Redi Tlhabi: Why and How Global Alliances Are Shifting

As war and political fractures reshape global alliances, Redi Tlhabi reports on shifting diplomatic winds: sharper criticism of Israel, unease over U.S. rhetoric, and hard questions about double standards in Ukraine and Gaza. She explains why these changes matter — and where South Africa fits in.This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africaProduced by Emilie Gambade, Joel Seboa & Bernard Kotze Original Theme Music & Design by Bernard Kotze You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify!Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/00:28 Welcome to the Readiness Report 00:36 Insights from the Bled Strategic Forum 01:21 Shifting Narratives in EU Diplomacy 01:58 Slovenia's Role in Multilateralism 03:12 Protests in Washington DC 04:15 US-South Africa Relations and the G20 06:44 Behind the Scenes Diplomacy 08:46 Geopolitical Realignments: BRICS and Beyond 12:04 China's Strategic Moves 15:39 US Tariffs and Global Reactions 19:13 The Impact of US Foreign Policy 20:36 A Call for US Recalibration  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.