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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.
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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 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
- 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
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?
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 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?
Perri Grace
- Mar 2
Putin's Playbook: Syria
Russia turned the tide of the Syrian Civil War when it entered in 2015. What does Putin want out of Syria, and how successful has he been?
Red Line Producer
- Feb 20
Episode 63. Can Syria Be Rebuilt?
The next stage of the Syrian Civil War may be the most important. What do Russia, the US, Iran, Turkey and other key players want?
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
Perri Grace
- Jan 9
The Disinformation Strategies of Extremist Groups
Extremist and terrorist groups have adapted to the digital world and have cultivated strategies to capture hearts and minds over a screen.
Red Line Producer
- Aug 22, 2021
Episode 50. The Splitting of Cyprus: Turkey vs Greece
We look at the centuries old battle for Cyprus. While the conflict is currently stagnant, the discovery of new gas fields may reignite it.
Daniela Žuvela
- Jun 28, 2021
Building Peace on Shifting Sands: Shaping a Stable Yemen
As Yemen enters its seventh year of protracted conflict, efforts to reach some form of peace agreement are finally beginning to bear fruit.
Red Line Producer
- Jun 27, 2021
Episode 46. The UAE's Red Sea Strategy
As the world marches away from oil, the pressure is building for the United Arab Emirates to secure their future while they still can.
Red Line Producer
- Mar 7, 2021
Episode 38. Iraq: What Went Wrong?
In this piece we dive into Iraq, a country divided and spiraling. We track events from the US invasion to today and analyse its prospects.
The Red Line
- Sep 20, 2020
Episode 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,...
The Red Line
- Jul 12, 2020
Episode 21. The Libyan Civil War II (The Tide Turns)
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: When we covered the Libyan Civil War in February it looked...
The Red Line
- Feb 24, 2020
Episode 11. The Libyan Civil War
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: The Libyan civil war is ramping to a climax, general Haftars...
The Red Line
- Jan 27, 2020
Episode 09. The Consequences of War with Iran
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Every month we seem to escalate the tensions with Iran, drawing...
Red Line Producer
- Nov 17, 2019
Episode 04. The Yemeni Civil War (A War for Chokepoints)
We look at the 5-way battleground in Yemen - the global powers involved, the oil trade routes and the worst humanitarian crisis of our time.
Red Line Producer
- Oct 6, 2019
Episode 01. Afghanistan (18 Years of War)
18 years ago, NATO declared war on the Taliban's regime in Afghanistan. We tackle the conflict and the nation's past, present and future.