Podcast appearances and mentions of John Kampfner

In Saxony, our correspondent hears why young voters are increasingly supporting the AfD. The party is polling consistently in second place ahead of a snap election next SundayLONG: Kate Adie presents stories from Germany, the US, Afghanistan, Spain and Morocco.Germany goes to the polls on 23rd February, with the conservative CDU party showing a strong lead. But the far right AfD is consistently polling in second place. The biggest rise in support for the party has been among young voters, and Jessica Parker has spoken to some of them in Saxony to hear why.Mahjooba Nowrouzi returns to Afghanistan, for the first time in nearly 30 years, having fled the oppressive Taliban regime as a young student. She describes how despite initial first impressions, not much had changed with the Taliban back in control once more.This week, Jordan's King Abdullah visited Washington, where he made clear to President Trump that he and other regional leaders were unanimous in rejecting plans to take over Gaza and transfer Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt. Tom Bateman followed the encounter between King Abdullah and the President.In Southern Spain, the olive yield has risen substantially after several years of punishing drought. But apart from the challenges of climate change and on-going desertification in Spain, farmers have another worry – crime. Last year in Andalucía over 500 tonnes of olives were stolen. It's a headache for local law enforcement, as Linda Pressly found out on a visit to the olive groves there.Morocco has long been the film location of choice for many a Hollywood director, with its array of studios and versatile backdrops. But now, as John Kampfner discovered on a recent visit, a combination of tight budgets and technology, suggest that the good times might be running out in the ‘Hollywood of Africa.'Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Bridget Harney Production coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill

John Kampfner, journalist, author, and long-time Berliner, joins Manuel to talk about how the city has evolved over the decades. They also dive into Germany's current political challenges and what they mean for the future. Plus, John shares some hidden gems in Berlin that go beyond the usual guidebook recommendations.   Show Notes John Kampfner's Website John Kampfner's Books Newsletter: Citizen of Everywhere John Kampfner über Identität und Geschichte der Hauptstadt: »Berlin ist niemals fertig« (SPIEGEL) Ein bewundernder Blick auf Deutschland (Easy German Podcast 175)   Special Places in Berlin Bergmannkiez (Berlin.de) Viktoriapark (Google Maps) Tempelhofer Feld (Google Maps) Hasenheide (Google Maps) Ausstellung "Enthüllt" at Zitadelle Spandau Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation at Anhalter Bahnhof   Contribute: everyone.berlin/contribute Discord: everyone.berlin/discord  

Timothy Garton Ash, the British historian and columnist, wrote in The Guardian's op-ed page three days after America's 2016 election secured Donald Trump the White House that the phrase “leader of the free world” is usually applied to the US president, "and rarely without irony”. Garton Ash was tempted to say, at that time, “that the leader of the free world is now Angela Merkel”. This should be a familiar trope to our listeners, whom by the way we've subjected to an unusually long wait since our last episode. Those who have stuck with us—through long hiatuses and prolific bouts of production—will remember that our third guest on the show, back in early October 2020, was John Kampfner. Merkel had one year left in office then, but the veteran British correspondent reflected already on her legacy. The Anglosphere, with its Brexit-cum-Trump dual schock of right-wing populism in 2016, had been losing its cachet for facts, expertise and statesmanly maturity. The German model, instead—and Angela Merkel's leadership of it specifically—offered the liberal West a different way: a model of competent management but also a mystic of anti-populism, a disposition towards consensus even at the risk of appearing aloof. This dilemma surfaces repeatedly in today's episode, with which we resume our activities. Is Merkelism style or substance? The former Empress of Europe was often hailed as a stalwart of liberal values. But why not focus on her methods, now that scorching challenges to her worldview are back in force since Trump's re-election? What does it say about the West that we're in desperate need of liberal heroes when, what we do have—or used to have in Merkel—is excellent pragmatists? Our conversation naturally touches on the former Chancellor's geopolitical legacy since the Ukraine war, but also China and the economy. It is timed with the release of her memoir, Freedom (1954-2021). We are delighted to have with us two distinguished journalists, Guy Chazan of the Financial Times and Tom Nuttall of The Economist. As always, please rate and review Uncommon Decency on whatever platform you use, and send us your comments or questions either on Twitter at @UnDecencyPod or by email at undecencypod@gmail.com. Consider supporting the show through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/undecencypod), although this time the full episode will be available to all listeners.

