Passeport
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPasseport, the news podcast that brings the experts to you. Join journalist Lois Maskiell as she talks to leading authorities on global politics, business and culture. Each episode includes an in-depth and accessible conversation about recent events.
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George Magnus on the unravelling of Evergrande
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe unravelling of China's second largest property developer over recent months has led the conglomerate to rapidly divest its assets in an attempt to avoid a cash crunch. But with more than US$300 billion in total liabilities, the debt crisis enveloping China Evergrande Group is likely to have knock-on effects for China’s economy. In this episode, independent economist George Magnus explains how Evergrande’s liquidity crisis eventuated. George talks to Lois about the broader debt proble...
George Magnus on the unravelling of Evergrande
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe unravelling of China's second largest property developer over recent months has led the conglomerate to rapidly divest its assets in an attempt to avoid a cash crunch. But with more than US$300 billion in total liabilities, the debt crisis enveloping China Evergrande Group is likely to have knock-on effects for China’s economy. In this episode, independent economist George Magnus explains how Evergrande’s liquidity crisis eventuated. George talks to Lois about the broader debt proble...
Srinjoy Bose on US involvement in Afghanistan since September 11
September 11, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIt’s the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, when hijackers used commercial planes as missiles and crashed into New York’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These tragic events led to a new era of US counterterrorism efforts, including America’s longest war. In this episode, Dr Srinjoy Bose helps us make sense of recent events in Afghanistan. Srinjoy talks to Lois about Afghanistan’s history since the Soviet invasion, the recent evacuation of the US and its allies, the Taliban’s ne...
Tim Marshall on geography, international relations and why Australia is caught between the US and China
August 21, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWhen Tim Marshall wrote Prisoners of Geography, he had no idea his book would become an international bestseller. One and a half million copies later, Tim has released his second book, The Power of Geography. His latest book explores how geography shapes international relations by analysing different nations and regions from Australia to outer space. In this episode, Tim talks to Lois about why we should pay attention to middle powers, how Australia found itself caught between two great po...
Tim Marshall on geopolitics and why Australia is caught between the US and China
August 21, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWhen Tim Marshall wrote Prisoners of Geography, he had no idea his book would become an international bestseller. One and a half million copies later, Tim has released his second book, The Power of Geography. His latest book explores how geography shapes international relations by analysing different nations and regions from Australia to outer space. In this episode, Tim talks to Lois about why we should pay attention to middle powers, how Australia found itself caught between two great po...