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Global Questions
by Global Questions
Breaking down global politics for young people who want to know more | In-Depth: analysis with leading experts | Trailblazers: getting your foot in the door of a global career | The Wrap-Up: highlighting latest news around the world.
Episodes
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YDS x WIIS-A: Diplomacy in Motion - Susan Coles
Join us for another instalment of our series with Women in International Security - Australia. For this episode, we're joined by Susan Coles, a senior Australian diplomat whose pathway into international affairs began through the United Nations and has since spanned diplomacy, trade negotiations...
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YDS x WIIS-A: Diplomacy in Motion - Jane Hardy
Welcome to the second episode of Diplomacy in Motion, a series produced in collaboration between Women in International Security Australia (WIIS-A) and the Young Diplomats Society. This series is about the moments when work in international affairs leaves the page and enters practice. While the...
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YDS x WIIS-A: Diplomacy in Motion - Shannon Zimmerman
YDS x WIIS-A: Diplomacy in Motion - Shannon Zimmerman
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Trailblazers: Dr Shira Mansaray
Dr. Shirah Z Mansaray is the Managing Partner of Themis Crown Advocates and a solicitor-advocate with over 20 years of experience in legal advisory, governance, and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Amnesty International UK and is the Founder and CEO of I…
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Trailblazers: Dr. Emma Collins
Joining us today is international criminal lawyer Dr. Emma Collins, Special Counsel at Nyman Gibson Miralis in Sydney. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Sydney and the University of Oxford, including a PhD in International Criminal Law. As well as a range of experience in UK and...
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Trailblazers: Joshua Dario Hasenstab
Dario holds a Master’s in International Relations from the Hertie School in Berlin and is one of the co-founders of the youth-led international relations think tank RAIA, where he has been actively involved for the past seven years and has served as Managing Director for the last four. RAIA is a...
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In-Depth: Inside Iran
Culture, conflict and global chess? Headlines about the Islamic Republic of Iran are frequent, but true understanding often remains limited. Oz and Thien take a sharp 30-minute dive into some of the most poignant points to consider when evaluating Iran, offering a concise but insightful look at…
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Trailblazers: Rhiannon Van Vliet
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome someone whose career began right here at the Young Diplomats Society, and has since transformed that spark into a really dynamic path. Rhiannon Van Vliet is currently a Policy Advisor at University College London’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering…
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Trailblazers: Dr Natalia Grincheva
Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Natalia Grincheva, Program Leader in Arts Management at LASALLE, University of the Arts Singapore, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. A globally recognized expert in contemporary museology, digital diplomacy, and...
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In-Depth: The Art Of Diplomacy
In this episode, hosts Thien and Oz dive into the vital role of cultural diplomacy in Australia—how the arts are used to foster international relationships, promote national identity, and project soft power on the global stage. Oz, our in-house cultural diplomacy expert, unpacks the institutions,...
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Trailblazer: Xenia Hanusiak
Xenia Hanusiak wears many hats—artistic director, cultural diplomat, and scholar are just a few of the impressive roles that define her multifaceted career. With a resume that spans continents and disciplines, Hanusiak brings a rare blend of creativity, intellect, and global perspective to...
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In-Depth: The 2025 Australian Election Preview
In this episode, we explore the foreign policy frontlines of the Australian election. From rising tensions with China to migration and climate diplomacy, we break down how international dynamics are influencing the domestic debate. Whether you're a foreign affairs junkie or just curious about how...
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Trailblazer: Jeremy Dicker
Introducing Jeremy Dicker, the current Managing Director of International Intrigue, a premier geopolitical news platform, offering unparalleled insights from the experts who know international relations better than anyone—diplomats. With a distinguished 14-year career at the Australian Department...
