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Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues. Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House.

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Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a setback on Wednesday's elections, with centrists poised to take back power.

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China's ruling Communist Party leadership met in Beijing to frame the next five-year-plan. Amid a trade war with the United States, they set priorities for economic policy and technology, including how to build artificial intelligence into key sector... more

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Beset by early ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, international backers of President Trump's Mideast project must move quickly to elevate it from vague wish list to viable framework. Rapid delivery of aid, reconstruction - and security for ... more

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At home the US is mired in domestic dysfunction with a government shutdown now in its second week. But abroad, President Trump has brokered a deal that - although it didn't win a Nobel Peace Prize - could end the two-year Gaza war. Laurel Rapp and Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Karien van Gennip
Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and a member of the Christian Democratic Party Appeal
Christian Democratic Party Appeal
Episode: Europe after the Dutch elections. Goodbye far right? Not so fast.
Sébastien Maillard
Chatham House Associate Fellow of the Europe Programme and a special advisor to the Jacques Delors Institute.
Chatham House
Episode: Europe after the Dutch elections. Goodbye far right? Not so fast.
Laurel Rapp
Director of the US and North America Programme, previously with the State Department.
Chatham House
Episode: Trump's UK state visit sealed deals, but at what cost?
Olivia O'Sullivan
Director of the UK and the World Programme at Chatham House, a frequent podcast guest.
Chatham House
Episode: Trump's UK state visit sealed deals, but at what cost?
Dr. Julie Norman
Expert from University College London who has written extensively on Gaza.
University College London
Episode: What's the future for Gaza?
Stephen Farrell
Journalist and former Reuters bureau chief in Jerusalem.
Chatham House
Episode: What's the future for Gaza?
Sir Martin Donnelly
Former Permanent Secretary at the UK Department for International Trade
Episode: Can the UK take on the EU, US and China?
Janka Oertel
Head of Asia at the European Council on Foreign Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Can the UK take on the EU, US and China?
Yu Jie
Senior research fellow on China and regular visitor to the country.
Chatham House
Episode: How closely is China watching the US?

Host

Bronwen Maddox
Host of insightful discussions on international political issues, featuring leading experts and policymakers.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Quality

    Level-headed, informative & insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickOrd
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Insightful

    Insightful views on geopolitical issues every week, well worth following

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jontycrane
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Poor audio mixing

    The overall audio level is sometimes very low, and there are significant differences in volume level and clarity between speakers in the same podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Christopher Mexico
    United Statesa year ago
  • An excellent podcast

    This is an excellent podcast moderated professionally with varied experts and points of view. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fifizoid
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Research Insights

    As always independent thinking delivered with some excellent guest speakers. Thank you to the team at Chatham House!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen Howard
    Hong Kong2 years ago

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The moderation is praised as professional, and varied experts contribute valuable perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the level-headed, informative, and insightful content.
The podcast delivers insightful views on geopolitical issues weekly, making it worthwhile to follow.
That the show reflects a commendable improvement in quality and substantial engagement with relevant topics.
While there are comments about audio mixing issues, the overall content quality is highly regarded.

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#126
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#194
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#29
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#140
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#175
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#20
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Iran's nuclear programme: destroyed, damaged or intact?
Q: What do you think the incentives for Iran are now? Just on this question of, does it go for a weapon or not?
Iran is likely to use any diplomatic negotiations around nuclear weapons as a time buying mechanism so that it can use this time to recover militarily and politically.
Iran's nuclear programme: destroyed, damaged or intact?
Q: Could they in fact make a nuclear weapon out of what they've got already, even if a rough one?
Not with the 60 percent enriched uranium. They would need to enrich to 90 percent.
What's the future for Gaza?
Q: What can we say about opinion within Israel regarding ongoing military actions in Gaza?
Overall, public sentiment among Israelis is shifting towards fatigue with the military campaign, with growing calls for a ceasefire and a different government.
What's the future for Gaza?
Q: Has Netanyahu's military strategy of defeating Hamas by force been consistent, or is it shifting?
Netanyahu's approach has been largely consistent despite the impracticality of completely defeating Hamas militarily; his military actions aim for maximum pressure instead.
What's the future for Gaza?
Q: To what extent is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza strategy being driven by internal political pressures?
Netanyahu's strategy is heavily influenced by the need to address his corruption trial and maintain power, which requires appeasing right-wing elements within his coalition government.

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Insights into the latest international political issues are explored through conversations with leading policymakers, journalists, and experts from a globally recognized think tank. This show features in-depth discussions on current events and geopolitical developments, engaging listeners with the high-level discourse essential for understanding complex global matters. Episodes touch on significant topics such as international relations, trade policies, conflicts, and the implications of leadership decisions across various nations, making it appealing for those interested in contemporary politics and global affairs. The format provides not just analysis, but also diverse perspectives that enrich public discourse.

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2. Sébastien Maillard
3. Laurel Rapp
4. Olivia O'Sullivan
5. Dr. Julie Norman
6. Stephen Farrell
7. Sir Martin Donnelly
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