The Red Line May 2Episode 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 GraceMay 1War in Ukraine: Kadyrov’s Disinformation DispatchThe Chechen leader's facade is faltering: Ramadov Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has been slowly exposed as a Kremlin propaganda tool.
Daniela ŽuvelaApr 12Invasion Aftershocks in the Western Balkans: Part 1The Western Balkans have long been a battleground for influence, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted up the pressure.
Wade McCaghApr 10Another War in Nagorno-Karabakh?: Live Twitter Space PanelWith the recent uptick in tensions in the Caucasus will we see another war break out in the Caucasus?
Perri GraceMar 15War in Ukraine: Kremlin's disinformation dispatchWhat is Russia’s disinformation strategy in Ukraine, and how does it compare to the Kremlin’s efforts in other countries?
Nicholas J. MyersMar 9Will 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 1Putin's Aims in Ukraine: Live Twitter Space PanelWith 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 SuttonJan 23Episode 61. Turkish Influence in Central AsiaIn their quest for regional power, Turkey's influence is growing rapidly, but what role can they secure for themselves in Central Asia?
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.
Daniela ŽuvelaDec 13, 2021Episode 58 - Bosnia: A Peace in PiecesBosnia is sliding back toward ethnic conflict as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik proposes major reforms that would help even further break
Owen SwiftNov 14, 2021Episode 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 JamesSep 30, 2021Why the Georgian Local Elections MatterGeorgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.
Owen SwiftSep 5, 2021Episode 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 ŽuvelaAug 16, 2021Kyrgyzstan’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.
Owen SwiftMay 30, 2021Episode 44. The Geopolitics of Uzbekistan (and the Island of Anthrax)Uzbekistan's geography, economy stability are unique in Central Asia and they have great potential. But the past still haunts them.
Owen SwiftApr 4, 2021Episode 40. Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia (A War for the Crossroads)Georgia is at the heart of its region's geopolitics, smashed between three expanding areas of influence from Moscow, Ankara and Tehran.
Robbie SuttonJan 24, 2021Episode 35. Ukraine and the War in the EastThe annexation of Crimea marked a new age in the region, and illustrated what the Kremlin was willing to do to stop Ukraine moving westward.
Robbie SuttonDec 27, 2020Episode 33. The Geopolitics of TajikistanListen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: No country could possibly feel more like "the edge of the known...
The Red Line Dec 8, 2020From the Front Lines: The Fallout from the Coup in Kyrgyzstan After the recent elections, Kyrgyzstan burst into full rioting, and a government has been toppled. What is next is next for the most...
The Red Line Nov 29, 2020Episode 31. Nagorno Karabakh II (A Frozen Conflict Goes Hot)Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Like many of the ex-soviet republics, Azerbaijan and Armenia...
Owen SwiftNov 2, 2020Episode 29. Who Controls the Caspian Sea?The Caspian Sea is a region of rising importance. We tackle its history, economics, military situation and geopolitics going forward.
The Red Line Oct 4, 2020Episode 27. The Geopolitics of MongoliaListen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Smashed between Russia and China, Mongolia has a difficult...
The Red Line Sep 20, 2020Episode 26. Will the Afghan Peace Deal Actually Work?Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: The US has now been at war in Afghanistan for almost 20 years,...