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On Geopolitics

Centre for Geopolitics

On Geopolitics enters a new chapter with the introduction of two new hosts: Professors William Hurst and John Nilsson-Wright. John hosts “Currents”, engaging guests from diverse sectors including government, academia, media, science, and business, to explore topical global issues and events. Meanwhile Bill hosts “Explorations”, which will present a series of in-depth discussions and analyses of big ideas and enduring themes - the first of these being on “War". Our original hosts, Suzanne Raine and

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41:51

Episode 21: Protest in China

On Geopolitics ·

2022/12/03

Professor Bill Hurst and Suzanne Raine examine the significance of the recent outbreak of protests in many cities in China, and the CCP's response.........................................The host:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a

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41:12

Episode 20: Russia's War?

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2022/11/23

Jade McGlynn joins Suzanne and Ali to discuss how memory and myth are used to build support for Russia's War on Ukraine, and why it isn't quite right to call it "Putin's War".......The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a

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45:00

Episode 19: China – taking stock

On Geopolitics ·

2022/11/09

What happened at the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and what does it mean for China's future direction? Ali and Suzanne are joined by Professor Bill Hurst, who talks us through personalities, drama, and the new Chinese focus on persistence and security.The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including

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42:49

Episode 18: The single narrative

On Geopolitics ·

2022/10/26

Suzanne and Ali discuss how the anti-Western case is made by leaders from Putin to Bin Laden (and everyone in between).---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is

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38:46

Episode 17: What is going to happen next?

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2022/10/12

After an eventful summer, Suzanne and Ali discuss the role and limitations of predictions and forecasting in geopolitics.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She

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39:35

Episode 16: What next for Iran?

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2022/07/07

Ali Ansari updates us on the state of negotiations on the JCPOA, and we discuss Iran's relationship with Russia.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is also a

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38:34

Episode 15: The Norway-Russia Border

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2022/06/22

Suzanne and Ali explore this short but significant border.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Imperial War

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44:03

Episode 14: Is Russia European at all?

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2022/06/09

Ali and Suzanne discuss Russia's vast Asian territory and ask what effect it has on the identity of the largest country in the world. ---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment

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44:55

Episode 13: The Baltic States, Ukraine and Russia

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2022/05/25

Dr Donatas Kupciunas joins Ali and Suzanne to discuss their shared history and whether they will ever escape it.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is also a

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46:58

Episode 12: Ukraine: Is China on Russia's side? Which...

On Geopolitics ·

2022/05/09

Professor Bill Hurst explains the complex relationship between Russia and China as China grapples with the consequences of the invasion of Ukraine, it’s wider geopolitical and economic relationships and its aspirations for the future of the international order.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including

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32:43

Episode 11: Waking Up to Conflict

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2022/04/07

Waking up to Conflict: War in Europe is just one of the many live conflicts in the world. Do we need a new systemic approach to conflict, post conflict and peacekeeping? With Chris Loughran from The Halo Trust. ---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised

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31:09

Episode 10: Crisis!

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2022/03/16

Crisis! How can history help decision-makers in moments of crisis? Can it do more harm than good? What is the role of the historian in providing advice? With Gill Bennett, former Chief Historian of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq

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33:14

Episode 9: Russia invades Ukraine

On Geopolitics ·

2022/03/02

Professors Rory Finnin and Brendan Simms on how we got here and what happens next.With hosts Suzanne Raine and Professor Ali Ansari.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment

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42:16

Episode 8: What next for Iran?

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2022/02/17

Ali Ansari and Suzanne Raine consider the prospects for the nuclear negotiations and for Iran's place in the world.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is

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29:11

Winter Olympics Special

On Geopolitics ·

2022/02/14

Professor Bill Hurst on the Geopolitics of the Chinese games.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government assessment community. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Imperial

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44:47

Episode 7: What happened in Kazakhstan?

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2022/02/02

Demonstrations in January were controlled with the support of Russian troops at the President's invitation.What do these disturbances tell us about the state of the large country on Russia's southern border?Raff Pantucci explains.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan

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41:25

Episode 6: Great Power Politics

On Geopolitics ·

2022/01/19

Nora Topor Kalinskij demystifies some of the issues around the European energy crisis, green energy transition, and the role of Russia and China.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national security issues, including postings in Poland, Iraq and Pakistan. She specialised in counter-terrorism and was a senior member of the UK government

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40:19

Episode 5: Is being 'good' enough to fix the world?

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2021/12/22

How can the world's leaders be persuaded that international cooperation is the key to their countries' success and prosperity?Simon Anholt discusses his new book The Good Country Equation with Ali andSuzanneto explore how a good reputation and image can help countries to overcome the major international challenges facing humanity today.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and

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35:43

Episode 4: Belarus: the last Soviet state in Europe?

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2021/12/08

We know Belarus as the home of Europe's last dictator, 'weaponising' of migrants, suppression of dissidents, but how much do we understand of the wider context?Dr Donatas Kupciunas joins Ali andSuzanneto explore the background to Belarus/Lithuania/Poland/Russia tensions and what the future might hold.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and

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32:43

Episode 3: Five days that changed the world?

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2021/11/24

Professor Brendan Simms and Dr Charlie Laderman introduce their latest book, Hitler's American Gamble, which shows mistrust and uncertainty in decision-making between allies and adversaries in the five days between Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour and Hitler's declaration of war on the USA.---The hosts:Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. She served for 24 years in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on foreign policy and national

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