Intrigue Explained

Intrigue Explained

di Dmitry Grozoubinski, Helen Zhang and John Fowler
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Ex-Diplomats Debate: Should we ban the media channels of our foreign adversaries?

Former diplomats Dmitry and John debate whether the West should seek to restrict the media channels of foreign adversaries. Is it smarter in the long term to ban stations like RT, or to ignore them? Also on the show: The incurions into the Belgorod Oblast by Russian paramilitaries hostile to the Kremlin; and the massive fine issued to Meta by the European Union over Facebook's user data transfers to the US. About the show: Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E12
25 mag 2023
58:43

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Should We Embrace Chequebook Diplomacy?

This week Dmitry and John debate whether the West needs to stop faffing around and start splashing cash if it wants to keep up with the unromantic investment diplomacy of its geostrategic adversaries. Also on the show: President Biden abruptly cancels his visit to the Asia Pacific in order to deal with the debt ceiling crisis at home; The Wagner Group's Prigozhin was allegedly in talks with the Ukrainian intelligence; and A roundup of some fascinating elections and election results from Turkey to Thailand. About the show: Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E11
19 mag 2023
56:55

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Do we still need Embassies?

This week Dmitry and John naval gaze on whether their lives had any meaning, or more specifically about whether there's still a role and function for diplomats posted overseas under the traditional embassy model. Also on the show: The upcoming elections in Turkey, where Erdoğan faces his first true challenge at the ballot box since 2014 amid high inflation and a more unified opposition; and Civil unrest in Pakistan around the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges against a backdrop of looming potential economic collapse. About the show: Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. The show is based on reportin from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E10
12 mag 2023
1:08:50

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Ukraine War Update and China's Ukraine Diplomacy

This week Dmitry and John revisit the Russian invasion in Ukraine, providing an update on the situation, discussing the anticipated Ukrainian spring counteroffensive, and what China's recent forays into Ukraine war diplomacy might mean. We also cover: The South African debate about whether to follow their ICC obligations and arrest Vladimir Putin if he travels to the country for the upcoming BRICS summit; and A ruling against Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on charges of defamation against Modi, and all people named Modi that cost him his seat in parliament. About the show: Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E9
29 apr 2023
52:39

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Is President Macron wrong on China, Taiwan, and European Strategic Autonomy?

In our most contentious debate episode yet, Dmitry and John get into it over whether French President Macron was wrong in his remarks about the desirability of Europe moving away from a dependence on the US and toward 'Strategic Autonomy', the very different optics of his and Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen simultaneous visits and the implications for Taiwan. We also cover: The recent leaks of US intelligence on DiscordThe first direct talks between Saudi and Houthi representatives in YemenChinese naval exercises in the Taiwan Strait About the show: International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E8
13 apr 2023
58:01

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Should Bad Actors be on UN Bodies?

This week on Intrigue Explained we mark Russia taking up the chairmanship of the UN Security Council by debating whether it, and countries like it, should even be on UN bodies in the first place. We also cover: Finland (finally) joining NATO President Macron of France visits China About the show: International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E7
6 apr 2023
48:46

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Is De-Globalization Smart Strategy for the West?

This week on Intrigue Explained John dons his defender of globalism Davos man coat and Dmitry straps on a MAGA hat as we debate whether de-globalization, friendshoring, American First and Strategic Autonomy are smart strategies for the West. We also cover: Spy Balloon - We miss you, floaty. Georgia - Succesful protests against the 'Foreign Agents' Bills and what they say about Russian influence. Japan and South Korea - A deal is reached on compensation for forcibly mobilized workers as a larger threat looms on the horizon. About the show: International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E6
10 mar 2023
46:56

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Is it in China's Interest to Arm Russia?

This week John and Dmitry examine, through the hallowed mechanism of getting into an argument, the arguments China might be considering in favor of providing Russia lethal aid. We also cover: Covid-19 - Several US agencies have indicated they consider the lab leak theory to be credible; Nigeria - A new president is elected in Nigeria but with only 37% of the vote, low turnout and facing some huge challenges; and UK and EU - A new pact is forged between the EU and UK on how resolve their differences over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland border. International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E5
2 mar 2023
53:22

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Is the Cold War a Good Analogy for the 21st Century?

This week John and Dmitry forgo a main story to duke it out over whether the Cold War is a relevant and useful analogy for the coming era of great power competition. Should policymakers be looking to the Cold War for lessons, or should they be thinking in terms of multipolar, regional diplomacy and dispersed power centres. We also cover: Ukraine - On the one year anniversary of the invasion Dmitry and John allow themselves the schadenfreude of discussing those who confidently dismissed any suggestion an invasion could possibly occur Russia - China's top diplomat visits Russia, and a visit by Xi may be on the cards, where do China and Russia stand diplomatically? Iran - The IAEA detects 84% enriched uranium in Iran, sparking fears it may be closer to a nuclear bomb than previously thought International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E4
24 feb 2023
55:28

Turkey, Syria and Post-Earthquake Geopolitics

This week we do our best to catch you up on the immensely complicated Syrian Civil War, the role Turkey plays in it, and how the horrific earthquake along the Syrian-Turkish border could shakeup the regions politics. John and Dmitry also discussed: Israel - Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets against new proposed bills that neuter the Court's role in checking government actions Moldova - The Pro-EU Prime Minister resigns at a tense time for the country, with allegations of Russian interference in the air Iran - The Iranian regime courts China, and China appears receptive as unlikely allies find one another in opposition to the West. International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news. Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.
S1 · E3
16 feb 2023
51:27
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