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From mayor to prime minister. Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has promised to steer the UK in a new direction. He'll have to balance challenges at home with growing uncertainty abroad. So, what will his appointment mean for Britain's role and position on the international stage? In this episode: Jonathan Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool. Laurel Rapp, Director, US and North America Program, Chatham House. Mihir Sharma, Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Sevgili Mustafa Kartoğlu geçtiğimiz salı günkü köşesinde Chatham House'dan Asthana'nın dış ilişkiler-refah ilişkisi üzerine değerlendirmesini de içeren bir yazı kaleme aldı. Kartoğlu'nun aktardığı şekliyle; Asthana “dış politikanın, küçük Makerfield kasabasına ne faydası olacağı,” sorusuna cevap aramanın politik güveni tesis edeceğini söylüyor.

The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey may represent the pinnacle of soft power for the USA and a moment of global prestige for President Donald Trump. But at home, concerns are growing over his ever-expanding vision of presidential power. Is America now living with an 'imperial presidency'? Has the Supreme Court given the president powers that future generations might find hard to take back? How might Trump's autocratic style affect the November midterm elections? And why does he like to associate himself so closely with sports? Bronwen Maddox is joined by Heather Hurlburt and Max Yoeli of Chatham House's US and North America Programme to discuss presidential overreach, football red cards and the unitary executive theory of power. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Sara Seth. Explore Chatham House's latest: Comment | Trump's threats – and U-turn – on Hormuz fees further undermine US credibility in the Gulf Comment | US refusal to renew USMCA trade deal brings uncertainty for Mexico. But the treaty is far from dead Upcoming event | US at 250: Separation vs. concentration of power Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio | The Climate Briefing

John Maytham speaks to Professor Yossi Mekelberg, international relations analyst at Chatham House, about escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Tehran, and whether the crisis is heading towards renewed negotiations or a broader conflict. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With open conflict between the U.S. and Iran now underway again, it's still too early to determine which side will ultimately prevail. But one point is gaining broad agreement among analysts: China is one of the few major powers that stands to benefit from the war. The conflict has accelerated several trends that work in Beijing's favor. It has driven greater use of the Chinese yuan in international trade, boosted exports of Chinese solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles, and, perhaps most importantly, stretched U.S. military resources. Some analysts now argue that the strain has made the Pentagon's long-standing ambition of being able to fight two major wars simultaneously increasingly unrealistic. Ahmed Aboudou, an associate fellow at Chatham House in London and head of the China section at the Emirates Policy Center in Abu Dhabi, is among the scholars who believe the war has created significant strategic opportunities for Beijing. He joins Eric to explain why Chinese policymakers may be quietly pleased with how the conflict is unfolding.

This year's NATO summit brought together the leaders of all 32 member states in Ankara. President Donald Trump's return to the summit brought renewed controversy, with remarks on Greenland and Iran underscoring the geopolitical tensions that continue to test the unity and purpose of the transatlantic alliance.    What happened in Ankara and what does it mean for NATO's future? If the Ukraine conflict winds down, will Russia pivot to test Article Five? And is Britain doing enough to prepare for a potential conflict?   Bronwen Maddox looks at the summit and NATO's future with special guest General Sir Richard Barrons – former Commander of Joint Forces Command in the UK, now a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House – plus Dr Marion Messmer, director of our International Security Programme, and Galip Dalay who runs Chatham House's Turkey Initiative. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Sara Seth and Stephen Farrell. Explore Chatham House's latest: News release | European NATO has four years to re-establish 'escalation dominance' over Russia, conference hears Magazine article | Yvette Cooper on Britain's place in the new world order Comment | Will NATO be convinced by the UK Defence Investment Plan? Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio |  The Climate Briefing

After trading strikes overnight, are the US and Iran still in a truce? Not according to President Trump, who declared the deal with Iran "over" and promised more bombing tonight. CNN Senior White House Reporter joins Christiane from the NATO summit in Ankara to discuss the latest developments.   Also on today's show: Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa Program, Chatham House; Carl Bildt, Former Swedish Prime Minister & Ivo Daalder, Former US Ambassador to NATO; CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A suggestion that there could be strategic reasons behind reports Russia is preparing to attack Poland. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is citing US intelligence claiming Moscow was planning an armed "provocation" to test NATO's resolve. The US State Department haven't confirmed the reports. Associate Fellow at Chatham House Keir Giles told Mike Hosking that these reports have been swirling around for the last couple of weeks. He says the suspicion is it's all happening before a NATO summit, to bring more attention to the fact the US should be strengthening its NATO ties, not pulling away. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States marks its 250th birthday at a moment of intense division and international uncertainty. At home, President Donald Trump is aggressively remodelling America's governance around expanded White House power and burning through firewalls intended to prevent presidential overreach and self-enrichment. Internationally, his capricious mix of transactional diplomacy, coercive tariffs and naked hard power has left American allies shell-shocked – and opened the door for China to spread its influence. Former US ambassador to Qatar Tim Davis joins host Bronwen Maddox and Laurel Rapp, director of our US and North America programme, to discuss the future of the United States in the world – and whether, for ordinary citizens, the American dream still exists.  Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Stephen Farrell and Sara Seth.   Explore Chatham House's latest: Comment | On its 250th birthday, the US is still defined by its fault lines Comment | Europe watches the next American revolution take shape Comment | The US government's latest U-turn on Anthropic's Mythos sends mixed signals on AI governance Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

