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Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

ABC Australia
Australia
China
United States
Donald Trump
Iran
AUKUS
Russia
Ukraine
Israel
Indonesia
NATO
Gaza
European Union
Taiwan
Syria
Middle East
Germany
Hamas
Democracy
Munich Security Conference

A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you? Award-winning journalists Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald are joined by two new hosts, former foreign correspondent Kylie Morris and journalist Latika Bourke in London. Every day, they'll be discussing the biggest world events and how to make of sense of them. Along with expert... more

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The former President of Myanmar seems to have disappeared inside the country's prison system.

Now her son has an impassioned plea, demanding 'proof' of life.

Kim Aris, the son of detained Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, has not heard f... more

As the world's attention shifts to the Strait of Hormuz, a group of Palestinian human rights organisations have filed an application against Australia's Minister for Defence, Richard Marles. They say the government isn't being transparent about Austr... more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has to call an election before October 27. But as war with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon drags on, his popularity is tanking. Even US President Donald Trump has reportedly called him "effing crazy" over his a... more

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has said of AUKUS that "we don't need to be a pair of shoes hanging out of America's backside". Is that a fair characterisation of Australia's position vis a vis AUKUS? Are we getting the short end of the stick with... more

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Kim Aris
Formerly private figure, son of Aung San Suu Kyi
Independent/Family of Aung San Suu Kyi
Episode: Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?
Ahmad Abu Foul
Palestinian lawyer, Al-Haq
Al-Haq
Episode: Is Australia being transparent about exports to Israel?
Nadav Eyal
Israeli journalist, former foreign editor and regular columnist for Yediot Ahronot
Columbia University (based in New York)
Episode: Will Netanyahu survive the next Israeli election?
Peter Briggs
Retired Admiral and Submarine Specialist; former President of the Submarine Institute of Australia
Submarine Institute of Australia
Episode: New AUKUS Submarine Deal: Have we been sold a dud?
Suzy Hansen
Author of From Life Itself, Turkey, Istanbul and Neighborhood in the Age of Erdogan
Author
Episode: A turning point for Türkiye? Erdogan moves against his rivals
Sean Gregory
Sports correspondent, Time Magazine profile on Dana White
Time Magazine
Episode: Happy Birthday Mr President: cage fighting at the White House
Bonnie Triana
Historian turned politician
PDIP
Episode: 'Indonesia Rising': Is now the time to embrace our neighbour?
David Van Raybroek
Belgian historian
Episode: 'Indonesia Rising': Is now the time to embrace our neighbour?
Barbara Demick
Former Bureau Chief of Los Angeles Times in Beijing and Seoul
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Global Roaming LIVE - Two veteran foreign correspondents share their stories

Hosts

Geraldine Doogue
Co-host/Journalist, guiding interviews and introducing topics
Hamish Macdonald
Co-host/Journalist, guiding discussions and introducing guests
Latika Bourke
Co-host/Journalist, introduces episodes and guides interviews
Kylie Morris
Co-host/Journalist, joint episode introductions and guiding discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 685 ratings
  • Great

    Intro music’s a bit self-important though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australiaa month ago
  • The Lives Of Australian Diplomats

    Just three words:

    Over too soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australia2 months ago
  • A great mix of hosts

    Diversity of views, experience and backgrounds but united in professional enthusiasm for their craft. Perfect for today’s current affairs world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orble the Old
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love the drama of the new music.

    Matches the urgency of our times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australia3 months ago
  • Stop interrupting

    Please stop interrupting the guests. Let them finish!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TRHIDA
    Australia3 months ago

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Audiences value the balance of on-the-ground reporting and big-picture context.
Some critique the pacing or pacing of guest interruptions but overall view quality positively.
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Many appreciate the practical, world-events-focused analysis.

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#173
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#25
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Is Australia being transparent about exports to Israel?
Q: How do Australian standards compare to those in the US, the Netherlands, and the UK in terms of transparency?
In the US, licenses are published and visible; the Netherlands has seen a court rule against arms parts supply; the UK uses national security as a rationale to limit disclosure, while Australia has not matched the level of transparency seen in those jurisdictions.
Is Australia being transparent about exports to Israel?
Q: So you're asking for transparency. What are the top three questions you want the defense minister to answer?
We want transparency, including information about export licenses to Israel and specifically those related to F-35 components, whether Australia has complied with international law, and the processes behind decision-making that affect public access to these documents.
Malcolm Turnbull and Richard Marles on AUKUS
Q: What percentage of GDP do you think we need to be spending on defence?
Turnbull and Marles discuss defense spending in the 2% to 4% range, with Turnbull noting a potential higher peacetime level and Marles acknowledging ongoing budgetary considerations while emphasizing the 2.3-2.4% baseline rising over the decade.
Will Netanyahu survive the next Israeli election?
Q: Nadav, can I take you back to the US-Israel relationship? Is this a serious fracture that we're looking at, or is this something more personality, more situation based for the present?
Nadav argues that while the relationship is strained and intense, there are still underlying strategic alignments and ongoing coordination; the dynamics are driven by leadership personalities and the broader political moments in both countries rather than a simple rupture.
Will Netanyahu survive the next Israeli election?
Q: So where does that leave, I mean, it means everyone's hemmed in, in a way, except Iran. One could be forgiven for saying that.
Nadav explains that Iran's position allows it to pursue its aims without the same domestic election pressures Israel faces, while Israel must navigate a complicated set of interests from its defense establishment to its voters, making a clear path forward contingent on both regional moves and the American stance.

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Globally focused, this program assembles seasoned journalists, diplomats, and policy experts to unpack major international events through a regional lens. Episodes routinely explore diplomacy, geopolitics, energy, and regional power dynamics with on-the-ground reporting, expert guests, and thoughtful debate. Notable strengths include a clear preference for practical context—from how diplomacy plays out in real time to the economics of energy transitions—and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives. Listeners likely value sharp analysis, diverse perspectives, and actionable takeaways for understanding world affairs from an Australian viewpoint.

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Recent guests on Global Roaming include:

1. Kim Aris
2. Ahmad Abu Foul
3. Nadav Eyal
4. Peter Briggs
5. Suzy Hansen
6. Sean Gregory
7. Bonnie Triana
8. David Van Raybroek

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