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NATO SUMMIT: New leader and membership for Ukraine?
Roundtable - July 12, 2023 10:15 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNATO has already confirmed Jens Stoltenberg is staying on as secretary general for another year. That has solved the issue of succession for now. But as the Alliance meets for its 2023 summit, what other challenges does it face? And more specifically, what can be done about Ukraine? Guests: J...
What’s behind continuous French unrest
Roundtable - July 06, 2023 09:42 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 17-year-old French Algerian is shot dead and a police officer is in custody accused of his murder. But the violent unrest across France that followed the shooting, hints at issues that go well beyond just this one incident. So why is France such a hot-bed for civil unrest? Guests: Jonathan ...
Could NATO members send troops to Ukraine?
Roundtable - June 20, 2023 10:02 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf NATO doesn’t offer Ukraine serious security guarantees at the Alliance’s summit next month, individual member nations may resort to putting troops on the ground. That’s the view of former NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen. If he’s right, what would be the consequences? And how would Russ...
Finland’s Electricity Prices Fall Below Zero
Roundtable - June 09, 2023 10:47 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingElectricity bills have spiked across Europe. But, in Finland it’s going in the other direction. In recent weeks prices have effectively dropped below zero. Some suggest the opening of Europe’s first new nuclear reactor in 15 years is the reason. Others suggest it’s hydropower. What exactly is Fi...
SPAIN SNAP ELECTION: Could the far-right win?
Roundtable - June 08, 2023 10:14 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSpain will hold a snap general election next month - much earlier than expected. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the vote after his party suffered heavy losses in regional elections But, he heads up an extremely fragile coalition. So is this high risk strategy likely to work? Or is...
Will F-16s help Ukraine if they arrive?
Roundtable - June 07, 2023 09:55 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFor months Ukraine has been calling on the West to supply it with F-16 fighter jets to help it fight Russia. While NATO nations have started to train Ukrainian pilots to fly them, still no actual jets have arrived. Will they help, and why does Kiev want F-16s specifically? Guests: Prof David St...
MOLDOVA PULLS OUT OF CIS
Roundtable - June 05, 2023 07:49 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMoldova is pulling out of key agreements with the Russia dominated Commonwealth of Independent States.
Why is South Africa such a strong supporter of Russia?
Roundtable - June 01, 2023 10:33 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSouth Africa has claimed a policy of so-called non-alignment over the war in Ukraine. But at the same time, some have suggested that in reality, it takes the side of Moscow and Vladimir Putin. So why would South Africa back Russia? Guests: Ebrahim Rasool, Former Amb. For South Africa To The Un...
What Western media got wrong about the Turkish election?
Roundtable - May 30, 2023 11:42 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAhead of Turkiye’s Presidential vote, many analysts in the Western media predicted an almost certain loss for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. So how did they get it so wrong?
Why is Italy exiting the Belt and Road Initiative?
Roundtable - May 26, 2023 15:19 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Italian government is reportedly close to pulling out of China’s Belt and Road initiative. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Rome’s further involvement in Xi Jinping's global trade network is up for debate. But can she exit the agreement and please Washington, without making an enemy of Bei...
Would Russia really destroy the Nord Stream?
Roundtable - May 18, 2023 16:33 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn investigation by four Nordic public broadcasters has claimed that Russian ships were near the site of the explosion that took out the Nord Stream pipeline. However, there are no shortage of theories about who or what was behind the blast. And exactly how would Moscow benefit from destroying it...
Has Europe gone too far in diversifying its gas supplies?
Roundtable - May 11, 2023 10:32 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEurope was left scrambling for new sources of gas when Russia’s Gazprom turned off the taps in response to sanctions. Nations started pouring billions into securing Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG, to make up the shortfall. But has Europe ended up overcompensating? Guests: Ana Maria Jaller-Makare...
Is Britain Pro-China now?
Roundtable - May 10, 2023 16:03 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBritain’s Foreign Secretary called for a constructive and robust relationship with China. James Cleverley accused Beijing of the biggest peacetime military buildup in history. But he also rejected the idea that China should be isolated. Comments which angered members of his own Conservative par...
The Dutch war on its farmers
Roundtable - May 10, 2023 15:24 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Dutch government’s push to close 30% of all cattle farms by 2030 in order to cut nitrogen emissions has been called by some: “a war on the nation’s farmers.” The result is a wave of protests AND a brand new political party representing disgruntled farmers that achieved unprecedented success i...
Does a Ukraine counter-attack have a chance?
Roundtable - May 10, 2023 13:22 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA counter-offensive by Ukraine’s military against the invading Russian forces has been touted for months. When and if it comes, does Kyiv have enough to win the war in Ukraine? Or is there another political end game? Guests: Keir Giles, Senior consulting fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Programm...
SUDAN CRISIS: Should Europe do more to help?