Belin was the city the world's eyes were focused on this week 35 years ago as the infamous Berlin Wall crumbled beneath people's power. 

Der Spiegel journalist Regina Steffens and author John Kampfner explain how Germany's traffic light coalition came to an end, and the profound problems facing whichever government comes next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Samira discusses the perilous situation facing arts sponsorship in the UK, amid growing protests and campaigns, with leading figures from the worlds of arts and finance. As literary and music festivals have been engulfed in sponsorship rows this summer, resulting in many severing ties with major donors such as the investment firm Baillie Gifford. what are the implications for the future of arts funding?She is joined by Peter Bazalgette, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non Fiction. David Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, founder of Nevill Holt Opera Festival and Chair of the National Portrait Gallery. Julia Fawcett, Chief Executive of The Lowry in Salford. Author and journalist John Kampfner. Luke Syson, Director of The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. City Financier Malcolm Le May. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Timothy Prosser

Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Australia, France, Nigeria and Costa Rica.There was international outrage after the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv was hit by a missile this week, during a barrage of Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine. James Waterhouse was returning to his base in the capital when news of the strike broke and saw how Ukrainians reacted during the aftermath. The modern Australian state was built by immigration but it's always had strict rules on who was allowed in. Katy Watson examines the current stringent regulations limiting entry and residence, which can make migrating to the lucky country difficult for people with disabilities or longterm illness. Contrary to many predictions, the second round of France's general election did not bring Marine Le Pen's National Rally party to power. But some say the party's political advance has merely been paused, not prevented. In the town squares, marketplaces and mosques of Lille, Rob Young heard from voters about their needs and fears. Emigration from Nigeria is nothing new but as it confronts a serious economic downturn talk of how to make the move to work abroad is everywhere. Though only a realistic prospect for the relatively well-off, leaving is a near-universal aspiration for young, well-educated workers these days. Hannah Gelbart talks to young Nigerians who're determined to 'japa' - or jump - away from home. Costa Rica is famous for its commitment to eco-friendly policies both at home and internationally - whether it's pushing to reduce global warming or to fight deforestation at home. In the rainforest of Monteverde, John Kampfner learns how a community of American Quakers put down roots here and what they're doing to help preserve their green haven. Producer: Polly Hope Editor: Tom Bigwood

The New York City based writer John Ganz appeared on episode 2099 talking about how American cracked up in the Nineties with the rise of neo-Nazis like David Duke. When it comes to national crack-ups, however, nothing much competes with Nazi Germany in the Thirties - and Ganz, as a grandson of German Jewish refugees from Nazism, recently travelled to Cologne to search for his family's bookstore. This trip, which Ganz describes in a Harper's piece, The Dead Admonish, is anything but cathartic. In contrast with other descendants of Jews returning to Germany like the British journalist John Kampfner, Ganz finds little reassuring about contemporary Germany. Strangely, the trip seems to have ignited a sense of Jewishness in the defiantly secular Ganz. The dead do, indeed, admonish. John Ganz is the author of When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s, which was published last month by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Michael Lipkin assisted with translating source material.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Russia, Afghanistan, Germany and BhutanIt's been a week of high drama in Manhattan as Donald Trump's former ally and fixer, Michael Cohen took to the witness stand in the former President's criminal trial. Kayla Epstein was watching events unfold in the courtroom in New York and reflects on what it might mean for Donald Trump's re-election chances.A new front opened up in Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week, as Russian troops made gains in the country's north-east. Ukraine is still suffering from a lack of ammunition and personnel, even as the US long-promised aid begins to filter through to the frontline. Vitaliy Shevchenko has been finding out how Russian troops are being supplemented by fighters from Cuba.It's been nearly three years since the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan in a rapid offensive. Since then, the freedoms that women had come to know, such as the right to education and work have been curtailed. John Kampfner has met one woman who embarked on a perilous journey to CanadaThe island of Fehmarn, off Germany's north-east coast is something of an oasis for holidaymakers. But it's also soon to be the entrance to the world's longest underwater rail and road tunnel which will for the first time connect Germany to Denmark. Lesley Curwen has been speaking to some of the locals about how it will impact their way of life.At soaring altitudes, foragers in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan seek out a special parasitic fungus, highly prized for its therapeutic qualities. Sara Wheeler's been hearing about the special status afforded to those who harvest the delicacy.Editor: Bridget Harney Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinator: Janet Staples

