Red Line
- Aug 8
Episode 75. Human Trafficking: An Industry Lacking Conviction
What is preventing national governments from properly pursuing some of the world's most appalling perpetrators of human trafficking?
The Red Line
- Aug 5
What Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Means for US-China Policy
With Nancy Pelosi travelling to Taiwan, it seems the tension between Washington and Beijing has once again ratcheted to a new level.
The Red Line
- Jul 25
Episode 74. The Black Market for Nuclear Weapons
The collapse of the USSR brought about a period within Russia of unbridled chaos, devolving into a free-for-all amongst citizens unsure wher
Robbie Sutton
- Jul 13
Protracted People’s Warfare: Enduring Insurgency in the Philippines
Since the modern Philippine state was born in 1946, the archipelagic nation has experienced unrest, insurgency and at times revolution.
The Red Line
- Jul 11
Episode 73. Balochistan and the Breaking of Belt-and-Road
As Baloch separatists continue to build pressure on Islamabad, many are worried this movement may destabilise the entire regional balance.
Isaac Gibson
- Jul 9
Lebanon's Parliamentary Shake-up: Curb Your Enthusiasm
After elections in May, Hizbullah lost its legislative majority. Can the Christian Lebanese Forces party bloc deliver sustainable change?
Perri Grace
- Jul 1
Disinformation Dispatch: Russia's Campaigns Across Africa
While international eyes are trained on Moscow’s moves in Ukraine, Russia is attempting to revive Soviet-era ties with African states.
The Red Line
- Jun 30
Prisoners of Gas Dependence: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan's Natural Gas Industry
Central Asia’s expanding role in the extraction of natural gas is feeding into the region's increasingly competitive energy geopolitics.
The Red Line
- Jun 27
Episode 72. Can Europe Survive Without Russian Gas?
The EU can stand with Ukraine as it turns away from Russian gas but will it mean tying an economic anchor around the continent's neck?