The Chair
Dr. Digby James WrenGeo-political Risk Analysis, Security Assessments, Economic Development Trends, Diplomacy and Public Diplomacy theaseanchair.substack.com
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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Featured contributor Professor Josef Mahoney
The U.S. forcible seizure of Venezuela’s President Maduro has sent shockwaves across the world. Is this abuse of unilateral power becoming a go-to tool for the United States? Are we witnessing the return ... more
Featured contributor Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney
Recently, the term “U.S. death line” has been trending across Chinese social media. Originally a term from the gaming world, it’s now being used to describe the financial fragility haunting everyd... more
By Dr. Digby James Wren
In the wake of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a targeted military strike against alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakist... more
Partnerships, not pressure: what China offers where the West hesitates
Three countries, one tour, and a clear message from Beijing- President Xi Jinping touched down in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia this week, marking one of his most strategic Sou... more
Tariffs or Diplomacy: Will they divide the world?
On April 9, 2025, a titanic 145% U.S. tariff on Chinese imports ignited Beijing's swift 125% retaliation. This move has created a cacophony of concerns.
Featured contributor Dr. Yasir Masood engage... more
President Donald Trump’s second term in office has demonstrated his mastery of modern media, but also the weaknesses of being surrounded by ‘Yes’ men and women in his cabinet choices and administration generally.
Moreover, his nostalgia for late 19t... more
By Yasir Masood (CGTN)
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events.
Asia's pu... more
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This podcast offers a unique lens into the intricacies of geopolitical risk analysis, blending discussions on security assessments and economic development trends with a focus on diplomacy and public diplomacy. Through insightful guest commentary and expert analysis, it highlights pressing global issues, particularly those around major geopolitical spheres like the Asia Pacific and interactions involving NATO and BRICS. The examination of significant political events, such as recent trends and tensions, provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving international landscape and the subtleties of global alliances.
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