Redefining the Compass of International Politics

This episode aims to explain how Trump’s “America First” foreign policy reshaped the US–Australia alliance.[Attachment]Introduce your series: why Australians should care about a second Trump term.[Attachment]Set up recurring characters: Albanese, Morrison, Turnbull, the “AusMin Chorus,” Trump’s inner circle.

In this episode, the focus is on a single magazine spread: a timeline of one year under President Donald Trump, marked by executive orders, foreign interventions, protests, and political drama. Across just a few columns, this page captures tariffs on Venezuelan oil, military strikes on Iran, the shutdown of a U.S. aid agency, the deployment of the National Guard on American streets, and diplomatic deals that swap prisoners and reshape alliances.Today’s episode walks through that year, month by month, unpacking what each entry suggests about power, policy, and people’s lives—both in the United States and abroad. By the end, listeners will not just have a list of events, but a sense of how they connect and what they say about leadership in a turbulent time.

This episode seeks to explain how Australia became involved in the origins of the Israel–Palestine conflict.Trace major shifts in Australia’s position from 1947 to the Oslo era.Help listeners see the tension between values (human rights, “fair go”) and strategic calculations.

Welcome to our debate on Politics Decoded. Today, we are tackling the provocative topic, ‘Demography is Destiny’. Is the increasing minority population going to be a decisive factor in determining the future of American politics, spelling victories for Democrats or a crisis for Republicans?

Welcome to today’s episode. Across the world, antisemitism is again on the rise, and universities are on the front line of this challenge. In Australia, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently argued that universities must be part of the solution, not part of the problem, when it comes to combating antisemitism and all forms of racial hatred.In this episode, the focus is on what antisemitism looks like today, why universities matter so much in this fight, and how campuses can actively promote safety, scholarship and respect for Jewish students and staff.

In this episode, we look at Hamas, often described as “architects of eternal jihad.” The pages in front of us come from a book chapter that traces Hamas’s ideology, its charter, and some of its most devastating attacks, including a suicide bombing at a Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem.For the next ten minutes, we will walk through what Hamas believes, how those beliefs translate into violence, and why understanding this matters for any conversation about Israel, Palestine, and peace in the region.

Since its founding in 1987, Hamas has been at the center of one of the world’s most entrenched conflicts, the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians. The pages in front of us describe Hamas as “Israel’s most relentless enemy,” a group that has “not been at peace with Israel, or even contemplated peace” for a single year of its existence. Today, these pages become our script, and our job is to unpack what they say—and what they don’t.

Welcome to today’s episode, “When Jihad Comes Home: Understanding ISIS and Hamas.” In this conversation, the goal is not to shock you, but to slow down and really understand two of the most infamous jihadist organizations of our time—ISIS and Hamas—from the perspective of people who have seen their violence up close.

Welcome to today’s episode of ‘Curious Minds,’ where we dive into the intriguing world of Freemasonry. We will unravel the mysteries behind this age-old brotherhood. What is it, really? Is it a secret society, a philosophical group, or something more?

Welcome today’s episode where we tackle the issue of irregular migration in global affairs and its implications.

Welcome to today’s episode of ’History Uncovered’, where we dive deep into pivotal moments that shaped our world. We revisit a fascinating moment of history that may not often be in the spotlight: Australia’s role in the imperial appeasement policy during the interwar period.

Hello and welcome to today’s episode where we looked at the implications of the great Westphalia war in European History and International Relations.

Ghana's foreign economic policy as a product of its interactions with the international system. Briefly touch on the historical context of Ghana's foreign policy, particularly its shift from traditional political concerns to economic relations. Mention the influence of colonialism and the desire for "Africanness" in shaping Ghana's path