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In-Depth: The Year To Come
In this episode, we dive into some of the most pressing global conflicts and political shifts for 2025. We’ll explore the Ukraine-Russia peace plan, with a spotlight on Donald Trump's involvement and its potential impact on the region. The conversation then shifts to the Israel-Palestine…
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Trailblazer: Advice I wish I got with Shadi Rouhshabhaz
Shadi Rouhshahbaz (she/her) is an Associate Research Fellow at The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI). She is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne and holds a Double-Joint Master's degree in International Development - Migration and Mediation from the Ca…
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In Depth: Trump and Harris Race to the White House
This week, hosts Thien and Oz are joined by Professor Tim Lynch, an expert in American politics. Together, they dive into the U.S. election, exploring the possibility of a Trump comeback and the role Kamala Harris could play in stopping it. He unpacks the perception of a Trump victory as...
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In Depth: Beyond the Game - Sports Diplomacy as an emerging field with Dr Stuart Murray
Welcoming our first guest for In-Depth in 2024 Dr Stuart Murray, Associate Professor in International Relations at Bond University. Dr Murray is a Global Fellow at the Academy of Sport (University of Edinburgh), an Honorary Member of the Centre for Sports Law, Policy and Diplomacy at the…
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Trailblazer: scoring goals in Pacific sports diplomacy with Sarah Leary
In this special return episode of Global Question’s Trailblazer series, incoming Trailblazer host Poppy interviews Sarah Leary, the Perth USAsia Centre’s First Nations Foreign Policy Fellow. A proud Palawa woman from Tommeginne Country in North-West Tasmania, Sarah leads the Centre’s research,...
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FAREWELL FROM US: What's next for Global Questions?
We can’t believe we’re saying this, but this is our last Global Questions episode! After 2.5 years and 100+ episodes, Josh, Rhiannon and Kelly have decided it’s time to turn off the mics and take a well-earned rest. So, join the entire GQ team as they: Recap their favourite episodes Give a sneak...
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IN-DEPTH: The Digital Divide (and why failing to stop it could be catastrophic)
Inequality is complex and varied, but have you ever heard of the digital divide? As new technologies emerge and we live more of our lives online, the divide between those who have reliable internet access and those who don't only deepens. This week, for our final In-Depth episode on technology,...
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THE WRAP-UP: Could Netanyahu return as PM? Why the Rwanda Deal is controversial. Can democracy survive in Cambodia? The 50-year Whisky War.
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss: The collapse of Israel’s government, and why it means Netanyahu could become PM *again*. Why the UK’s attempt to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was temporarily blocked by a European court. Hun Sen’s strategy to crush Cambodian democracy and establish a...
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IN-DEPTH: How your favourite social media sites are turbocharging terrorism (w/Tech Against Terrorism)
Social media has revolutionized terrorism. It has made recruitment easier, sped up the process of radicalisation and provided a safe haven for extremists to talk to each other. It's also increased the impact of acts of terror. With a click of a button, terrorists can livestream their acts to...
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THE WRAP-UP: North Korea to lead anti-nuclear group. El Salvador’s prison spree. Putin meets with African leaders. Can the British monarchy survive?
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss: Why the new president of the Conference on Disarmament is ... North Korea. Why El Salvador’s president has jailed 36,000 people in two months. What Putin's recent meeting with the head of the African Union was about. Whether the British monarchy can survive…
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IN-DEPTH: Is space exploration causing geopolitical tensions? W/ Leonard David
In this episode we are talking all things space! Does space law actually constrain the behaviour of states? Do we have a responsibility to care for the environment in space? Is there a space race between the US and China, and if so, what are the stakes? Does space exploration represent the latest...
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THE WRAP-UP: Why a dictator’s son was elected president. How one family helped derail Sri Lanka’s economy.
In light of the recent federal election, today's episode is a shorter one that keeps with the election theme! Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss: How BongBong Marcos, son of a brutal dictator, convinced the Philippines to elect him President. Why the collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy can be...
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IN-DEPTH: How is artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionising modern warfare? W/Dr Peter Layton
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to augment military capabilities since the missile defence systems of the 1980s, but today’s AI is becoming more sophisticated and pervasive in the development of semi-autonomous weapons. So what does this mean for the future of warfare and contemporary...
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THE WRAP-UP: Anger at Xi’s Covid strategy. America’s dystopian post-Roe future. Could Israel spiral into war? Northern Ireland considers leaving UK.
