
The podcast of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) at Durham University. Drawing on the wide range of expertise of our academics and students, this podcast sets current affairs into context and explores the politics behind the news.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

This episode explores the rapid disintegration of the post-1945 international order during the second term of the Trump presidency. Following extraordinary recent events, such as the military capture of President Nicolas Maduro and the US’s interest ... more
How can Hannah Arendt's work help us make sense of today's politics? In this episode, we bridge the gap between her "dark times" and our "post-truth" era to discover why her scholarship is the ultimate survival guide for modern democracy. Dr Oliver B... more
This episode covers the ongoing mass protests in Iran, which started in December 2025 and spread to multiple cities in several provinces, involving an unusually wide range of social groups. Dr. Marzieh Kouhi-Esfahani, Assistant Professor in Politics ... more
This episode discusses a significant political event that remained largely outside the media spotlight: the White House visit of Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda insurgent and leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who ended Syria’s brutal 13-year... more
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This series presents a detailed exploration of contemporary political issues and international relations by leveraging the expertise of academics and students from the School of Government and International Affairs at a notable university. The discussions typically revolve around significant global events, geopolitical developments, and the interplay between policy and public sentiment. Episodes cover a wide range of topics including international security, migration policies, and the implications of government decisions on civil liberties, making it valuable for listeners interested in the workings of politics and society on both domestic and international fronts.
Each episode not only provides insights into current events but also aims t... more
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