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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?
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The Red Line
- 4 days ago
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?
The Red Line
- Jun 13
Episode 71. The New Arms Race for the Indian Ocean
Eighty per cent of the world's trade will pass through the Indian Ocean. Which regional power has the momentum to secure this crucial area?
The Red Line
- Jun 8
Will Marcos Reorientate the Philippines: Live Twitter Space Panel
With Ferdinand Marcos Jr being swept into power in the Philippines, many are speculating about a realignment of Manila's foreign policy.
The Red Line
- Jun 6
Putin's Most Likely Successor: Live Twitter Space Panel
With multiple attempts being made on Putin's life, many are asking who would be his most likely successor. Listen to our panel discuss here.
Perri Grace
- Jun 5
Disinformation Dispatch: Gendered Propaganda
Dissemination of false information attacking women is on the rise. We spoke to academic expert Dr Emma Briant to unpack the issues at play.
The Red Line
- May 30
Episode 70. Romanian and Moldovan Reunification (A Defence Against Russia?)
Could Moldovan reunification with Romania be a back door entry into EU membership and protection under the NATO umbrella?
The Red Line
- May 16
Episode 69. Chinese Influence in South America
Beijing is making huge economic moves into South and Central America, increasing its influence. What is the US doing to counter it?
Perri Grace
- May 12
War in the North: Norwegian Front
With Sweden and Finland considering joining NATO, can Norway offer an example of how to keep the peace with Russia in Scandinavia?
Robbie Sutton
- May 9
Crisis in Sri Lanka: Gotabaya’s Debts Come Due
Sri Lanka has been experiencing deepening economic crisis since 2020, generating considerable political unrest aimed at President Rajapaksa.
Perri Grace
- May 5
The Battle Against Bandits: Nigeria's War in the North
There is growing evidence that some of Nigeria's bandits are teaming up with the government's other major enemy: Boko Haram.
The Red Line
- May 2
Episode 68. How Effective are Economic Sanctions?
What happens when sanctions are applied to a major economy like Russia? Will this be the action that shakes the US's economic hegemony?
Perri Grace
- May 1
War in Ukraine: Kadyrov’s Disinformation Dispatch
The Chechen leader's facade is faltering: Ramadov Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has been slowly exposed as a Kremlin propaganda tool.
Andrew Gaboury
- Apr 28
Fighting Underneath the EU Banner
With war in Ukraine destroying over 70 years of European security architecture the rush to create something new in its wake is intensifying.
Daniela Žuvela
- Apr 24
Yemen: A Neglected Crisis, Ten Years On
The recent ceasefire in Yemen has made some optimistic about peace, but the fundamentals causes of the conflict remain unsolved.
The Red Line
- Apr 24
Pakistan in Political Crisis: Live Twitter Space Panel
Pakistan is in the middle of a huge political crisis, with Imran Khan being forced out of power. Where does the country go from here?
The Red Line
- Apr 19
Episode 67. Oman: A Looming Crisis
Can Oman maintain its current course of neutrality or will it be forced to finally decide where its future lies?