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Independent Thinking

Chatham House

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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A fragile ceasefire and hostage deal has been agreed between Israel and Hamas to end 15 months of war and suffering. Chatham House experts discuss the timing of the deal, whether it can hold and what comes next.

Bronwen Maddox is joined by Sanam Va... more

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From the devastating wars in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland and the Panama Canal, what are the places to watch this year?

Bronwen Maddox is joined by Gideon Rachman, the FT’s chief foreign affairs commentator, Lesl... more

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Does Bashar al-Assad’s removal offer a renewed chance for peace in Syria, or is his fall the start of a new phase of conflict in the Middle East?

Bronwen Maddox is joined by Gideon Rachman, the FT’s chief foreign affairs commentator, former BBC Per... more

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Five months in, has Sir Keir Starmer's foreign policy been a success? The UK-EU relationship remains a major challenge for 2025, as does the prospect of a new US president. How will Starmer respond, and will the recent Chagos Islands deal impact the ... more

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • 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.

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    4
    Christopher Mexico
    United States2 months 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 States7 months ago
  • Excellent Research Insights

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

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    5
    Stephen Howard
    Hong Kong2 years ago
  • Top Notch

    I truly appreciate this podcast, and I’m glad that I have found it. Chatham House used to have podcasts that were not inline with the stature of the institution, but that is not the case here. Ms. Maddox masterfully sets the tone, asks relevant and insightful questions, and professionally manages the flow. Listeners are treated to a delightful blend of relevant experts who are concise, yet not at all shallow or overly general as they each contribute to a consistently enlightening conversation. T... more

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    5
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative. High quality.

    Great podcast. Great discussion. Great sound.

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    5
    Dick Chaineys toulrt
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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