Day 1,588.After Russia unleashes one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, Dom reports on a city that knew the assault was coming hours in advance. He then examines a major new report alleging that Russia's shadow fleet has been used not only to evade sanctions, but potentially to launch drones targeting military bases and civilian airports across Europe, raising profound new questions about the Kremlin's hybrid war against the West. Later, Dom, Adelie and Francis answer your questions in the first edition of our new regular postbag segment.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.Producer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Listen to ‘Ernstfall: What if Russia Attacks NATO? Inside a German Wargame' (featuring dubs from Francis Dearnley and James Rothwell): – Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ernstfall-what-if-russia-attacks-nato-inside-a/id6785429115 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033GHuBrh6zwl1mq4TVeY6?si=-RApaIauQXaQhD5tgzhD_g&nd=1&dlsi=50aee65f40c4451b Eighteen killed in massive Russian attack on Kyiv (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/02/ukraine-war-russia-attacks-kyiv-drones-missiles/ Russia's UAV Campaign Over Europe (International Institute for Strategic Studies)https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2026/06/russias-uav-campaign-over-europe/ Russian drones spy on nuclear weapons in Britain (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/02/putin-shadow-tankers-drones-nuclear-weapons-russia-nato/ Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 1, 2026 (Institute for the Study of War)https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-1-2026/Sanctioned Russian billionaire retains control of Aughinish parent company, Sweden finds (Irish Times)https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/01/sanctioned-russian-billionaire-retains-control-of-aughinish-parent-company-sweden-finds/Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say (Reuters)https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-buys-gasoline-india-tackle-shortages-sources-say-2026-07-01/Russia shuts railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-suspends-railway-border-crossings-finland-baltic-neighbors/ How likely is the use of nuclear weapons by Russia? (Chatham House)https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/03/how-likely-use-nuclear-weapons-russiaRussia's Nuclear Signaling in 2026 and Implications for European Security (DGAP) https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/russias-nuclear-signaling-2026-and-implications-european-security Nuclear Signaling since the beginning of the full-scale invasion (Ukraine: The Latest, February 3rd)https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/putin-waits-until-kyiv-hits-20c-before-knocking-out/id1612424182?i=1000747895284Postcards of the Front:https://postcardstothefrontcanada.com/EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.Thumbnail image credit: Vlada.UAHIGHLIGHTS:Ukraine's '40-day campaign' to break Russia continues as Kyiv suffers huge attackShadow fleet drones spy on Europe's nuclear warheads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga is joined by Galip Dalay, senior research fellow at Chatham House, to discuss Türkiye's evolving relations with NATO and with the EU ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara in July. They examine what Ankara hopes to get from the summit and prospects for greater recognition of Türkiye's role in European security. They discuss Türkiye's expanding defence industry, its potential place in its allies' rearmament plans, and the constraints imposed by EU debates over how far those efforts should involve non-EU members. They also unpack how Türkiye views its NATO membership and how closely Ankara is aligned with other allies, including when it comes to the war in Ukraine. They examine the aftermath of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and how it could shape Türkiye's regional standing, diplomatic role, security partnerships with Gulf states and place in emerging trade routes. Finally, they consider what President Erdoğan might seek from bilateral discussions with Trump at the summit.For more, check out our Türkiye and Europe pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a research fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) and the author of the book The Arab Case for Israel. He champions immediate, unconditional, and comprehensive peace between every Arab nation and the Jewish state.​Hussain joins Yasmine to discuss his book and to share with us why he believes peace with Israel is the only path to progress.  They will also ponder questions around Islam and Democracy. Is Islam compatible with democracy? Does Popper's Paradox perfectly encapsulate the issue with immigration of Islamists to western nations? How can democracy defend itself? Is democracy inherently vulnerable to ideologies like Islamism? Raised in Beirut, Baghdad, and Baalbek, cities that have repeatedly served as epicenters of the Middle East's most seismic conflicts, Hussain's research focuses on Arab affairs, spanning Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Sudan.His career launched as a reporter, and later managing editor, at Beirut's The Daily Star. In Washington, he helped launch and manage the congressionally funded Arabic satellite network Alhurra Iraq before leading the Washington bureau of the Kuwaiti daily Alrai. He has also served as a Visiting Fellow at London's Chatham House. Hussain's articles in English have appeared in several outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post. He also publishes regularly in Arabic media. He holds a degree in history and archaeology from the American University of Beirut and is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdulhussainhussainTwitter: https://x.com/hahussainExplore more of Hussain's latest policy research and analysis at https://www.fdd.org/

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has conducted a bold anti-corruption campaign since taking office in May. One of his first moves was to arrest the deputy oil minister for alleged embezzlement, and to seize millions of dollars in cash as part of the investigation. Iraq's political institutions have been plagued by allegations of bribery and kickbacks, with oil sector contracts often the targets of corruption investigations. The country has reportedly lost billions of dollars to embezzlement since the American invasion of 2003. The new government has responded to increasing US pressure to tackle corruption. The other demand is to disarm militant groups. Mr Al Zaidi has prioritised both, but will also have to balance his relationship with Iran, Iraq's other key ally. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher discusses the significance of Mr Al Zaidi's actions and the challenges he faces. We hear from Renad Mansour, director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House, and Sinan Mahmoud, The National's Iraq correspondent.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves No.10 a decade since the Brexit referendum that began the UK's cycle of chaos, and Andy Burnham seems set to take over unopposed. Our experts discuss what the new regime will mean for Britain's future and its role in the world. Will attempts to bring the UK closer to Europe without actually rejoining the EU continue? Will Burnham want to increase Britain's defence budget, or will his priorities lie elsewhere? And why can't Britain hold on to its prime ministers? Bronwen Maddox reflects on a historic week with Ben Judah, former adviser to David Lammy and visiting fellow at Chatham House, and Olivia O'Sullivan, director of our UK in the World Programme. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Stephen Farrell and Sara Seth. Explore Chatham House's latest: Comment | Britain's next prime minister faces deep foreign policy challenges – whether Burnham or another Comment | Macron's Evian summit shows the limits Trump places on the G7 Research paper | Three foreign policy priorities for the next UK government Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