Roundtable - May 04, 2023 15:57 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen fighting broke out in Sudan in April, Europe appeared to be caught by surprise. Not only was the EU and Britain powerless to prevent Sudan descending into violence - even the effort to evacuate European citizens turned into a scramble. So just how bad has Europe’s response been? Guests: A...
How does Europe view de-dollarization?
Roundtable - May 03, 2023 15:57 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFor decades the dollar has been by far the most dominant currency in global trade. Having control over the world’s currency of choice has been a huge advantage for America. And that’s an understatement. But is the world now going through a long predicted process of de-dollarisation? Guests: Wo...
Wegovy: The truth about the anti-obesity drug
Roundtable - April 27, 2023 16:44 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA new wave of so-called anti-obesity drugs are promising a full-proof way of losing weight. And their popularity is growing. But how safe are they? Guests: Prof Alex Miras Professor and Consultant in Endocrinology, Ulster University Dr Bharat Pankhania Senior Clinical Lecturer at University o...
Is there a new East-West split in Europe?
Roundtable - April 27, 2023 13:05 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEuropean Union members are supposed to be on the same page when it comes to issues like foreign policy and political values. But have global tensions actually highlighted that there is a divide between the East and West of the bloc? Guests: Simonida Kacarska Director of the European Policy Ins...
How much trouble are the SNP in up in Scotland?
Roundtable - April 26, 2023 14:05 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJust a matter of weeks after electing a new leader, the Scottish National Party is facing a major crisis. Senior figures have been questioned by police over allegations related to the party’s finances. Among them is the husband of former leader Nicola Sturgeon. So just how bad are things for the ...
Macron calls on Europe to break free of the US and China
Roundtable - April 25, 2023 15:05 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrench President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to be more assertive in its dealings with the U.S. and China. He was speaking to journalists on the plane home from Beijing about his theory of “strategic autonomy” for Europe. So why did it cause such a diplomatic uproar? Guests: Denis MacSha...
Italy bans ChatGPT: Will others follow?
Roundtable - April 13, 2023 15:26 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOpenAI’s ChatGPT promises so much. It can already write essays, plan businesses and even code entire websites in a fraction of the time a human can. But it’s making governments nervous, as they look for ways to regulate the spread of Artificial Intelligence. Italy banned the chatbot, saying a d...
Is Meloni losing support in Italy over her backing of Ukraine?
Roundtable - April 06, 2023 15:42 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPolls in Italy show public support for sending weapons to Ukraine has plummeted. Despite that, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will continue to back Kyiv because, in her words, “it is right to do so”. However, it’s not just the general public who is not fully behind her position on Ukraine...
TikTok bans in Europe
Roundtable - April 04, 2023 15:30 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe US was the first to begin steps to ban Tiktok. Now governments across Europe are following suit by insisting that the Chinese-owned app is removed from the phones of all government officials. What exactly are they so worried about? GUESTS: Gavin Millard Deputy Chief technology officer for ...
Putin indicted by the ICC: what does that actually mean?
Roundtable - March 30, 2023 15:36 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 17th. He’s accused of being responsible for the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. But in practical terms, what does that warrant really mean for Putin? Guests: Toby Cadman Internation...
AUKUS: what does it mean for global power?
Roundtable - March 24, 2023 10:45 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUnder the umbrella of the so-called AUKUS partnership, Australia will acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, and combine forces with America and Britain. The aim is to counter any perceived threat from China in the Pacific, but could it actually increase the chances of conflict? Guests:...
Is Europe safe from a banking crisis?
Roundtable - March 23, 2023 16:02 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFirst, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. Then, Switzerland’s Credit Suisse had to be rescued in a buyout from its biggest rival. Now, there are rumors other institutions are staring into the abyss. But Europe insists its banking system is not at risk. How can it be so sure? Guests: Ann Pettifore ...
EU and Russia jostle for influence in Georgia
Roundtable - March 21, 2023 17:14 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThousands took to the streets of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi when the government proposed a ‘Foreign Agent’ bill. Critics described the law as Russia-style, and the show of public anger led to it being withdrawn. On the face of it, the demonstrations appeared to highlight the country’s political ...
Iraq war: what legacy 20 years on
Roundtable - March 21, 2023 15:18 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 rating20 years ago, after months of diplomatic wrangling at the UN, a US-led coalition invaded Iraq. The opening salvoes were described as ‘shock and awe’, and the invading countries claimed to want to remove Saddam Hussein’s weapons of mass destruction, change the regime, and spread democracy to the M...
FUTURE OF AI: Could it really be deadly?
Roundtable - March 16, 2023 13:17 - 26 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAcademics from Oxford University have a dire warning: If Artificial Intelligence is not regulated in the same way as nuclear weapons, it could kill every human and there’s nothing we could do about it? Is this an exaggeration, or something we should be taking much more seriously? GUESTS: Michael...
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