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss … Unprecedented anger within China at Xi Jinping’s harsh Covid strategy. What the Supreme Court’s abortion decision could mean for America *and the world*. The growing threat of war between Israel and Palestine over evictions. Sinn Fein’s historic victory in...
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IN-DEPTH: Is Bitcoin going to change the world? Or is it a scam? W/David Gerard
There is little that is uncontroversial when it comes to cryptocurrency, from its wild fluctuations and energy usage to its links to transnational crime and mysterious origins. In this episode, Rhiannon chats to David Gerard, an author and cryptocurrency journalist from London. They talk about:...
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THE WRAP-UP: The elaborate conspiracy to blame France for war crimes. China’s aim in the Solomons. Is the Arab Spring dead? Honduras’ drug-trafficking president.
It's finally here! Join Josh and Kelly as they discuss some of the *crazy* stories from the last fortnight. They chat about: The secretive private army that murdered civilians, and then tried to blame the French military. Why China's deal with the Solomon Islands is controversial. Whether…
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IN-DEPTH: We're all being monitored. How does it affect society? W/ Kevin Macnish & Moira Patterson
Our first in-depth episode for Season 6 tackles the controversial topic of mass surveillance. New technology allows governments and companies to track nearly everything we do: what we buy, where we go, who we meet and how we think. It's given them an unprecedented amount of power. So, what does...
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THE WRAP-UP: UNHRC kicks out Russia. Pakistan’s crazy politics. 6,500+ deaths tied to World Cup. How Taiwan’s fate will affect your shopping.
Join Josh and Kelly as they unpack the wild stories making news over the last fortnight! We chat about: Why Russia was removed from the UNHRC, and whether it could be kicked out of the UN entirely. The fate of Pakistan's ex-cricketer and ex-PM, Imran Khan. Why this year's World Cup in Qatar may…
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TEASER: Season 6 REVEAL
We are back!! Join Rhiannon, Josh and our *new co-host* as they reveal the topic for this season's fortnightly IN-DEPTH episodes. Season 6 will also feature our popular news summaries (THE WRAP UP) and tips for how to start your international career (TRAILBLAZERS). First episode is out next…
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REPLAY: Gillian Triggs on Australia's refugee crisis
This is a throwback to the very first episode ever published on Global Questions! At the end of 2019, Gen interviewed Gillian Triggs, the former head of the Australian Human Rights Commission and current Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. Gillian chats with Gen about: Australia's...
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REPLAY: Kevin Rudd on why Murdoch is a "cancer on our democracy"
In 2020, Gen had the privilege to interview the former PM, Kevin Rudd, about his campaign for a royal commission into the Murdoch empire. They discuss: Why media diversity is so important How the Murdoch empire influences media coverage, politics and public discourse What you can do to speak up…
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REPLAY: The horror of China's 're-education' camps W/ Nuria Yu & Nathan Ruser
In 2021, Gen spoke to Nuria Yu and Nathan Ruser about the ongoing persecution of the Uyghur ethnic group in China. It's estimated that up to 2 million Uyghurs have been detained in 're-education' camps that are similar to the concentration camps of World War II. There's evidence the Chinese...
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REPLAY: Meet the student who sued his super company over climate change. W/ Paul Govind and Mark McVeigh
We may be on a break, but you can still listen to some of our favourite episodes! In 2021, Josh chatted to Paul Govind and Mark McVeigh about why young people are suing companies and governments over climate change. At age 23, Mark took his super company, REST, to court. He argued the $57bn…
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IN-DEPTH: Can we save democracy? W/Iain Walker & Tim Hollo
We have finally reached the last episode of season 5 on the decline of democracy and boy is it a good one! This week Rhiannon brings you two incredibly passionate guests, Iain Walker and Tim Hollo. Iain is the executive director of New Democracy – a research organisation established to ensure...