Germany denies supplying Israel with weapons of war, yet it's one of the staunchest supporters of Israel's war on Gaza. What's behind Germany's position? And what are the long-term consequences for its diplomacy in the Middle East? In this episode: Tobias Bacherle, Member of the German Parliament and a political scientist. John Kampfner, Author and Journalist. Shir Hever, Director of the Alliance for Justice between Israelis and Palestinians. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Bronwen Maddox is joined this week by Mujtaba Rahman, the Managing Director Europe of the Eurasia Group and Georgina Wright, a Senior Fellow with Institut Montaigne. Joining them all is journalist John Kampfner, the former head of Chatham House's UK in the World Programme. Read our latest: Is Moldova a new battleground in Russia's war? Has David Cameron's return revitalised UK policy in the Middle East? Britain must rearm to strengthen NATO and meet threats beyond Russia and terrorism Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

My guest on People of Note this week is a highly respected and award winning journalist, author, broadcaster who has covered major events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of Communism. His recent book with the provocative title, Why The Germans Do It Better was a best seller and his latest book is called In Search of Berlin. John is fascinated by Germany, although he is English, and has harsh words to say about Brexit.

John Kampfner ist britischer Journalist und Autor. Schon zur Zeit der DDR lebte und arbeitete er in Berlin, heute versteht er sich als Londoner und Berliner. In seinem Buch "In Search of Berlin — The Story of a Reinvented City" beschäftigt er sich auf fast 400 Seiten mit Berlins Geschichte und der permanenten Neuerfindung der Stadt. In dieser Episode sprechen wir über Migration, Berlins Traumata, die Definition von "Normalität" und die Zukunft der Hauptstadt.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Zu Gast: John Kampfner Johns Website John Kampfner (Wikipedia) Ein bewundernder Blick auf Deutschland (Easy German Podcast 175) What Germans think they are good at (Easy German 301)   Thema der Woche: Berlin In Search Of Berlin: The Story of A Reinvented City (Goodreads)   Wichtige Vokabeln in dieser Episode die Stasi: Kurzform für das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit in der ehemaligen DDR, das für Spionage, Überwachung und Unterdrückung von Opposition verantwortlich war das Überwachungsgerät: ein Gerät, das dazu verwendet wird, Aktivitäten oder Verhalten von Personen, Orten oder Dingen zu beobachten und aufzuzeichnen neurotisch: bezeichnet ein Verhalten oder eine Persönlichkeit, die von Ängsten, Sorgen oder anderen psychischen Störungen geprägt ist; wird oft als übertrieben oder unverhältnismäßig wahrgenommen die Einwanderungsstadt: eine Stadt, die eine hohe Anzahl von Einwanderern oder Migranten aufweist die Normalität: der Zustand oder die Bedingung, die als üblich, typisch oder erwartet angesehen wird gentrifizieren: der Prozess, bei dem ein Stadtviertel durch den Zuzug wohlhabenderer Personen aufgewertet wird, was oft zu steigenden Mietpreisen und Verdrängung der ursprünglichen Bewohner führt etwas nicht gebacken kriegen (ugs): umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, dass jemand nicht in der Lage ist, eine bestimmte Aufgabe zu erfüllen oder ein Ziel zu erreichen   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

