Robbie SuttonMay 9Crisis in Sri Lanka: Gotabaya’s Debts Come DueSri Lanka has been experiencing deepening economic crisis since 2020, generating considerable political unrest aimed at President Rajapaksa.
The Red Line Apr 24Pakistan in Political Crisis: Live Twitter Space PanelPakistan 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 Mar 6Episode 64. Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and the Battle for MelanesiaThe world's soon to be newest nation Bougainville is stepping out onto the world stage, geopolitically complicating its region.
Daniela ŽuvelaJan 10Episode 60. How Terrorist Groups are FundedCausing international chaos has never been cheaper or easier, with terrorist groups able to gather funding and recruits from across the worl
Owen SwiftDec 26, 2021Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten FrontWith the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.
Robbie SuttonNov 30, 2021Episode 57. Sri Lanka: The End of NeutralitySri Lanka has for decades experienced crisis after crisis, but throughout it all remained steadfastly neutral, but can Colombo keep going.
Marisa RafterNov 21, 2021Executive Briefing: Indonesia: The Balance of Power in AsiaIndonesia is at the heart of the current great power contest, yet its trade and bilateral relations with the US are severely lacking.
Owen SwiftOct 3, 2021Episode 53. Vietnam: Frontline of the South China SeaVietnam is quickly become the new frontline in the South China Sea, with the nation standing in the direct path of an expansionist China.
Marisa RafterJun 20, 2021Executive Briefing: India's Two Front WarIndia is set to be a world powerhouse. We take a look at their greatest strategic issues and threats over the next few decades.
Owen SwiftJun 13, 2021Episode 45. Japan and The QuadSeeking to counter an ever-expanding China, Tokyo has turned abroad in search of allies. Key to this is the revival of The Quad.
Owen SwiftMar 21, 2021Episode 39. Pakistan's Two Front WarWhen Obama left office he stated that the potential for Pakistan and India to stumble into nuclear conflict kept him awake above all else.
Marisa RafterMar 4, 2021Executive Briefing: Rare Earth ElementsThe US supply chain has been broken, and China controls the world's Rare Earth market. The consequences of this cannot be understated
Owen SwiftFeb 21, 2021Episode 37. The Geopolitics of Rare EarthsRare Earths are used in technology from iPhones to F-35s, and China has a virtual monopoly on their production. We dive into the issue.
Robbie SuttonJan 10, 2021Episode 34. Could China Conquer Taiwan?Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Xi has thrown down the gauntlet and stated that Taiwan will...
Robbie SuttonNov 15, 2020Episode 30. The Geopolitics of IndonesiaListen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: With a new cold war between the USA and China looming on the...
Robbie SuttonOct 18, 2020Episode 28. How to Manipulate an Election (Trump, Murdoch and Brexit)Free and fair elections are the bedrock of any democracy. Today we discuss the ways in which elections can be manipulated.
Owen SwiftAug 23, 2020Episode 24. Who is India's Biggest Strategic Enemy?India is set to be a world powerhouse, on track to take the number one slot in population and top three spot in economic power by 2050.
The Red Line Aug 9, 2020Episode 23. Thailand and the International Drug TradeListen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Thailand has for a long time been the centerpiece of South...
The Red Line Jun 28, 2020Episode 20. The Phillipines (Duterte and the South China Sea)Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: The South China sea is the new battleground between Beijing...
Thomas MutchJun 3, 2020Heart of a king… How gender issues could influence a Supreme Leader Kim Yo Jong.Kim Jong Un's disappearance from public view raises questions of succession. Who is Kim Yo Jong, this potential Iron Lady of the East?
The Red Line May 17, 2020Episode 17. Nagorno Karabakh (Armenia vs Azerbaijan)Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: In the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan lies an...
Thomas MutchMay 11, 2020READING THE NORTH KOREAN RUNES: Why is accurate information so hard to get out of North Korea?Why is accurate information so hard to get out of North Korea? Where does any of the reliable information come from, and should we trust it?
The Red Line May 3, 2020Episode 16. The Geopolitics of North KoreaListen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: There are few geopolitical flashpoints in the world more...
Robbie SuttonFeb 9, 2020Episode 10. Foreign Aid (Australia's Pacific Strategy)Foreign aid is a deeply misunderstood part of national budgets. We examine Australia's Pacific Foreign Aid strategy to break down the issue.