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TRAILBLAZER: Using music and education to inspire social change and international peace-building W/Janielle Beh
Our monthly Trailblazer episodes are back and Rhiannon had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Janielle Beh for this month's episode! After completing her schooling at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, Janielle graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium with a Bachelor of…
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THE WRAP-UP: A gas war in Ukraine? Fishermen defeat Russian navy. Far-right meet in Hungary. Why Honduras’ election matters.
Join Josh and our special guest, Kelly, as they both unpack: Why the potential invasion of Ukraine could cripple Europe’s gas supplies How a group of Irish fishermen took on the Russian navy … and won Why leaders of the far-right are gathering in Budapest next month The global implications of...
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IN-DEPTH: Can the CCP and democracy co-exist? It's complicated. W/Roger Huang
We're back!! After the Christmas holidays, it's time to bring you the final episodes in our series on the decline of democracy. Today, we take a closer look at the Chinese Communist Party. Under Xi Jingping, China has sought to undermine democratic nations and to export its authoritarian form of...
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IN-DEPTH: Are conspiracy theories and political paranoia destroying democracy? W/Jesse Walker
It is the last episode of the year and boy is it a good one!! Rhiannon chats to Jesse Walker, a renowned writer and an editor of Reason magazine, on conspiracy theories and political paranoia, and how they are affecting democracy worldwide. Jesse has written numerous books including his most…
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HUGH’S FINAL WRAP-UP: Refugees sue Facebook. Is the Iran Deal back? The dark side of renewables. A Saharan sports saga.
Join us for Hugh’s final episode on The Wrap Up (more details in the episode!). Today on the show: Why Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for US$150 billion. Can the Iran deal be saved, or is war on the horizon? Protests in Serbia over Europe’s biggest lithium mine. Why Algeria and Morocco are...
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IN-DEPTH: Is India (the world's largest democracy) turning authoritarian? W/ Mauktik Kulkarni
Since receiving its independence in 1947, India has stood as a bastion of democracy in the Indo-Pacific. However, while India boasts a liberal-democratic constitution and a strong culture of political participation, we have seen shifts away from democracy to arguably more authoritarian systems.…
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TRAILBLAZER: Developing a career in cyber security W/ Bronte Munro
It's the first Thursday of the month, so it's time for another Trailblazer Thursday! Today’s guest is Bronte Munro. Bronte is completing her Master of Cybersecurity at Macquarie University and is the Cyber and Technology Fellow at Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA). She also…
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THE WRAP-UP: Ethiopia’s PM *literally* goes to war. Australia helps Solomons. Taiwan's uncertain future. Sweden’s 7-hour female PM.
Join Josh and Hugh as they unpack: Why Ethiopia’s PM has left his palace and is now living on a battlefield. The dramatic events in the Solomon Islands, including why Australia is sending troops there. Competition between the US and China over the future of Taiwan. Sweden’s first female PM (who...
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IN-DEPTH: How has globalisation affected inequality and democracy around the world? W/ Steven Slaughter & Estella Kabachwezi
The world has witnessed unprecedented levels of globalisation over the past few decades, and while it has substantially improved living conditions, communication and flow of information, it has also created new levels of inequality within and between countries. In today's In-Depth episode…
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THE WRAP-UP: Was COP26 worth it? Belarus weaponises migrants. Democratic setback for Thailand. A boycott of the Winter Olympics?
Your fortnightly dose of news is here! Join Josh and Hugh as they unpack: The good, the bad and the ugly from COP26. Why Belarus is flying migrants to the EU border. The latest attempt to silence Thailand's student activists. A potential boycott of the Winter Olympics as China/US tensions rise.…
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IN-DEPTH: What is populism and is it destroying democracy? W/ Anastasia Kapetas & Brandon Wu
The rise of populism in recent years has provoked profound questions around the viability of existing democratic systems and the future of developing democracies. This week we have two insightful guests to discuss the rise of populism and how it is influencing democracy around the world. First…
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TRAILBLAZER: Turning your love for international affairs into a meaningful career in research W/ Daria Impiombato
We are back with our new Trailblazer Thursdays - our special monthly episode where we chat to young professionals about their global careers. Today's guest is Daria Impiombato, a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) International Cyber Policy Centre in Canberra,...
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