Perri Grace
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.
ALL EPISODES
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 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
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?
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
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 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 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.
Daniela Žuvela
- Apr 12
Invasion Aftershocks in the Western Balkans: Part 1
The Western Balkans have long been a battleground for influence, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted up the pressure.
Wade McCagh
- Apr 10
Another War in Nagorno-Karabakh?: Live Twitter Space Panel
With the recent uptick in tensions in the Caucasus will we see another war break out in the Caucasus?
Perri Grace
- Mar 15
War in Ukraine: Kremlin's disinformation dispatch
What is Russia’s disinformation strategy in Ukraine, and how does it compare to the Kremlin’s efforts in other countries?
Nicholas J. Myers
- Mar 9
Will Russia Trample into Moldova?
The historical similarities between Moldova and Ukraine raises the prospect of Russia simply extending its invasion across the border.
The Red Line
- Mar 1
Putin's Aims in Ukraine: Live Twitter Space Panel
With the invasion of Ukraine many are asking why Putin would push Russia into this position, and what will likely come next for the conflict
Robbie Sutton
- Jan 23
Episode 61. Turkish Influence in Central Asia
In their quest for regional power, Turkey's influence is growing rapidly, but what role can they secure for themselves in Central Asia?
Daniela Žuvela
- Jan 10
Episode 60. How Terrorist Groups are Funded
Causing international chaos has never been cheaper or easier, with terrorist groups able to gather funding and recruits from across the worl
Red Line Producer
- Dec 26, 2021
Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten Front
With the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.
Daniela Žuvela
- Dec 13, 2021
Episode 58 - Bosnia: A Peace in Pieces
Bosnia is sliding back toward ethnic conflict as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik proposes major reforms that would help even further break
Red Line Producer
- Nov 14, 2021
Episode 56. Could NATO Defend the Baltic States?
The Baltic Republics are NATO's most difficult defence commitment. We look at Russian and NATO capacities, and what a war would look like.
Luke James
- Sep 30, 2021
Why the Georgian Local Elections Matter
Georgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.
Red Line Producer
- Sep 5, 2021
Episode 51. Belarus: The Next Crimea?
Protests in 2020 shook the Belarusian political system, which has been ruled by one man since 1994. Where is Belarus headed?
Daniela Žuvela
- Aug 16, 2021
Kyrgyzstan’s Looming Death Spiral: President Japarov and the future of Central Asia
The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.