EPISODE 1831: In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to John Kampfner, author of IN SEARCH OF BERLIN, about the enigmatic German capital on the edge of the worldJohn Kampfner has had a 30-year career in international public life spanning media, global affairs, politics and arts. He is the author of seven books. He began his journalistic career as a foreign correspondent with the Daily Telegraph, first in East Berlin where he reported on the fall of the Wall and unification of Germany, and then in Moscow at the time of the collapse of Soviet Communism. He went on to work for the FT and BBC. As Editor of the New Statesman from 2005 to 2008, he took the magazine to 30-year circulation highs. He was Society of Magazine Editors Current Affairs Editor of the Year in 2006. He now writes regularly for newspapers such as the Guardian, FT and Der Spiegel. He has made many programmes over the years for BBC Radio 4 and World Service and regularly appearances on European broadcasters. His new book, In Search of Berlin, is published in October 2023. Prior to publication, it has received an array of critical acclaim. His previous book, Why the Germans Do It Better, went immediately onto the Sunday Times and Amazon best-sellers list. Another best-seller, Blair's Wars (2003), is now a standard text in schools. His fourth book, Freedom For Sale (2009), was short-listed for the Orwell Prize. A regular speaker at international conferences, he has worked with Chatham House, including setting up its UK in the World programme. He is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. For the past two years, he has been Chair of Young Königswinter, which brings together the next generation of German and British public figures. In the arts world, he is Chair of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. For eight years he was founder Chair of Turner Contemporary, one of the country's most successful art galleries. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his services to the arts by Bath Spa University in 2019.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

Join The Local with our podcast listener offerIn this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.We talk about the funding row threatening the future of the €49 transport ticket.Why the future of Germany's €49 ticket is up in the airWhat are the rules of Berlin's new €29 travel pass?With the Bavarian state elections coming up on October 8th, we profile the southern state and explain the politics. What's at stake for international residents in Bavaria's elections?OPINION - Oktoberfest revelry reveals the political storm brewing in BavariaThe Euros are coming to Germany next year so we talk about how to get tickets. How to get tickets for Euro 2024 in GermanyWhy are so many people attracted to come to Berlin both in the past and present? We hear from author John Kampfner who's written a book about the German capital called In Search of Berlin: The Story of a Reinvented City.Lastly, we talk about some false friends that German and English speakers find tricky.The 10 false friends German and English speakers keep muddling up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slovakia may be a small country, but its upcoming elections could have a big impact across Europe and beyond. One of the strongest supporters of Ukraine in its war against Russia, Slovakia was the first Nato country to deliver fighter jets to its eastern neighbour. But could that soon change? September's snap elections follow the collapse of Slovakia's staunchly pro-Western government. Leading the polls is the populist party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico. The fiercely Moscow-friendly candidate has promised to end military aid to Ukraine, if he returns to power. John Kampfner travels across Slovakia to find out why the country looks set for a dramatic political about-turn.

Kate Adie introduces correspondents' dispatches from Kashmir, Russia, Nigeria, Slovakia and Paraguay. Understanding the complexities of politics and identity in Indian-administered Kashmir is not easy - and so the Kashmir Press Club was not just a social spot for local reporters, but an informal university for visiting journalists from elsewhere. It was recently closed down by the Indian government: just one sign of the narrowing margins for media freedom in the region. Yogita Limaye reflects on the challenges to reporting on Kashmir in such a climate. Amid the fog of war, it's harder than ever to separate truth from misinformation about public opinion in Russia. So Will Vernon took to the streets of Moscow to ask members of that public what they think. In their answers, there were words of resignation and nervousness as well as of patriotism. He also heard from an anonymous Russian military analyst and people within the "ever-shrinking world" of opposition politics. The recent coup in Niger was roundly condemned by the regional trade and diplomatic bloc ECOWAS, led by Nigeria. ECOWAS threatened military action and immediately suspended trade with Niger. That had immediate effects for the truckers and traders who regularly cross the border between Niger and Nigeria - as well as the families and religious groups with extensive networks in both countries. Catherine Norris Trent hears of their concerns over the crisis. The double murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova in 2018 caused outrage in Slovakia. It set off a wave of public protests which eventually brought down a government. So how has it happened that five years later, the legal cases to convict all the killers is still ongoing, and that Robert Fico, who was unseated by that protest movement, is a contender to be re-elected Prime Minister? John Kampfner investigates a story of secrets and lies. By some estimates, a language dies, along with its last speaker, around every 40 days; a loss of human knowledge and worldviews we might not come to regret until it's too late. All over the world, indigenous languages are disappearing fast. But in South America there's a notable exception: Guarani, which is widely spoken in Paraguay and beyond - and not only by people of Guarani descent. Grace Livingstone listens to some of the language's most passionate defenders and promoters, who say they'd like their mother tongue to get a little more respect.

