Prof James Ker-Lindsay

Is Greece finally regaining its influence in International Relations? Or did it never really go away? In this episode, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Professor Spyros Economides for a deep dive into the creation and growth of the modern Greek state, covering the Balkan Wars, the First World War, and the Asia Minor Catastrophe. From there, the discussion moves on to consider Greece's role in the Cold War and NATO, its tensions with Turkey, its EU membership, and the devastating financial ...

What really was the British Empire—and how did such a vast system of power come to dominate the world? In this episode, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Alan Lester, Professor of Historical Geography at the University of Sussex, to explore the origins, character, and legacy of British imperialism. From the colonisation of Ireland and Virginia to the expansion of the British Empire across the Atlantic Ocean and India, the discussion covers the role of the East India Company, the blight of t...

How has India become one of the world’s most important powers? In this episode, James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dr Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Center for Asia Policy Studies in the Foreign Policy programme at the Brookings Institution, to discuss the evolution of India's foreign policy, from the early years of independence to its 21st century aspirations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. _________ Join host and IR expert Professor James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analyses of inte...