Oil may dominate the headlines about the Middle East, but the real power often flows through water. Three narrow passages - the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb – shape how the world moves. In times of crisis, they've become chokepoints, disrupting global trade, rattling markets, and shifting the balance of power way beyond the region. In this episode, three stories from these waterways… how they've helped define the modern Middle East and, as we've seen recently with Hormuz, the economic currents that affect us all.Guests:Alex Von Tunzelmann, author of Blood and Sand: Suez, Hungary, and Eisenhower's Campaign for PeaceHarold Lee Wise, author of Inside the Danger Zone: The U.S. Military in the Persian Gulf, 1987-1988Farea Al-Muslimi, Yemen and Gulf researcher at Chatham House in LondonSupport shows like Throughline with NPR+. Sign up today at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Day 1,581.As the clock ticks down on President Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarus, Dom examines reports that the drone relay stations Kyiv accused Minsk of hosting have suddenly stopped working – and asks whether Lukashenko may be edging away from Putin. He also has the latest on Ukraine's long-range strikes deep inside Russia, as France seizes another shadow fleet tanker and Kyiv presses its campaign to raise the cost of war for the Kremlin. Francis unpacks NATO secretary general Mark Rutte's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Later, we take you to Gdańsk for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, where the first tranche of the EU's €90 billion support package is formally handed over to Kyiv.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House.Producer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Orysia Lutsevych's Chatham House paper, ‘Why a ‘whole-of-society' model is essential for Ukraine's recovery':https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/06/why-whole-society-model-essential-ukraines-recovery «Дураки за деньги закончились»: как российские власти пытаются решить проблему нехватки контрактников (Vertska, in Russian)https://verstka.media/kak-rossiiskie-vlasti-pytayutsya-reshit-problemu-nehvatki-kontraktnikov EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Putin sacrifices Crimea air defences to shield MoscowZelensky says 'Russia will be forced to choose peace' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukrainian drone swarms have hit targets in major Russian cities, while disrupting its military assets and vital oil supplies. Could this be a turning point in the war more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion began?  Gavin Esler is joined by John Lough, senior research fellow at the New Eurasia Strategies Centre and associate fellow in the Russia Eurasia programme at Chatham House. • Special offer! Get 20% off any vehicle history check at carvertical.com/drill • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decade on from the United Kingdom making one of the most consequential political decisions in its modern history, the debate over Brexit remains far from settled.距离英国做出其现代史上最具深远影响的政治决策之一已过去十年，但围绕脱欧的争论远未平息。On June 23, 2016, voters in the UK narrowly backed leaving the European Union by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent, ending more than four decades of bloc membership.2016年6月23日，英国选民以52%对48%的微弱优势支持脱离欧盟，结束了超过四十年的欧盟成员国身份。Supporters of Brexit, as it is known, promised greater sovereignty, tighter control of immigration, and new global opportunities, but 10 years later, its legacy remains fiercely contested.脱欧的支持者们曾承诺，脱欧将带来更大的主权、更严格的移民管控以及新的全球机遇。但十年之后，脱欧留下的影响依然备受争议。Speaking at an event hosted by Chatham House on Monday to mark the anniversary, Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator from 2016 to 2019, said he has yet to see compelling evidence of any clear benefits resulting from Brexit.曾在2016年至2019年担任欧盟首席脱欧谈判代表的米歇尔·巴尼耶，周一在查塔姆研究所（英国皇家国际事务研究所）举办的周年纪念活动上表示，他尚未看到任何有力的证据表明脱欧带来了明显的好处。"During the last 10 years, nobody has been able to provide me with proof of any added value from Brexit," Barnier said.“过去十年里，没有人能向我提供任何证明脱欧带来了附加价值的证据，”巴尼耶说。He described Brexit as a "lose-lose game", although he cautioned against blaming all of UK's current challenges on leaving the EU.他将脱欧形容为一场“双输的游戏”，但他也提醒说，不应将英国当前面临的所有挑战都归咎于脱欧。"I do not believe that all of the UK's current difficulties are linked or provoked by the Brexit," he said. "However, I do think these problems are harder to solve because of Brexit, because the UK has left the single market."“我不认为英国当前的所有困难都与脱欧有关或是脱欧直接引发的，”他说，“但我确实认为，由于脱欧，由于英国离开了单一市场，这些问题变得更难解决。”Tom Harper, a lecturer in international relations at the University of East London, said Brexit highlighted the contradiction of UK being "European, but not of it".东伦敦大学国际关系讲师汤姆·哈珀表示，脱欧凸显了英国“身处欧洲，却不属于欧洲”的矛盾。"For Remainers, Brexit has not been the catastrophe they often predicted," Harper said. "But for Brexiteers, the promise of Brexit has not come to pass."“对于留欧派来说，脱欧并未造成他们常预测的那种灾难，”哈珀说，“但对于脱欧派来说，脱欧的承诺也并未兑现。”According to Harper, Brexit has reduced UK's influence by removing it from decision-making within the EU, although cooperation with European allies has intensified in areas such as defense and foreign policy.哈珀认为，脱欧使英国脱离了欧盟内部的决策过程，从而削弱了其影响力，尽管英欧在防务和外交政策等领域的合作有所加强。Nando Sigona, director of the Institute for Research into International Migration and Superdiversity at the University of Birmingham, offered a similarly nuanced assessment.伯明翰大学国际移民与超级多样性研究所主任南多·西戈纳给出了同样细致的评估。He said Brexit increased the UK's formal regulatory autonomy, but reduced its influence over European decision-making.他表示，脱欧增强了英国在法规制定上的正式自主权，但削弱了其对欧洲决策的影响力。"Britain remains an important diplomatic and military actor, yet its economic competitiveness and ability to shape regional rules have generally weakened," Sigona said.“英国仍然是一个重要的外交和军事行为体，但其经济竞争力和塑造区域规则的能力总体上已经减弱，”西戈纳说。"Sovereignty was strengthened in a legal sense but arguably diminished in practical terms," Sigona said.“主权在法律意义上得到了加强，但在实际层面上可以说被削弱了，”西戈纳说。The future relationship between UK and the EU is also evolving. Treasury minister Spencer Livermore recently told the House of Lords that a future return to the EU was "an inevitability" and argued that re-entry would ultimately be in UK's economic interest.英国与欧盟的未来关系也在演变中。英国财政部部长斯宾塞·利弗莫尔最近在上议院表示，未来重返欧盟是“不可避免的”，并认为重新加入最终符合英国的经济利益。Public opinion also appears to be shifting. Recent polls show a consistent majority of Britons now support rejoining the EU, while younger voters are significantly more pro-European.公众舆论似乎也正在发生变化。最近的民调显示，目前持续有多数英国人支持重新加入欧盟，而年轻选民则明显更加亲欧。According to Ipsos, 68 percent of Britons aged 18 to 34 favor rejoining the bloc.根据益普索的调查，18至34岁的英国人中，有68%支持重新加入欧盟。Barnier stressed that any decision would belong solely to UK voters. "The door is open," he said, "but it will be a sovereign choice of the UK people."巴尼耶强调，任何决定都将完全取决于英国选民。“大门是敞开的，”他说，“但这将是英国人民的主权选择。”contradiction /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/矛盾catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/灾难come to pass /kʌm tə pɑːs/实现，发生intensified /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪd/加强的