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the three by-elections in Britain taking place on 20th July and what they say about British politics and the Tory Party. Also Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and the challenges facing him and his party as they prepare for the next General Election.Recorded on Tuesday 18th July 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the rise of the AfD in post-pandemic Germany as right wing parties take hold across Europe. John also outlines some factious relationships among European countries and how neutrality sits as Europe faces complex challenges.Recorded on Friday 23rd June 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Adie introduces dispatches from the USA, Pakistan, Germany, Japan and Italy. In Florida this week, Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges relating to unauthorised possession of classified material, obstruction of justice and making false statements to law enforcement. Nomia Iqbal was outside the federal courthouse in Miami where the arraignment took place, and spoke to some of the former president's supporters. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was once omnipresent in the country's media - from the headlines to the fiery evening TV talk shows. But since his removal from power in a vote of no confidence, his public profile has almost disappeared, as his political party and its supporters are being silenced. Caroline Davies reports on a new climate of apprehension in the Pakistani media. How should a German town with a steady stream of tourists deal with an antisemitic sculpture in public view? In Wittenberg, home town of Protestant reformer Martin Luther, the answer is not straightforward. What to do with a medieval carving on the side of a church has stoked some serious debate, says John Kampfner. Kesennuma, in northeastern Japan, was one of many coastal towns devastated by the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 which triggered the Fukushima nuclear accident. Ellie House recently visited the city, and saw lasting signs of the damage done. Yet despite the ever-present risks, some younger people in Japan seem far less prepared for disaster. And as Italy mourns the late Silvio Berlusconi, David Willey remembers a visit to the media magnate and politician's palatial villa in Milan - when he went to see the almost pharaonic mausoleum where Mr Berlusconi planned to be buried, along with family, friends... and some business associates.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner joins Eamon to reflect on the impact a Republican White House post the 2024 Presidential election could have on global stability.Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon.Recorded Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about England's local elections as Tories endure steep losses. Also the place of the British monarchy in the modern world.Recorded on Monday 8th May 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the origins of Brexit and its impact on the society, politics and economy of the United Kingdom. And has British politics seen the end of Boris Johnson?Recorded on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, Germany, India, Iceland and Japan Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Moscow court this week. Sarah Rainsford exchanged letters with him during his time in prison and reflects on his trial, and how it's being used by Vladimir Putin to send a stern warning to those who oppose him. The trial in Moscow stands in contrast to the highly visible trials watched by the world after World War Two, where high-ranking Nazis appeared before a tribunal in Nuremberg. John Kampfner visited the southern German city, and reflects on what we can still learn from the Nuremberg idea today. Rani Singh travels to Uttar Pradesh – India's largest state, lying east of the capital Delhi - seen by many as a microcosm of the country. Traditionally, it has not been a progressive place for women. but the situation may be changing: at least in one community, she finds. Despite being a founding member of Nato, Iceland has no standing armed forces of its own. It does however provide support for the 31 member military alliance. And it's perfectly placed to host Nato's air surveillance missions. In recent months, the F35s of the Norwegian airforce have made use of an air base in Keflavik in the island's south-west. David Baillie was there to watch them in action. Dairy consumption – and production - is not something that's traditionally been associated with Japan, though it has steadily grown in popularity since the mid 20th Century. And in recent decades, a cluster of cheesemakers has sprung up – and Japan's artisans are now causing a stir on the international stage, says Amy Guttman Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's meeting with Joe Biden in Belfast, Anglo US relations, media coverage of Biden's visit to Ireland and Home Secretary Suella Braverman's racist rhetoric.Recorded on Friday 14th April 2022. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist John Kampfner joins Eamon from Berlin to talk about King Charles's state visit to Germany, the dispute among the German government's coalition partners and unity across Europe and the NATO countries as the war in Ukraine continues.Recorded Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Adie presents stories from DR Congo, Mexico, Hungary, Argentina, and South Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing multiple conflicts over territory, ethnic tensions and minerals. In the last month, fighting between the M23 rebel group and the government is believed to have displaced around 300,000 people. But the presence of other armed groups is making the situation even more perilous. One group, the Allied Democratic Forces, has reportedly killed more than 60 people in recent weeks, and kidnapped many others. Hugh Kinsella-Cunningham spoke to one woman who had recently escaped captivity in Beni territory. The Mexican port of Manzinillo has become a battleground for cartels, as it's where many of the raw materials for drugs such as Fentanyl are imported from Asia. Linda Pressly meets the town's mayor who is trying to turn the tide of crime - and hears of the personal sacrifices she has to make to keep safe. Hungary has faced criticism for its progress on women's rights, but in specific areas of women's healthcare it is leading the way. Rosie Blunt was in Hungary to access care for her endometriosis and found the support on offer was second-to-none. Off the beaten track in north-West Argentina, John Kampfner explores the high peaks and brightly-coloured lagoons that are home to vast numbers of flamingos. He also makes a curious discovery in a local museum, with deep cultural ties to the mountains. Which is the harder language to learn - Welsh, or Xhosa? BBC Wales sports reporter Gareth Rhys Owen recently took a trip to South Africa, where he met rugby legend Makaya Jack – and also met his match when it came to deciding whose mother tongue was hardest to master. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Researcher: Beth Ashmead Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Author and journalist John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about the impact of Brexit and the high level gathering of politicians and business people at Ditchley Park to discuss the failings of Brexit.Recorded on Monday 13th February 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, we look at Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union. This week saw President Biden address an unruly joint session of Congress, during which he discussed, Americas place in the world, China, Ukraine, and the state of the US economy. As we enter the start of a new presidential cycle and the mid-point of Biden's presidency, we look at how Biden is doing and what are challenges lying. We also look at AUKUS, eighteen months on from the announcement that the UK and US will help Australia develop nuclear hunter killer submarines. What does AUKUS mean for Australia, non-proliferation, and the Indo-Pacific more broadly? Finally, we'll also discuss the topic everyone on Twitter suddenly became an expert on this week, China's spy balloon over Montana. Was it a diplomatic signal from Beijing and what was it trying to photograph? Joining guest host John Kampfner this week are Euan Graham, the Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Defence and Strategy at IISS, Leslie Vinjamuri, the Director of our Americas programme and Patricia Lewis, Director of our International Security programme. Read our expertise: State of the Union has lessons for transatlantic unity A new nuclear order: In conversation with Rafael Mariano Grossi World economy is fracturing, not deglobalizing  The World Today - February & March 2023 Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by John Kampfner. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Alex Moyler.

