Podcast appearances and mentions of chris sabatini

This week on Independent Thinking, we explore the growing battle for influence in Latin America between the U.S. and China. In just two decades, China has gone from a minor player in the region to a dominant force—challenging the US. How is President Trump's government responding and could his policies actually give Beijing more room to expand? Guest host Chris Sabatini is joined by Yu Jie, Robert Evan Ellis, and Bruno Binetti to discuss the shifting power dynamics and what they could mean for the global balance of power. Read our latest: South Korea's domestic tumult risks being exploited by China US ownership of TikTok won't protect democracies from digital threats Trump's tariffs will push Southeast Asia uncomfortably close to China Presented by Chris Sabatini. Produced by Amanda Nunn. Executive Producer - John Pollock. 'Independent Thinking' is an Indio Media production for Chatham House. Read the Spring issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

Immigration is top of mind for American voters, just two weeks ahead of the presidential election. Chris Sabatini and Ted Hesson break down how the candidates and electorate are thinking about this issue. Plus: architect Eddie Jones discusses design at the border.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanctions regimes are intended to be preferable to military force as a tool of foreign policy, but do they work to change behaviour or end up hurting ordinary people? With Bronwen Maddox is Daniel W Drezner, Professor of International Politics at Tufts University, Allie Renison, Associate Director at SEC Newgate, and Chris Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America with our US and Americas Programme.  Read our latest: How not to sanction | International Affairs journal  Why the US–India relationship needs a healthy dose of realism What the US election means for trade policy Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Read the latest issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

Venezuelans are protesting against Nicolás Maduro's claim to have won the presidential election. Bronwen Maddox is joined from Caracas by journalist turned opposition politician Paola Bautista de Aleman and the FT's Latin America editor Michael Stott. With them is Chris Sabatini, our Senior Research Fellow for Latin America. Read our latest: Venezuela's stolen election encourages the world's autocracies Israel's strikes in Iran and Lebanon don't hurt Hamas and Hezbollah much Does President Ruto have the means to appease Kenya's protestors? Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

We unpack the latest as the EU begins accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova. Also in the programme, we look ahead to the Venezuelan elections with Chris Sabatini, discuss the security of Israel's Iron Dome and find out why Rome's taxi drought might be coming to an end. Plus: we kick off our series on Monocle's Quality of Life Index 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Norman and Chris Sabatini discuss Western leaders' embrace of G7 host and right-wing Italian leader Giorgia Meloni, whether courts could halt aggressive immigration policies in Hungary and the US, Haiti's new government and the idea of charging for ice cubes. Plus: Antoine Melon, author of ‘The Curious Gourmand'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests Julie Norman and Chris Sabatini discuss China and Russia's throwdown to the US, the spread of “foreign agent” laws in autocracies around the world, the looming Trump-Biden presidential debate and South Korea's K-pop “plogging” campaign. Plus: a letter on Danish happiness from Copenhagen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, referred to hereafter as AMLO, has been President of Mexico since 2018. AMLO's redistributive, pro-development populism has proven highly attractive in a country which seems perennially stuck between the rich world and the poor one, with the President promising to instigate the Fourth Great Transformation in Mexican history. How has that gone? Underwhelmingly might capture it. Mexico today is not a disaster society by any means, but AMLO hasn't really vanquished the idea that Mexicans remain in between the rich world and the poor world at all. Whilst hardworking, there is a great naivety about AMLO's policies which perhaps brings his judgement into question. He also retains a highly simplistic view of how democracy works; namely that if he doesn't get his way, he tries to blow the system up. My guest for this conversation is Chris Sabatini. Chris is a Senior Research Fellow for Latin America at Chatham House in London. Chris has recently finished editing a new book, Reclaiming Human Rights in a Changing World Order. As well as AMLO, Chris and I discussed the Drug War, and US attitudes towards Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to introduce Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. 