On this episode, we speak with Professor Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House. After months of conflict, a new agreement between the United States and Iran has raised hopes of greater stability. But while tensions may have eased temporarily, many of the region's underlying challenges remain.  So what comes next for Gaza, Lebanon and other countries in crisis? Is there still a realistic path to peace between Israelis and Palestinians? And what kind of Middle East will emerge from the turmoil of the past two years?

Iranian armed forces say they've closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, just days after an agreement with the U.S. reopen it. Disruption to the crucial waterway has had a huge economic impact worldwide. So, what happens next? In this episode: Ian Ralby - Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy and Associate Fellow with the International Law Programme at Chatham House. Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar and Head of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. Stavros Karamperidis - Associate Professor in Maritime Economics and Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group at the University of Plymouth. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Can Labour's prized plans to decarbonize power generation by 2050 withstand growing demands for extra defence spending – an acrimonious argument that has already claimed two senior defence ministers? Or pressure to preserve and extend welfare benefits from the party's left and the unions, many of whom see net zero as a job killer? Plus: China's colossal subsidization of green technology has created a surplus of cheap equipment for clean power. Would Britain be wise to take advantage?     Bronwen Maddox is joined by Pelin Zorlu and Chris Aylett of Chatham House's Climate and Energy team, plus special guest Archie Hall, acting economics editor of The Economist. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Stephen Farrell and Sara Seth. Explore Chatham House's latest:  Comment | Even Hormuz reopening will not resolve Europe's key energy vulnerability Comment | The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse Research paper | Why renewables and electrification hold the keys to EU energy security Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

Title: Episode 88 – Fueling the Future — or the Fire? Biofuels, Energy Security and the Pressure on Forests Author(s): Worm, Loa Dalgaard Description: In this episode of Forest for the Future, we step a little outside the forest itself and into the world of energy policy. With oil prices volatile and supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, governments around the world are racing to secure their energy supply. One of the tools many are turning to is biofuels, blended into diesel and petrol and often produced from crops such as palm oil, soy, sugarcane and maize. That can sound like a climate win. But it can also mean new pressure on forests, peatlands, food systems and the communities who depend on them. Host Loa Worm is joined by Patrick Schröder, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, to explore whether biofuels can really deliver energy security without driving deforestation. From Indonesia's move from B40 to B50, to Brazil's ethanol experience, India's blending programmes and the challenge of indirect land-use change and deforestation, the conversation looks at how today's political decisions on energy can ripple all the way into the forest. The episode also explores the role of certification systems such as FSC, RSPO and ISCC. Patrick explains why certification can be a genuine safeguard, but not a political shortcut. Biofuels are neither a silver bullet nor a villain. It all depends on how they are governed.

--{ "Alan Watt with Vyzygoth on "From the Grassy Knoll" - "The System" Part 2"}-- The recent Real History episode with Sandi Adams and Neil Foster, talking about UK Column and a pro-China editorial stance. A recent Iain Davis article, The UK Column Conundrum. Who is Marcel Janhke? What is the Rising Tide Foundation? Who was Lyndon Larouche? What did Alan Watt say about Lyndon Larouche? China-maxxing. China presented as villain or saviour. Multipolar world. SPIEF - St. Petersburg International Economic Forum; BRICS nations, Global South - Alan Watt's view of ancient history. China was long planned to be brought up to be the policeman of the world. Talked about in the Royal Institute of International Affairs (RIIA, Chatham House) meeting in Australia in 1937. Don't be caught in the traps and landmines of carnival barkers who keep you running in circles. Alan Watt and Vyzygoth talk about how old this system is, and Karl Marx, Communism, Free Trade, setting up China to prosper and take over from the West.

CHINA FIRST. Dr. Yu Jie is Senior Research Fellow for China, Chatham House. She focuses on the interplay between China's domestic political economy and foreign policy and is a seasoned commentator in major international media outlets, including BBC News, the Financial Times and Foreign Policy. She regularly briefs senior policymakers from G20 governments and leading intergovernmental organisations. In July 2025, Project Syndicate recognised her as 'one of the most notable female voices' in global affairs. "It is very much a self-centred way of looking at the world and its position in the rest of the world." "Both China and Russia would prefer a world led by multipolar order" "Chinese young people no longer consider the West is the absolute one and only destination they want to go to." https://www.alainelkanninterviews.com/yu-jie-2/

