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The Rachman Review

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Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs.

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Gideon Rachman sits down with the FT's innovation editor John Thornhill and Caiwei Chen, China reporter for the MIT Technology Review, to discuss the race between China and the US to become the 21st-century AI superpower. The west is used to hearing ... more

Gideon Rachman talks to historian and author Anne Applebaum about the Trump presidency. The US president is increasingly accused of being a would-be dictator, but is it fair to compare Donald Trump to authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and ... more

Gideon talks to former US trade representative Michael Froman about Donald Trump’s visit to Asia this week, culminating in a meeting with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Apec summit in South Korea. What does it tell us about US trade priorities in... more

Gideon talks to the historian and author Serhii Plokhy about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed our calculations about the risk of nuclear war. They discuss the history of the atom bomb from its first use in 1945 to the risk of a resurgence of ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Froman
President of the Council on Foreign Relations and former US trade representative
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: US versus China: a test of strength
Professor Serhii Plokhy
A historian and nuclear weapons expert from Harvard University and author of 'The Nuclear Age'
Harvard University
Episode: Nuclear weapons and the balance of terror
J. Michael Cole
Commentator based in Taipei and author of The Taiwan Tinder Box
Episode: Taiwan under threat: how strong are its defences?
Philip Gordon
Former National Security Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris and had the Middle East portfolio in the Obama White House
Brookings Institution
Episode: What chance for Trump’s Gaza peace plan?
Matt Duss
Former Foreign Policy Advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders and Executive Vice President of the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: How to fix America
Gabrielius Landsbergis
Former Foreign Minister of Lithuania
Lithuanian Government
Episode: Russia’s drone incursions put Baltics on alert
Anshel Pfeffer
Economist correspondent in Jerusalem and author of the biography 'Bibi'
The Economist
Episode: Israel's man without a plan
Lea Ypi
Author of 'Indignity' and professor of political theory at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Lea Ypi on parallels between the 1930s and today
James Crabtree
Former Director of the Asia Office of the International Institute for Strategic Studies
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: Taiwan’s Trump problem

Host

Gideon Rachman
Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great analysis

    A fulsome assessment of events.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    >>l
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Poor journalism

    The recent episode containing the interview with Dahlia Scheindlin was misleading. It did not disclose that she is on the extreme left of Israeli politics, and that her assertions of what Israelis want are unrepresentative and inaccurate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AlexKTF
    United States4 months ago
  • Lots of fine words, but little to give one real confidence from this politician.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    iggs58
    8 months ago
  • A little old school

    I like the seasoned reserved Brithish take on geopolitics, but boy, giving the world changing pace, you might need to rethink before putting it up online.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Юлона
    United States8 months ago
  • K Rudd

    .. needs to get his head out of his Arse when he speaks. Gideon talking about China is my all

    Time

    Favorite topic but all the arrogance in Rudds speach made it super hard to listen to and understand what he was actually saying 🥲

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KimBo1921
    Germanya year ago

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Many listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and thought-provoking discussions.
There is a commendation for the quality of guests and their expertise on pertinent topics.
The podcast is regarded as a valuable resource for understanding international relations and current affairs.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a must-listen for anyone interested in geopolitics and world events.
Some listeners criticize specific episodes for perceived biases or lack of criticism towards certain viewpoints.

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US versus China: a test of strength
Q: How strong is that chokehold?
Froman expresses concerns about the US's dependency on China for critical technologies despite the US still maintaining an edge in advanced chips.
US versus China: a test of strength
Q: How powerful a weapon is it if they choose to use it?
Froman discusses how rare earths and critical minerals are leveraged by China and their significant impact on the US economy.
Nuclear weapons and the balance of terror
Q: What impacts do you think the war will have on future nuclear proliferation?
Lessons learned from Ukraine's disarmament and the threat perception around it may lead to increased nuclear aspirations from other countries.
Nuclear weapons and the balance of terror
Q: Do you think nuclear blackmail is beginning to lose its power?
Yes, we are closer to a balance of fear, which is crucial for deterring further nuclear threats.
Nuclear weapons and the balance of terror
Q: How has the Russia-Ukraine war changed your assessment of the threat of nuclear war?
The war has made nuclear blackmail a pressing concern, influencing international decisions significantly.

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A leading voice in political analysis, this podcast features insightful conversations with influential decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping contemporary world affairs. Discussions often revolve around pressing geopolitical issues, featuring topics such as international relations, the implications of various political strategies, and the intricacies of global conflicts. Guests range from political theorists to military analysts, offering listeners a diverse array of perspectives on both historical and contemporary events, making it a rich resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of global politics and current affairs.

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