Brazil joins a group of Latin American countries that have elected leftwing leaders. What kind of change will they bring to the region and its relations with the rest of the world? Michael Stott, the FT's Latin America editor, discusses these questions with Andrés Velasco, dean of the school of public policy at the London School of Economics and a former finance minister of Chile, and Chris Sabatini, senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House in London.Clips: AP, VOA, BBC More on this topic:Lula seeks Brazil constitutional change to fund campaign pledgesAmazon destruction woes overshadow Brazil's farming advancesChile's Boric seeks ‘new path forward' after voters reject constitutional changesLatin America moves to bring Venezuela's Maduro in from the coldSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial AUKUS security agreement, perceived by some as a way to counter China's expansionist ambitions, has underlined the geopolitical significance of the Indo-Pacific region. One possible site of future conflict in the region is the Taiwan Straits, which separate the Republic of Taiwan from the Asian mainland. In this episode, Amrit speaks to Dr Yu Jie and Dr Liana Fix about a recent study on how military escalation in the Taiwan Straits could play out, and how Europe might respond.  Then, Mariana is joined by Dr Chris Sabatini to discuss the trends and lessons emerging from a series of recent elections in Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. Read the briefing: Escalation in the Taiwan Strait: what to expect from Europe? Credits: Speakers: Liana Fix, Yu Jie, Chris Sabatini Hosts: Amrit Swali, Mariana Vieira Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House

The controversial AUKUS security agreement, perceived by some as a way to counter China's expansionist ambitions, has underlined the geopolitical significance of the Indo-Pacific region. One possible site of future conflict in the region is the Taiwan Straits, which separate the Republic of Taiwan from the Asian mainland. In this episode, Amrit speaks to Dr Yu Jie and Dr Liana Fix about a recent study on how military escalation in the Taiwan Straits could play out, and how Europe might respond.  Then, Mariana is joined by Dr Chris Sabatini to discuss the trends and lessons emerging from a series of recent elections in Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. Read the briefing: Escalation in the Taiwan Strait: what to expect from Europe? Credits: Speakers: Liana Fix, Yu Jie, Chris Sabatini Hosts: Amrit Swali, Mariana Vieira Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House

This week the Undercurrents team dive into two critical issues for the global economy. Amrit speaks to Chris Sabatini from the US & Americas programme about his latest briefing on how governments and economic institutions can protect informal workers in the post-pandemic gig economy. Then Ben is joined by Yu Jie from the Asia-Pacific Programme, who explains the key developments and implications arising from China's 14th five-year plan, which was published in March 2021. Read the briefing: Developing social insurance schemes for informal and 'gig' workers Read The World Today article: Beijing sets new course Credits: Speakers: Yu Jie, Chris Sabatini Hosts: Ben Horton, Amrit Swali Editor: Ben Horton Recorded and produced by Chatham House

This week the Undercurrents team dive into two critical issues for the global economy. Amrit speaks to Chris Sabatini from the US & Americas programme about his latest briefing on how governments and economic institutions can protect informal workers in the post-pandemic gig economy. Then Ben is joined by Yu Jie from the Asia-Pacific Programme, who explains the key developments and implications arising from China's 14th five-year plan, which was published in March 2021. Read the briefing: Developing social insurance schemes for informal and 'gig' workers Read The World Today article: Beijing sets new course Credits: Speakers: Yu Jie, Chris Sabatini Hosts: Ben Horton, Amrit Swali Editor: Ben Horton Recorded and produced by Chatham House

On our seventh episode, Chris Sabatini and Ken Frankel talk to Laura Mora, award-winning Colombian director and screenwriter, to discuss her feature film, Matar a Jesús, her writing process, and the new wave of women directors coming out of Colombia.

On our sixth episode, Chris Sabatini and Ken Frankel speak to Alma Guillermoprieto, award-winning Mexican journalist, to discuss Nicaragua’s past, the real reason behind the rise of Bolsonaro, and which country makes the best ceviche.

On our fifth episode, Chris Sabatini and Ken Frankel speak to Hunter Carter, partner at Arent Fox LLP and co-founder of the Alliance for Marriage in the Americas (AMAmericas), to discuss marriage equality and LGBTQ rights in Latin America.

We celebrate the Latin Pulse five-year anniversary fiesta, with out-takes and excerpts from the past year, a tradition for the program.  The audience's favorite themes are on display.  Those themes include: the clash between the National Assembly and the president in Venezuela; the shift to the right in Argentina; the impeachment trial and corruption scandals in Brazil; and the Feast of San Lazaro and Santeria. The news segment of the program covers the defense by Brazil's President Michel Temer before the United Nations' General Assembly, justifying the impeachment and removal of Dilma Rousseff, an act that brought Temer to power.The program includes interviews with:Eric Hershberg of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS);David Smilde of Tulane University;Matthew Taylor of American University;Chris Sabatini of Columbia University; and Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; andAssociate Producer: Jim Singer. (To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericapoliticsBrazilimpeachmentcorruptionSanteriaPetrobrasVenezuelaDilma RousseffUnited NationsArgentinaCubaUNMichel TemerNicolas MaduroNational AssemblyEduardo CunhajusticeelectionseconomicsAfro-CubansOdebrechtwelfare programsLuiz Inacio Lula da SilvaFernando Henrique CardosoMauricio MacriUnited StatesfinancesSan LazaroreligionAfrica