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon. As well as his work in journalism John is currently an Executive Director at Chatham House, leading its UK in the World initiative.Recorded on 3rd February 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kampfner talks to Eamon. John is a British author, broadcaster and commentator. He is an Executive Director at Chatham House, leading its UK in the World initiative. His most recent book is How the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown Up Country.Recorded on the morning of 20th January 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author John Kampfner talks to Eamon about global instability and the threats facing democracies. John Kampfner writes for a number of publications and his most recent book is How the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country. He is currently an Executive Director at Chatham House where he is leading its UK in the World initiative.Recorded 9th January 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent speech addressing European security and the Russian threat, the Tory Leadership race and the impact of Brexit and the Italian Election. John Kampfner is an author and journalist and was Bureau Chief for the Daily Telegraph at the time of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. John is also an Executive Director at Chatham House, leading its UK in the World initiative.Recorded on 2nd September 2022. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author John Kampfner joins The New European team as we look back on a triumphant year for Volodymyr Zelensky and the dangers that lie ahead for Ukraine's unlikely hero. Plus: What's behind the coup plot in Germany, will anyone miss Matt Hancock, and who is in our political Hall of Shame? With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin

In Tigray, the world's largest armed conflict rages between Ethiopian federal government troops and the Tigray Defence Forces. With estimates placing those killed in the fighting at 600,000, how did Ethiopia, one of Africa's great success stories, descend into civil war, and what hopes are there for recent peace initiatives? Meanwhile in Ukraine, all eyes are on Zaporizhzhia, as Europe's largest nuclear plant continues to be occupied by Russian forces. With fresh reports of explosions near the dormant reactors, how is the international community responding? Finally, what role does Turkey, a middle power country with great power ambitions, surprisingly play in both conflicts? Joining guest host John Kampfner on the podcast this week are Dr Patricia Lewis, the Director of our International Security programme here at Chatham House, Ahmed Soliman, a Senior Research Fellow, on our Africa programme and Galip Dalay, an Associate Fellow with our Middle East and North Africa programme. Read our expertise: Can Ethiopia avert deep turmoil and prioritize peace? Attacks on Ukraine nuclear plant – what's at stake? Ukraine's wider impact on Turkey's international future Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Robin Gardner.

Politicians have never been under greater scrutiny, but it is important to work out whether they are mad, bad, irrational or a hostage of fate. In a special Mistakes Were Made recorded at Citywire Berlin 2022 with author and commentator John Kampfner, which came after the political expert had shared his experience of where he thinks the world is headed. In this podcast, Kampfner, who has covered political change in Europe and beyond since the 1980s, reveals what he thinks is the currently the biggest political mistake that is being lived through, while also looking at the strange impact of a 24-hour news cycle. Plus, Investor Amnesia's Jamie Catherwood takes a closer look at how the boom in the automobile industry led a surge – and inevitable pop – in the burgeoning rubber markets of Malaysia.

Rishi Sunak enters Downing Street as the youngest prime minister in modern times, whilst also this week Chatham House welcomed the US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, John Kerry, to discuss what lies ahead for COP27. To discuss all this and more, Bronwen Maddox is joined by John Kampfner, Executive Director of Chatham House's UK in the World Initiative, Simon Fraser, formerly of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hans Kundani an Associate Fellow with the Europe Programme and Anna Åberg, a Research Associate with our Environment and Society Programme. Read our expertise here: Conflict, fragility and multilateral climate funds Hard times ahead for Sunak to restore UK's credibility The road to COP27: In conversation with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Robin Gardner.

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about Putin's War and Putin's diminishing support in the world. John and Eamon talk about the Italian general election and the alliance of the right including Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, Matteo Salvini's Lega Nord and Silvio Berlusconi's Forze Italia who together are hoping to form a coalition government following their anticipated success. They also talk about Germany's remarkable achievement in dealing with the country's energy crisis. John Kampfner is an Executive Director at Chatham House.Recorded 23rd September 2022. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent speech addressing European security and the Russian threat, the Tory Leadership race and the impact of Brexit and the Italian Election. John Kampfner is an author and journalist and was Bureau Chief for the Daily Telegraph at the time of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. John is also an Executive Director at Chatham House, leading its UK in the World initiative.Recorded on 2nd September 2022. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus episode - Storytelling and identity with Mathilda MallinsonWhy do we tell stories?In this mini-investigation, journalist Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) looks at the stories that define us, the importance of challenging mainstream narratives, and whether stories are a right or a privilege. Creators at StoryTerrace share the power of journaling and preserving stories for future generations. Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins describes her efforts to salvage oral histories from Afro-Caribbean communities in the UK, with audio from the Reading Museum's Memories of the Reading Windrush Generation and their Descendants. Mathilda then sits down with John Kampfner - author, journalist and Chatham House Executive Director - to discuss the role of history in national identity and compare how different countries choose to remember theirs.Watch Media Storm live at the London Podcast Festival: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/media-storm/ Listen to Reading Museum's oral history collection: readingmuseum.org.uk/explore/online-exhibitions/windrush-day/windrush-day-voices/memories-reading-windrush-generation GuestsRoger Moreau and Rutger Bruining, StoryTerrace @StoryterraceJocelyn Chandler-Hawkins @JocelynChandle3John Kampfner @johnkampfner @ChathamHouseProductionResearch assistants: Mafalda Lorijn, Izzie AddisonAssistant editor: Camilla TianaMusic: Samfire @soundofsamfire Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about the impact of the war in Ukraine on European and global politics. They also discuss China's response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Italy's forthcoming general election and the Tory leadership contest in Britain. John Kampfner is an author and journalist and is currently Executive Director, UK in the World Initiative, at Chatham House.Recorded on 17th August 2022. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

