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ALL EPISODES


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.

The Red Line
Sep 19, 20224 min read


Putin’s Playbook: Central African Republic
As the CAR civil war enters its second decade, Russia's presence on the ground and relationship with President Touadéra has intensified.

Perri Grace
Sep 14, 20223 min read


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 8, 20221 min read


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
Sep 5, 20225 min read


Fratelli di Russa: Italy's Russia Problem
Is Putin the real winner of Italy’s political chaos? The Red Line’s Perri Grace takes us through the looming Italian snap-election.

Perri Grace
Sep 2, 20224 min read


Flashpoint Pakistan: A Worsening Crisis - Twitter Space Panel
In the middle of the country's worst floods and the political turmoil in Islamabad, Pakistan is approaching a crucial crossroads.

The Red Line
Sep 1, 20221 min read


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
Aug 28, 20221 min read


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.

Isaac Gibson
Aug 24, 20226 min read


Episode 76. Are Aircraft Carriers Becoming Obsolete?
Are expensive aircraft carriers still valuable in modern warfare? Or do modern submarines and hypersonic missiles make them obsolete?

The Red Line
Aug 22, 20224 min read


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
Aug 14, 20221 min read


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?

The Red Line
Aug 8, 20223 min read


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
Aug 5, 20221 min read


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
Jul 25, 20224 min read


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.

Robbie Sutton
Jul 13, 20229 min read


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.

The Red Line
Jul 11, 20224 min read


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?

Isaac Gibson
Jul 9, 20223 min read


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.

Perri Grace
Jul 1, 20223 min read


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 30, 20227 min read


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 27, 20224 min read


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 13, 20224 min read


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 8, 20221 min read


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.

The Red Line
Jun 6, 20221 min read


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.

Perri Grace
Jun 5, 20224 min read


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 30, 20224 min read
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