This week, Latin Pulse goes in-depth on politics and the environment.  The program gives a preview of the United Nations conference on climate set for next month in Peru.  And the program looks ahead to the run-off presidential race in Uruguay set for the end of the month.  The analysis of the race in Uruguay also covers the country's controversial marijuana law. The news segment of the program covers the announcement by President Barack Obama that the government will give relief to unauthorized immigrants and likely five million immigrants will be able to put off deportation for a limited time.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch; andChris Sabatini of Americas Quarterly.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaMexicoimmigrationU.S. CongressUruguayclimatePeruUnited StatesChinaenvironmenteconomicsOilUnited Nationsillegal loggingelectionsTabare Vazquezmarijuana tobacco laws EcuadorBrazilpoliticsPetrobrasactivismviolenceVenezuelaMercosurColoradodiplomacyindigenous rights Ashaninka Tribe marijuana legalization Aecio Neves Dilma Rousseff Nicolas Maduro Henrique Capriles health issues extractive industries Jose 'Pepe" Mujica Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou Argentina

Politics in Brazil and diplomacy with Argentina provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program examines the meltdown of the administration of President Dilma Rousseff in Brazil as she copes with a major corruption scandal and the threat of impeachment due to charges she abused her powers.  The program unravels what is behind the charges of abuse of power against not just Rousseff, but also former President Lula and other top politicians.  The program also provides an analysis of President Obama's trip to Argentina and why it was met with mixed results by Argentines.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Matthew Taylor of American University; andChris Sabatini of Columbia University and Latin America Goes Global.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericapoliticsCubadiplomacyBrazilcorruptionUnited StatesBarack ObamaDilma RousseffEduardo Cunhahuman rightsprotest movementLuiz Inacio Lula da SilvaGeorge H. W. BushGeorge W. BushCarlos Menemfinancial crisisDirty WarHenry KissingerJimmy CarterLulaimpeachmentPetrobrasjusticeelectionseconomicsArgentinaoilconstructionOdebrechtMauricio Macriunemploymentcoupmilitaryintelligence

Latin Pulse returns from holiday hiatus this week, with a program about culture and politics.  The program previews the film Olvidados, about Operation Condor, that will soon make its cable debut on HBO Latino.  The film tells the story of Operation Condor from a Bolivian perspective.  And the program catches up with the results of the Argentine presidential elections and analyzes how a shift to a conservative government means historic changes for that country.  The news segment of the program looks at the move this week to begin official impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff in Brazil.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Carla Ortiz, the producer of Olvidados; andChris Sabatini of Columbia University & Latin America Goes Global.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaelectionspoliticstortureCIAculturefilmsArgentinaOperation Condorhuman rightsintelligence servicesDilma RousseffBrazilAugusto PinochetimpeachmenteconomicsBoliviaauthoritarianismChilecapitalismCommunismviolenceindigenous issueseducationMauricio MacriNestor KirchnerDaniel ScioliRepublican ProposalCristina Fernandez de KirchnerInternational Monetary FundUnited StatesjusticePeronistsIMF

Trade, finance and economics provide the main themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program gives an in-depth analysis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and what obstacles it faces in the U.S. Congress and the U.S. political system.  The program also reviews the current status of the debt crisis in Puerto Rico and dissects how the island territory piled up billions in debt.  The news segment of the program covers the results of presidential elections in Latin America, with a focus on why the presidential race in Argentina is headed to a second round of voting.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Chris Sabatini of Columbia University & Latin America Goes Global; andMauro Guillen of the Lauder Institute of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaelectionspoliticstradeArgentinafinanceGuatemalaChinadebt crisisDaniel ScioliPuerto RicoUnited StatesTPPBarack ObamaHillary ClintonBernie SandersAlejandro Garcia PadillaeconomicsdefaultMexicoPeruChileCanadaNAFTAlaborU.S. SenateTrans-Pacific Partnershipenvironmental issuesCentral AmericaDominican RepublicU.S. CongressagricultureunionsColombiaVietnamAustraliacommoditiesHondurastextilesBrazilMercosurbusiness