Donald Trump says the Iran war could be ended with a peace deal this weekend.For the Gulf, everything is at stake. Battered by Iranian missiles and drones throughout the war and economically strangled by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the Gulf states are desperate for the war to end - so much so that some are even having their own talks with Tehran. Sophia Yan chats to UAE-based Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, associate fellow for Chatham House's MENA programme, about why despite Iran's aggression, countries there just want things to go back to how they were before the war.Highlights: Trump says Iran war could end with peace deal this weekendWhy the Gulf wishes the Iran war never happenedCONTRIBUTORS:Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yanAniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Associate Fellow MENA Programme Chatham House @AnisehBassiriProducer: Max BowerExecutive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tumultuous week for Britain's faltering rearmament plans sees Defence Secretary John Healey resign from Keir Starmer's cabinet, saying the prime minister and the Treasury lack the will to properly fund the defence of the nation. Al Carns, the armed forces minister, also resigned saying the government's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP) was 'not built for the threat we face'. The departures raise further questions over whether the DIP can address the costs and trade-offs involved in strengthening UK defence. Meanwhile, European leaders struggle to coordinate their own rearmament amid concerns that America will withdraw from the defence of the continent. Bronwen Maddox looks at the defence predicament in the UK and Europe, with UK in the World Programme director Olivia O'Sullivan, and International Security Programme director Marion Messmer. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House.   Read Chatham House's latest: Comment | The FCAS fighter jet looks like it's dead. Could that be a good thing? Comment | Will the UK's Defence Investment Plan finally be honest about Britain's defence?  Comment | John Healey's resignation highlights profound strategic failure in the UK government's approach to defence Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

Day 1,567.As Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Crimea by striking key bridges and transport links in an effort to isolate the peninsula, we examine potentially seismic political developments in London. Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey – one of Kyiv's strongest allies and a leading advocate for military rearmament – has dramatically resigned in protest over defence spending and the country's preparedness for a future conflict, triggering a crisis that could topple the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Francis and Dom comb through Healey's damning resignation letter and consider how Kyiv will react to the news. Later, Francis explores a major new report on the risks of a sudden ceasefire in Ukraine with some of the world's leading experts.Thumbnail image shows Crimean bridge ablaze in 2022.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to:Orysia Lutsevych OBE (head of the Ukraine Forum, Chatham House)Simon Smith (chair of the steering committee, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House, and British ambassador 2012 to 2015)Keir Giles (senior consulting fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House, and author Who Will Defend Europe?)John Lough (associate fellow, Chatham House, and head of foreign policy, New Eurasian Strategies Centre)Producer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:John Healey resigns over Starmer's defence spending plan (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/11/john-healey-resigns-as-defence-secretary-labour-starmer/ Russia is creating launch sites for combat drones near the borders of Belarus. We show you where (Radio Liberty, in Belarusian):https://www.svaboda.org/a/33777451.html How a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security (Chatham House):https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/how-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-could-imperil-ukrainian-and-european-securityEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Putin arms up summer palace as Ukraine deep strikes tear through Russian defencesIs the election of a pro-Europe party in Armenia actually a win for Putin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of deadlock following the November 2025 elections, Iraq's parliament approved a new government under Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on May 14, 2026 — just as the country has become a battleground in the US-Israel-Iran war. Zaidi inherits a daunting brief: reviving a struggling economy, reining in armed factions, and steering Iraq through a perilous regional landscape. Dr. Renad Mansour, deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme and director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House, joins host Alistair Taylor to discuss the war's impact on Iraq — from Iran's militia networks to the surge of attacks on the Kurdistan region — and how it's reshaping Baghdad's ties with Tehran and Washington.   Recorded on June 9, 2026.

Ahmed Aboudouh — associate fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme and head of the China Studies Unit at the Emirates Policy Center — joins Chris to assess the shifting architecture of power in the Middle East. He argues that China has no coherent regional strategy and that Washington's expectation of Chinese pressure on Tehran reflects a fundamental misreading of Beijing's interests and the limits of coercive statecraft. He traces how Egypt's diplomacy reflects a country that has traded regional leadership for crisis management, explains why Arab states want a normalized Iran rather than a weakened one, and argues that the war will intensify multi-alignment rather than force a binary choice between Washington and Beijing. With the Abraham Accords effectively dead, the United States faces a damning paradox of its own making: deeper military entanglement, eroding strategic credibility. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs. More about Ahmed on Chatham House: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/ahmed-aboudouh Connect with Ahmed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-aboudouh-346b1459/ Follow Ahmed on X: https://x.com/AAboudouh Read Ahmed's work for Chatham House "Why Egypt is helping to end the Iran war": https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/why-egypt-helping-end-iran-war "China will benefit from the Iran war, regardless of any deal between Trump and Tehran": https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/china-will-benefit-iran-war-regardless-any-deal-between-trump-and-tehran "China is playing the long game over Iran": https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/china-playing-long-game-over-iran Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspies Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD: https://filmsandpodcasts.co.uk/ Music by Andrew R. Bird Photo by Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court, Chatham House Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would the world benefit from a new economic alliance to stop China and the US from undermining the global rules we all depend on – a new 'third pole'?  That's the conclusion of a new Chatham House report published this week. How would an economic bloc like this work? Who could build it? And how would China and the US – even post-Trump – react to such a challenge to their power? Laurel Rapp, director of our US and North America Programme, talks over an audacious plan for a new world order with the report's author and director of our Global Economy and Finance Programme, Creon Butler. They are joined by director of our Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes, Grégoire Roos.   Read our report: Saving global economic governance from the 'Trump shock'.  Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House. Read Chatham House's latest: Comment | Global trade imbalances have changed since the 2008 financial crisis. Now they reflect new risks Comment | Global cooperation on nuclear disarmament looks even further away Comment | In the face of growing AI cyber threats, do middle powers have agency? Magazine issue | Spring issue of The World Today Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

Attention is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence as its capabilities and influence permeate nearly every sector.  AI's growth raises important questions about its environmental footprint; risks associated with future scale, and how such a globalised industry can be effectively governed.   This episode of the Climate Briefing explores: Where are we today in terms of AI capability and use? Is AI's environmental footprint being addressed in product design and the industry more widely? Looking ahead, across national and international levels, what could effective governance look like?   To discuss this, co-hosts Anna and Bhargabi are joined by Boris Gamazaychikov (CEO and Co-Founder of the Sustainable AI Group) and Rowan Wilkinson (Research Associate, Digital Society Programme at Chatham House). 