John Kampfner spoke to Eamon shortly after Boris Johnson's resignation as Britain's Prime Minister about Johnson's impact on Britain and the Tory Party. John Kampfner is an author, a journalist and an Executive Director at Chatham HouseRecorded at 11.30am on 7th July 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

Journalist and author John Kampfner talks to Eamon about Germany's response to the war in Ukraine and former Chancellor Angela Merkel's recent interview about her legacy in the Berliner Ensemble. Recorded 13th June 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

Journalist and author John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the impact of global crises and a threat posed by a new world order. Recorded 30th May 2023. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

Journalist and author John Kampfner talks to Eamon about Putin's decision to wage war in Ukraine, Sweden and Finland deciding to apply for NATO membership and how the West is responding to Putin's war. Recorded 16th May 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

China has been warned by the World Health Organisation that its so-called 'zero covid' approach is unsustainable. Hundreds of millions of people have been kept under lockdown in cities across the country, leaving the economy severely jolted, and critics calling it an abuse of human rights. However, the Chinese authorities seem determined to carry on as before, and have announced that the city of Shanghai will be placed under its tightest restrictions yet. The news came as a disappointment to Rebecca Kanthor, who has already gone through seven weeks of lockdown. Choosing what to wear in El Salvador can be literally a matter of life or death. The country is plagued by gang violence, with eighty people murdered over just one weekend this year. The government has promised a crackdown, passing new laws which allow police to lock up suspected gang members as young as 12. Mike Lanchin lived in El Salvador during the 1990s, and when he returned for a visit with his family, he quickly learned the value of covering up. More than five million people have now fled Ukraine, and have been taken in by countries across Europe. Switzerland has offered homes to tens of thousands, giving them an immediate right to work, and other benefits too. Yet this hospitality has left refugees from other countries questioning what they see as double standards. As Imogen Foulkes explains, plenty have run from war and persecution elsewhere, and yet have not found the Swiss to be quite so accepting. Germany has been commemorating the end of World War Two - a complicated anniversary, remembering both the country's dead, but with an eye to its Nazi past. This year's anniversary comes amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and furious arguments in Germany about how far to intervene. John Kampfner was invited to one remembrance ceremony in the old East Berlin, where Germany's complex relationship with Russia was to the fore. Women's boxing celebrated its biggest night ever recently, as Ireland's Katy Taylor defended her world lightweight title against Amanda Serrano from Puerto Rico, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Women's boxing has always struggled to win recognition, but women have fought hard to prove it is not just a men's sport. Steve Bunce was ring-side at the recent bout.

John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the impact of the war in Ukraine across the West. John is an author and journalist and an Executive Director at Chatham House, leading its UK in the World initiative.Recorded on 27th April 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the French Presidential election and the rise of populist political leaders in the West. Also, what will Putin do next in Ukraine?Recorded 11th April 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about the impact of the war on The West and how Germany is to become a military force in the world again. Recorded 28th March 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.