
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 334 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||

Gideon speaks to Finland’s president about how to resolve the stand-off between Europe and the US over Greenland. Alexander Stubb describes the dispute as the "most difficult issue he has faced since taking office", arguing that discreet “back office... more
Famine, mass killings and the collapse of basic government services have pushed Sudan into what the UN now calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. As regional powers across the Middle East fuel the conflict by backing rival factions, civilians h... more
Now that the Trump administration has fully embraced the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ - a policy claiming the western hemisphere as a US sphere of influence - which country will be next in the line of fire? Gideon discusses this with Ian Bremmer, president of t... more
Gideon and guests look back at 2025 as well as forward to the year ahead in an FT Live discussion for the Global Boardroom. Donald Trump set the tone of world politics this year from his tariff wars to his efforts to make peace in the Middle East and... more
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A fulsome assessment of events.
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.
Lots of fine words, but little to give one real confidence from this politician.
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.
.. needs to get his head out of his Arse when he speaks. Gideon talking about China is my all
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Favorite topic but all the arrogance in Rudds speach made it super hard to listen to and understand what he was actually saying 🥲
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The discussion encompasses a broad spectrum of global issues, emphasizing geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and the implications of significant figures in politics. Topics frequently include the evolving dynamics of international relations, particularly focusing on U.S.-China trade relations, democratic erosion under prominent leaders, and the nuances of regional conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Unique aspects involve in-depth interviews with high-profile guests, ranging from politicians to historians, which provide expert analyses and insights into the complexities of contemporary global events. This platform is likely to appeal to individuals interested in a deeper understanding of world affairs, enriched by divers... more
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