In the show this week, we look at how Syria could benefit from the oil crisis triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran effectively closed the strategic waterway, Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas found itself emerging as a hub for crude oil transported overland from the UAE and Iraq. Could Syria – a country in desperate need of investment after 14 years of civil war – establish itself as a new energy corridor, even after the Gulf conflict is over? Neil Quilliam, Associate Fellow for the Middle East at Chatham House and a specialist in energy policy, joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by these new export routes.

An alleged expletive-filled phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has laid bare deep tensions over the war in Lebanon. As the conflict escalates, could it derail Trump's hopes of securing a deal with Iran?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Dr Lina Khatib, Associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House. George Grylls, Washington Correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Dave Creasey and Colette Fountain.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: ‘Everybody hates Israel', Trump allegedly tells Netanyahu in angry callFurther listening: Is Lebanon the key to peace in the Middle East?Clips: CNN.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at how Russia's armed forces are learning lessons from combat and examine Moscow's ambitions in its war against Ukraine. The full-scale invasion of Ukraine is part of a long-term, much larger project of turning Russia into a regional hegemon with influence on other continents, while it builds relationships with China and others who may help its goals. In this episode, Dr Andrew Monaghan, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, unravels the threat and the depth of Russian long-term preparation for war. Dr Monaghan is a senior British expert on Russia with extensive publications. He has directed research on Russia at NATO's Research Division in Rome, at Oxford University's Changing Character War Centre, and has worked at the UK's Defence Academy and Chatham House. He holds his PhD from the Department of War Studies, King's College London.

Timothy Ash, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, joins Richard to discuss the Trump's administration latest attempts to make a 'final determination' on a deal with Iran.

The major Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeast is not just a public health emergency in an already impoverished and violence-beset region. Armed rebellion, fragile government and a collapse in public trust are combining to make outbreaks more frequent – and fostering dangerous disinformation that makes the virus harder to fight. How dangerous is the Ebola virus? Could it spread to the rest of the world? And is America's withdrawal from global health leadership at least partly to blame for its return? Bronwen Maddox finds out from director of our Africa Programme Tighisti Amare, and director of our Global Health Programme Emma Ross. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House. Read Chatham House's latest: Comment | The flow of arms and money feeding the war in Sudan can be cut. What is missing is the will Upcoming event | Targeting medics on the battlefield: addressing the crisis through law and practice Comment | Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict Magazine issue | Spring issue of The World Today Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

The ceasefire may be holding, but the indicators beneath the surface suggest the Middle East remains dangerously unstable.As internet access slowly returns in Iran and diplomatic channels reopen, questions are growing about whether the US, Iran and Israel are genuinely moving towards a deal, or simply regrouping before the next escalation. Donald Trump is pushing for a wider regional settlement built around the Abraham Accords, while Iran is demanding access to frozen assets and Israel continues strikes in Lebanon.In this episode of The Fourcast Indicators, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Mark Urban examine the signals analysts are watching most closely: the nature of recent US and Iranian strikes, the strategic importance of Lebanon's ceasefire, and the growing pressure for political progress before the conflict spirals again.They're joined by Lina Khatib from Chatham House.

C dans l'air du 27 mai 2026 - Alerte aux ambassades... Poutine veut-il détruire Kiev ?Kiev à nouveau sous les bombes. Alors que, sur le front ukrainien, l'armée russe connaît des difficultés et perd du terrain depuis plusieurs mois, Vladimir Poutine intensifie ses menaces et multiplie les frappes massives sur l'Ukraine. Cent soixante-trois drones se sont abattus cette nuit sur le pays, après un déluge de feu le week-end dernier. Plus de 600 drones et 90 missiles ont été lancés sur Kiev. D'intenses bombardements qui ont fait au moins quatre morts, plus de 100 blessés et provoqué de très nombreux incendies. Les dégâts sont d'autant plus importants que Moscou a revendiqué l'usage d'un Orechnik, un missile hypersonique à capacité nucléaire.La Russie a justifié cette escalade par les récentes attaques massives de drones qui ont frappé 14 régions russes, Moscou, la mer Noire et plusieurs territoires ukrainiens annexés. Fait rare, Moscou a demandé aux « ressortissants étrangers, y compris le personnel des missions diplomatiques et des organisations internationales », de quitter la capitale ukrainienne « au plus vite ». Le chef de la diplomatie russe, Sergueï Lavrov, a également renouvelé cet appel lors d'un échange téléphonique avec son homologue américain, Marco Rubio, exhortant les États-Unis à évacuer leur ambassade à Kiev.Dénonçant une « escalade inacceptable », l'UE a annoncé que le chargé d'affaires russe à Bruxelles avait été convoqué ce mardi en signe de protestation et a assuré que la délégation de l'UE resterait présente à Kiev. Plusieurs pays européens ont, eux aussi, agi de la sorte. À l'ONU, une cinquantaine d'États ont dénoncé les « menaces » de la Russie. La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, en visite mardi en Lituanie, a rappelé que toute pression sur les pays baltes concernait l'ensemble de l'Europe. « Quand les États baltes sont testés, toute l'Europe est testée » a-t-elle déclaré.Cette montée de pression intervient alors que plusieurs services de renseignement occidentaux estiment que, depuis le mois de décembre, les pertes russes sur le front seraient très élevées, autour de 35 000 soldats par mois, un rythme supérieur aux capacités actuelles de recrutement du Kremlin. Sans mobilisation forcée, la poursuite de la guerre à ce niveau pourrait devenir de plus en plus difficile pour Moscou, qui multiplie pour l'instant les mesures afin de tenter d'étoffer son armée. En plus de salaires mirobolants, Vladimir Poutine vient de signer un décret accordant un allègement de dette aux nouvelles recrues engagées dans la guerre en Ukraine, ainsi qu'à leurs conjoints. La mesure s'inscrit dans un ensemble plus large d'incitations destinées à renforcer les effectifs militaires dans un contexte de guerre qui s'enlise et de contestation grandissante au sein de la population.Alors que, sur les fronts militaire, économique et intérieur, le maître du Kremlin accumule les revers, une inquiétude grandissante s'empare des capitales européennes : Vladimir Poutine serait-il tenté de rebattre les cartes en étendant le conflit à l'Europe ?Nos experts :- Général François CHAUVANCY - Rédacteur en chef de la revue Défense de l'Union-IHEDN, l'Institut des hautes études de défense nationale- Paul GOGO - Journaliste, ancien correspondant indépendant en Russie de 2017-2026, auteur de Moscou Parano est publié aux éditions du Rocher- Marie JEGO - journaliste au Monde, ancienne correspondante à Moscou de 2005 à 2014.- Samantha DE BENDERN - Chercheuse pour le programme Russie/Eurasie au sein du think tank britannique « Chatham House », l'Institut royal des affaires étrangères.

C dans l'air du 27 mai 2026 - Alerte aux ambassades... Poutine veut-il détruire Kiev ?Nos experts :- Général François CHAUVANCY - Rédacteur en chef de la revue Défense de l'Union-IHEDN, l'Institut des hautes études de défense nationale- Paul GOGO - Journaliste, ancien correspondant indépendant en Russie de 2017-2026, auteur de Moscou Parano est publié aux éditions du Rocher- Marie JEGO - journaliste au Monde, ancienne correspondante à Moscou de 2005 à 2014.- Samantha DE BENDERN - Chercheuse pour le programme Russie/Eurasie au sein du think tank britannique « Chatham House », l'Institut royal des affaires étrangères. PRESENTATION : Caroline Roux - Aurélie Casse - REDIFFUSION : du lundi au vendredi vers 23h40.PRODUCTION DES PODCASTS: Jean-Christophe ThiéfineRÉALISATION : Nicolas Ferraro, Bruno Piney, Franck Broqua, Alexandre Langeard, Corentin Son, Benoît LemoinePRODUCTION : France Télévisions / Maximal ProductionsRetrouvez C DANS L'AIR sur internet & les réseaux :INTERNET : francetv.frFACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/Cdanslairf5TWITTER : https://twitter.com/cdanslairINSTAGRAM :https://www.instagram.com/cdanslair/

Almost exactly ten years since Britain's seismic vote to leave the EU, the debate reopens thanks to early skirmishes in the fight for leadership of the Labour Party and thus the prime ministership. Could a credible bid to rejoin make its way onto Britain's political agenda? Are the drastically changed economic and defence environments making the case for re-entry unanswerable? And under what terms would European leaders consider the return of their often-troublesome former partner? Bronwen Maddox talks over a major potential shift for the entire continent with Chatham House visiting fellow Ben Judah, director of our UK in the World programme Olivia O'Sullivan, and associate fellow and Financial Times international trade specialist Alan Beattie.  Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House. Read Chatham House's latest: Comment | A 2026 'super El Niño' could expose gaps in UK preparedness Comment | China and Russia's strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear Research paper | Avoiding a new nuclear arms race Magazine issue | Spring issue of The World Today Audio | The Climate Briefing podcast

In this episode we explore the lasting impact of landmines. Across Ukraine, Syria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and dozens of other conflict-affected countries, landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill, injure, and displace civilians long after wars have ended. Fields cannot be farmed, schools cannot reopen, refugees cannot safely return home, and communities remain trapped by the hidden legacy of conflict beneath their feet.This is not only a humanitarian issue. Landmine contamination affects food security, economic recovery, infrastructure development, migration, investment, political stability, and long-term human security. From Ukraine's agricultural heartlands to villages in Myanmar and post-conflict communities in Syria, explosive remnants of war continue to shape how people live, travel, rebuild, and recover.Today on The International Risk Podcast, we are joined by The HALO Trust Director of Strategy James Denselow. With more than two decades of experience working across conflict and post-conflict environments, including Syria and Lebanon, James has also held roles at Chatham House, Crisis Action, and Save the Children.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Tell us what you liked!Tell us what you liked!

This week on Disorder, in a slight break from the Mayhem in the UK over the possible Leadership challenge to Starmer, Jane catches up with the President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and host of the Deep Dish podcast, Leslie Vinjamuri. Leslie and Jane used to work together at Chatham House. They start by discussing Leslie's final project for Chatham House where she worked with a host of experts to analyse how rising powers, middle powers and US adversaries see the international order as well as new possible ideas of global Order.  Surprise, surprise mega-orderers, the conversation proves the depressing result that we already know! -- i.e. that there are no serious alternative visions of order that are emerging and no non-neo-populists are putting forth compressive visions of global order. Will the continuance of the Enduring Disorder therefore be the hallmark of our times? Probably yes :-< On a brighter note, Leslie thinks the US will revert to a more “normal” politics in Trump's wake. Jane is not so sure: she and Leslie discuss why the UK hasn't been able to “get back to normal” under Keir Starmer and how the breakdown of the political centre is making it harder and harder to address the long-term economic issues that underpin Britain's current malaise.  This week we also delve into Trump's trip to China; the role of Europeans in enabling China, and how different camps in Washington are looking at the China trip - with think-tankers pretty skeptical that it will make any difference, while business leaders are eager to join the trip to what is, after all, the world's second biggest market for most of them. No matter what happens there we must ask is Europe working with or against the US's China policy? And will any coherent transatlantic order emerge out of a re-alignment over China? To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club To tell us more about Disorder, visit disordershow.com/survey  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club Leslie's podcast, Deep Dish - https://globalaffairs.org/commentary/podcasts/deep-dish-global-affairs-podcast  Leslie on Bloomberg about Trump and Xi - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-05-11/us-iran-tensions-flare-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting-video  Leslie's Chatham House project on competing visions of the international order - https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/competing-visions-international-order  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am delighted to talk with Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff about their new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed. This is much more than a biography or popular account of Elon Musk, it is a radical analysis of a deeply disturbing, computational way of seeing the world.  We see a mind that is profoundly troubled by any contagion spreading into seemingly closed systems—it can take the form of racial others, transpeople, “woke” populations, or most generally and dismissively, “Non-Player-Characters.” We talk about the dangers this mindset and its manifestations have on democracy and the public sphere, and argue that what we should do is to “embrace the woke-mind virus as a counter-revolutionary act.”Quinn Slobodian is professor of international history at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. His books, which have been translated into ten languages, include Globalists: The End of Empire and the Birth of Neoliberalism, Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World without Democracy, and Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ and the Capitalism of the Far Right . His most recent book, co-authored with Ban Tarnoff, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed.  Slobodian is a Guggenheim Fellow for 2025-6; he has been an associate fellow at Chatham House and held residential fellowships at Harvard University and Free University Berlin. Project Syndicate put him on a list of 30 Forward Thinkers and Prospect UK named him one of the World's 25 Top Thinkers.Ben Tarnoff is a writer from Massachusetts. He is the co-author, with Quinn Slobodian, of Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed.  

Day 1,541.Today, after the two days of near continuous strikes against Ukraine with over 1,600 drones and missiles fired on the country – with at least 12 killed by a single projectile – we hear the latest round of American withdrawals of thousands of troops from Europe, and a sobering assessment from experts at Chatham House about the direction of the war. Then we have an extraordinary exclusive interview with a Russian FSB agent who claims he fled Moscow in a dead cow.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @HaylesDixon on X.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:‘Putin won't last': Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cow (The Telegraph):Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7-LI7VK8MLong Read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/14/dmitry-senin-russia-fsb-escaped-putin-in-dead-cow/ Pentagon cancels deployment of thousands of troops to Europe (The Telegraph):https://kyivindependent.com/us-cancels-planned-deployment-of-4-000-troops-to-poland/?mc_cid=d10bd88d37&mc_eid=08d0680a95 Russia issues Ben Wallace with arrest warrant for ‘justifying terrorism' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/13/russia-ben-wallace-arrest-warrant-justifying-terrorism/ How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/how-2-ukrainian-drones-sparked-political-turmoil-in-latvia/ EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive: ‘Putin won't last' – Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cowZelensky's ‘revenge' attacks after three days of huge strikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timothy Ash, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House analyses the significance of US President Donald Trump's visit to China.

As two more ships are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire in Lebanon nears its end, all eyes are on the high-stakes US-China summit in Beijing.Donald Trump and Xi Jinping say they agree that Iran must not have nuclear weapons and that the Strait must be reopened - but what does that mean in practice? Ahmed Aboudouh, Associate Fellow for Middle East and North Africa at Chatham House, joins Roland Oliphant and Sophia Yan and explains how Beijing's complex relationship with Tehran and the Gulf monarchies will inform its approach to the war.Highlights What Beijing really wants from the Iran crisisThe balancing act between Tehran and the Gulf statesCONTRIBUTORS:Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphantSophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent, @sophia_yan Ahmed Aboudouh, Chatham House @AAboudouhCONTENT REFERENCED:China ‘secretly planning to ship arms to Iran'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/05/13/china-weapons-deal-iran/China will benefit from the Iran war, regardless of any deal between Trump and Tehranhttps://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/china-will-benefit-iran-war-regardless-any-deal-between-trump-and-tehran Producer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Scott Tong is reporting from China this week as President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare for a high-profile summit in Beijing. He joins us from Shanghai to share his first impressions of the country since the last time he was there.Then, the summit is set for later this week. Senior research fellow Yu Jie from Chatham House explains the power dynamic going into the meeting.And, Russia held its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday. It was scaled back compared to previous years, with the country's military might displayed not in person but on giant TV screens, out of fear of a possible attack from Ukraine. Nina Khrushcheva, New School professor and great-granddaughter of Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, details Russian President Vladimir Putin's hold on power.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

2026-05-05 | UPDATES #195 | This is the surreal physical reality of Moscow this week. The Kyiv Post and AFP, reporting on 5 May, documented what is happening on the streets of the Russian capital. Mobile internet access began dropping sharply after 7am. Apps, websites, payment systems all failing to load. Even the so-called white-list services — the ones the Kremlin had publicly committed to keeping accessible during shutdowns — were unavailable. SMS messaging stopped working. Across both Moscow and Saint Petersburg, the disruption has now been continuous for days.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: CNN — "Analysis: Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats" (29 April 2026) Tempo — "Russia Offers Ukraine May 8-9 WWII Anniversary Ceasefire" (4 May 2026)Al Jazeera — "Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires" (4 May 2026)Euronews — "Russia unilaterally declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce" (4 May 2026) Kyiv Post — "Russia Blacks Out Mobile Internet in Moscow, St. Petersburg Ahead of Victory Day Showcase" (5 May 2026) Al Arabiya / AFP — "Moscow shuts off mobile internet ahead of Victory Day parade" (5 May 2026)Human Rights Watch — "Russia: Internet Shutdowns Escalate" (31 March 2026)NBC News — "Mobile internet blackouts sweep Moscow, leaving residents feeling 'powerless'" (March 2026) Chatham House — "Moscow internet blackouts: the Kremlin tightens its grip on Russia's digital space" (27 March 2026) RBC-Ukraine — "Parade in Moscow to trigger mobile internet shutdown" (4 May 2026)----------

A diplomatic stand-off continues between the US and Iran after President Donald Trump called off his negotiating team's trip to Pakistan to meet with the Iranian delegation. The President has said Iran "can call" if they want but said the war could end soon. In turn, Iran has floated an initial deal that would require Washington to permanently end the war in exchange for the reopening of Hormuz. Sanam Vakil, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House joins Bianna Golodryga to break down who is really holding the cards as diplomacy reaches a stalemate between Tehran and Washington. She joins the show from London.  Also on today's show: author Rachel Goldberg-Polin; law professor/author Khiara Bridges    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices