Intrigue Outloud

In this fascinating interview with nuclear expert Ankit Panda we discuss the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and its implications for global nuclear deterrence. He argues that Iran's strategy appears aimed at regionalizing the conflict across the Gulf to generate diplomatic pressure, while questioning the credibility of claims about Iran's imminent nuclear weapons capability. We discussed:How the succession to Ayatollah Khamenei's more hardline son could alter Iran's longstanding restraint on both missile ranges and nuclear weaponization.The troubling lessons other nations (particularly U.S. adversaries like North Korea) may draw from Iran's fate (nuclear weapons provide the ultimate deterrent against regime change). How both adversarial and allied proliferation dynamics are re-surging in ways unseen since the Cold War, with countries from Seoul to Stockholm reconsidering their nuclear postures. Panda critiques last year's bombing campaign as ultimately counterproductive to nonproliferation goals, leaving 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium unaccounted for and eliminating IAEA verification continuity. Despite the current trajectory, Panda maintains that any sustainable resolution to Iran's nuclear program will require diplomatic engagement—though achieving that will prove extraordinarily difficult given how recent events have validated North Korea's narrative about the risks of cooperation with the West.Bio: Ankit Panda is the Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on nuclear strategy, escalation, missiles and missile defense, space security, and US alliances. He is the author of Kim Jong Un and the Bomb: Survival and Deterrence in North Korea and Indo-Pacific Missile Arsenals: Avoiding Spirals and Mitigating Risks, and his forthcoming book is The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon. His work has appeared in outlets including the New York Times, the Economist, the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and he serves as editor-at-large at The Diplomat, where he hosts the Asia Geopolitics podcast.

Welcome back to Intrigue Outloud! The US has officially entered its Trump 2.0 era, so we decided to have a chat to reflect on his predecessor's foreign policy legacy. We talk about Biden's approach in Ukraine, whether he was played by Bibi Netanyahu in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and how the last four years of US-China competition is setting Trump up for a tumultuous second term.Subscribe to International Intrigue, the 5-minute daily global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! To get settled in 2025 we thought we'd record a special episode to discuss the year ahead. John, Helen, and Jeremy trade takes on the future of Maduro's Venezuela, whether ISIS is making a comeback in post-Assad Syria, the prospects for a hot conflict between China and Taiwan, and much more. Stick around for the end to see Helen and JD go head to head in a legendary geopolitical trivia showdown.Subscribe to International Intrigue, the 5-minute daily global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this special edition on Syria one week after Assad's downfall, Helen, John and Jeremy discuss:The recent developments in Syria following Assad's flight to Russia, the role of HTS in governing Idlib, and the implications of regional powers' involvement. The complexities of the Syrian conflict, the potential for civil war, and the skepticism surrounding HTS's ability to govern effectively. We also give the view from Israel and Iran as well as Turkey's strategic gains and the shifting geopolitical landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Kristen discuss developments in Rome at a conference attracting numerous foreign ministers as the G7 meets right next door, closing Italy’s hosting year.John dives into what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, would mean for Washington and the country, plus what some of the 47ths cabinet picks could mean for Trump’s policy.John mentioned the Musk and Ramaswamy’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal which you can read here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/musk-and-ramaswamy-the-doge-plan-to-reform-government-supreme-court-guidance-end-executive-power-grab-fa51c020Subscribe to International Intrigue here: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but our expert co-host and chief executive, John Fowler, has lost his voice! This means today’s edition of the pod is postponed—but don’t worry, we’ll be back as soon as he’s ready to speak again.Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Trump's America. On January 20th, former President Donald Trump will become the 47th president. In the meantime, he is President-elect. Washington, as we know it, has changed and will evolve over the next some 10 weeks. Is this a surprise? Tune in. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into if newspapers should endorse candidates, each campaign's closing pitches, the period after November 5th and who countries around the world are hoping the American people vote for. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.3:00-8:00 — Harris’ remarks at the Ellipse 8:00-20:00 — Campaign’s closing pitches22:00-30:00 — Post-election period 30:00 — 40:00 — Newspaper endorsements 40:00 — 42:00 — Campaigns in one-line 42:00 — 53:00 — Cabinet pick 58:00 — 1:06:00 — Who other countries want to win Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Intrigue Events! The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that. Our mission is to discover, contextualize, and analyze the consequences of global political events. Intrigue Events transforms these insights into vibrant, engaging experiences where professionals connect, hear exclusive insights, and engage in dynamic discussions. On October 24th we hosted an event in partnership with Samsung at their Future Center in Washington DC: “Securing Tomorrow: The Future of Cyber Threats and Global Defense.” Our incredible guests from the State Department, DARPA, and SentinelOne offered great insight into the growing role of cybersecurity in a geopolitically active world. Enjoy! Chapters: 0:00-2:00 Opening Remarks from Intrigue's Helen Zhang 2:00-4:30 Remarks from Eric Tamarkin – Director & Senior Public Policy Counsel at Samsung 4:30-27:50 Liesyl Franz – Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cyberspace Security, Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy at the Department of State 27:50-47:45 Dr. Matt Turek – Deputy Director, Information Innovation Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 47:45-1:08:56 Brandon Wales – Vice President of Cybersecurity Strategy, SentinelOne and Former Executive Director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into foreign interference into the election (both from predictable and unexpected actors) and the two campaigns last pitches to voters for any of the mythical undecided constituents out there. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into what court cases filed across numerous swing states could mean for voters perception of the election, its fairness and legitimacy of the results. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into what each candidate winning in November could mean for Washington's approach to the Middle East and how hype around the election can fuel the betting markets (with a little help from Elon Musk?). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into the vice presidential debate and how escalation (yes, even further escalation) in the Middle East could impact the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into the impact that Biden's speeches and movements have on the Harris campaign and look back at the Trump administration foreign policy record. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into the impact that overseas voters could have on the election as RFK Jr. goes to bat over getting his name removed from state ballots. Plus, some on-the-ground reporting in Washington on what secretaries are doing to mitigate a potential cut to US diplomats pay. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**This episode originally aired July 15th, 2024 (Video Episode Here) .We'll be back next week!--Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. 2024 has been the year of global elections, and this week brought huge changes. We saw the ousting of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Tory. Party by his replacement, Keir Starmer, and the Labour Party. Marie Le Pen's far right takeover in France's parliamentary elections flopped with the most gains from the left, Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian may be a sign of Iran becoming more West-friendly, Japan-Philippines have signed a defense treaty that indicates growing fears of China, and it all comes together in the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington DC. Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Chapters: 0:00 How 2024's Elections are Shifting the Global Order 1:00 Labour takes UK's Elections 5:02 France's Far Right 9:23 Iran's New President 14:18 Japan-Philippines Defense Pact 18:54 Washington NATO Summit 26:43 Will Biden Drop Out of the Race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Kristen hit record just after the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris wrap on their first debate (and first time meeting face-to-face!) in the 2024 election season. From the CHIPS Act to pictures of a Taliban leader’s home, there was more foreign policy intrigue than we banked on. Lucky for you, we had our notes prepared.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Episode HereHi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we start with Ukraine's cabinet shakeup and what it means for the war, as well as Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reputation as a President whose power is now secured by martial law, rather than democratic elections. We then review the latest victory by Germany's AfD party in their regional elections and what it says about the growing far-right presence across the EU. Next is the most recent quarrel in East Asia, where a Chinese plane has breached Japanese airspace for (depending on who you ask) the first time, and China continues to butt heads (ships) with the Philippines in the South China Sea. We wrap things up with a few notable travels by world leaders: Putin in Mongolia, Pope Francis in Indonesia, and Egypt's Sisi in Turkey, and finish with our Pardon the Interruption-inspired game "What's the Word?" Chapters: 0:00-1:30 Intro 1:30-7:10 Ukraine's Cabinet Shakeup7:10-16:10 AfD wins in Germany's elections 16:10-25:38 China Breaches Japan's Airspace and Clashes in SCS 32:10-37:06 What's the Word? Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into what a Democrat win in November could mean for US-China relations. Harris has signaled she will likely continue down the path that President Joe Biden carved out over the past four years when it comes to Beijing but with a VP pick that has been to China nearly 30 times since the late 80s, there's certainly intrigue on if and what could shift. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Episode Here.Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we kick things off with the CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, being arrested by French authorities and the greater conversation of social media and communication platforms' role in cracking down on the unsavory things that happen on their servers. We then go to our main discussion of Canada's new tariffs on EVs and other Chinese-made products, how they affect China's current standard of overproduction, and how China will address its currently deteriorating economy. 0:00-2:20 Intro 2:20-12:25 Pavel Durov (CEO of Telegram) Arrested 12:25-19:55 Canada's EV Tariffs and How China Will Respond 19:55-27:05 The Greater Issues with China's Economy 27:05-34:15 Libya Pauses Oil Production over Central Bank Disputes 34:15-38:41 New Game: Big Deal / Little Deal Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into what a potential Trump 2.0 administration could mean for US-China relations. Former President Donald Trump set the tone for hawkish China policies out of Washington, very much continued by sitting President Joe Biden. So, what would a Republican ticket look to accelerate if they win in November? You heard reported thoughts here first, from a diplomat who was in China for Trump 1.0 even (John). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we took to the windy city to get the scoop on the DNC live from scene. From main stage speeches to off-the-record conversations, the Democrats created a convention that felt like a pep rally for November. With Trump still doing well in the polls, the fight is far from over. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Episode Here.Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob!This week John comes to you from the DNC in Chicago, where Kamala Harris is seeing a massive shift in nationwide polling against Trump. We break down her current standing in the swing states and discuss the role of the media momentum in these results. We then discuss the newest Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the collapse of this week's Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks (and a questionable Netanyahu/Trump call), India PM Modi's trip to Ukraine, and Elon Musk's decision to shut down X in Brazil.Chapters:0:00-1:37 Intro1:37-9:00 Breaking Down Kamala's Polling Momentum9:00-14:58 Greek Tanker on Fire in the Red Sea After Attack14:58-20:00 Ceasefire Negotiations and the Secret Bibi/Trump Call20:00-25:15 Modi's Trip to Kyiv 25:15-30:25 Elon Shuts Down X in Brazil30:25-34:38 Over/Unders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Episode Here.Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we saw a massive shift of momentum in the Russia/Ukraine war, with Ukraine continuing their incursion into Kursk, launching drone attacks, and further tainting Putin's aura of invincibility. Listen for John and Jacob's takes on whether this forward push is sustainable and how the West is viewing it. We also cover the resurgence of Monkeypox (Mpox) and the new declaration of a global health emergency by the WHO, the resignation of Japanese PM Kishida, and if we should be concerned about the recent hacks of both the Trump and Harris campaigns by apparent Iran-backed actors. Our last and newest segment is Over/Under, where Jacob and John take turns posing the likelihood of future geopolitical events. Chapters: 0:00-1:43 Intro 1:43-10:50 Ukraine's Incursion into Kursk 10:50-18:33 WHO Declares Global Health Emergency of Mpox 18:33-23:36 Japanese PM Kishida Steps Down Amid Scandal 23:36-29:00 Trump & Harris Campaigns Hacked – Election Interference? 29:00-31:22 Over/Unders! Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss Trump's return to X, the former President's over two hour conversation with tech titan Elon Musk (including a potential cabinet position) and how the Democrats are prepping for the DNC next week in Chicago. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Video Episode here**For Bangladesh/UK, go to 12:30Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.This week we saw two similar situations of unrest: in Bangladesh, student-led protests ousted the longtime Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, forcing her out of the country while new leader Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus attempts to work with the military and protestors to establish reforms. Meanwhile, a few days of anti-immigration protests in UK following the murder of three girls by a 17-year old falsely accused of being an immigrant caused widespread destruction and eventually roused tens of thousands of counter-protestors.We also cover the latest updates in the Russia/Ukraine War and the historic prisoner swap that freed WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan, among others.Lastly, we try our newest segment: "The Most Important Story Nobody Cares About" where we tackle a story that didn't make headlines and tell you why it matters.Chapters:0:00-1:43 Intro1:43-9:30 Ukraine Ground Assault and Russia's Historic Prisoner Swap9:30-12:30 Sheik Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Protests12:30-17:44 What Bangladesh Tells Us About Global Pressures17:44-25:15 Geopolitical Strategy on How to Handle Global Migration25:15-31:19 The Most Important Story Nobody Cares AboutSubscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss what putting Tim Walz on the Democrat ticket could mean for Harris's chances of winning in November, the governor's views on foreign policy, and his relationship with China dating back to 1989.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week, we watched massive upheaval in Venezuela following President Maduro's claim to his reelection despite much suspicion on the results. John and Jacob unpack Maduro's Venezuela, the strategy of the US and other Western countries supporting the opposition, and how this all could be an opportunity for Brazil and its President Lula. We then switch to the Middle East, where traded attacks by Hezbollah on the Golan Heights and Israel on Beirut have massively escalated the prospects for a hot conflict, made even worse by Israel's assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Lastly, we try out our newest segment: "The Most Important Story Nobody Gives a Sh*t About" where we tackle a story that didn't make headlines and tell you why it matters. Chapters: 0:00-1:37 Intro 1:37-15:00 Maduro's Venezuela and the Global Intrigue 15:00-26:11 The Middle East heats up (watch out for Turkey!) 26:11-31:41 The Most Important Story Nobody Gives a Sh*t About Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was supposed to be a slow news week as we all digested a brand new race for president but nevertheless Venezuela had elections, the Middle East a few assassinations and a number of foreign countries has US election interference on the mind.This week, we discuss what the latest global developments mean for the two candidates, who looks most likely to chosen for Kamala Harris's VP slot and how the DNC, once seen as a snooze fest, could end up bringing embassies after all.Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Full video here.Welcome to Intrigue Events!The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that.On July 24th, we hosted an event at the Australian Embassy in DC, "How Internet Culture Shapes Our World: Memes, Deep Fakes, and Virality," with some incredible guests in tech, social media, the private sector, and government.Chapters:0:00-0:46 Intro0:46-1:30 Welcome1:30-15:37 Remarks from Ambassador/Former Prime Minister Dr. Kevin Rudd15:38-29:10 Digital Deception: Ginny Badanes, Democracy Forward ‪@Microsoft‬29:14-41:31 Memes and Virality: Lacey Dickinson, Social Strategist at The Other 98%41:31-56:05 : AI in Geopolitics: Helen Toner, former Open AI Board Member and Director of Strategy at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University56:05-57:23 Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Full Video Episode here.Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week, we continue investigating the craziness of the 2024 US Election shakeup and grand entrance of presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, unpacking her foreign policy strategy especially during Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious visit to Washington D.C. We then examine some recent bumps in the US/Mexico/China love triangle, and end with a discussion on the implications of the passing of Vietnam General Secretary Trong. Chapters: 0:00-1:10 Intro 1:10-9:10 President Kamala Harris? 9:10-17:10 Pro-Palestine Protests in DC and Netanyahu's Address to Congress 17:10-22:27 US/China/Mexico 22:27-27:28 Vietnamese Gen Sec Trong Dead 27:28-30:06 Wrapup Subscribe to International Intrigue, the free 5-minute global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee for President. And that's the sum total of what we know about how the electoin will go from here!This week, we discuss what her lightning-fast ascent to the top of the ticket means for US foreign policy, and how leaders in capitals around the world make of a potential Harris Administration. Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter.📧 Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we get a weekend off? Only kidding but it has been a wild past two weekends between an assassination attempt and President Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic candidate, stepping aside. While Kristen was in Milwaukee for the RNC, Republicans united around Trump as foreign delegations tried to squeeze time in with potential 2.0 administration bigwigs. The uncertainty now lies in the Democrat camp where Vice President Kamala Harris looks to be an obvious frontrunner but isn't without her adversaries. John and Kristen discuss the implications of the US political drama and what it means.👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter.📧 Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi folks, John here. Both Kristen and I are in the field talking to sources and trying to get close to the people in the rooms where decisions are made. We hear you about the audio quality - it's not the best it could be, but if you can bear with us, we'll back in our home studios soon. Until then, we hope you enjoy our timely, insightful and most importantly, free(!) content.Who noticed the NATO summit even happened? The shadow Biden's future cast over the proceedings obscured the relatively important takeaways from the two day summit. And isn't that the problem? If the president's future is more important than the work he's elected to do, it feels a little like the tail is wagging the dog. John and Kristen discuss the implications of the US political drama and what it means. 👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter.📧 Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK has a new Prime Minister, and the US doesn't have a new president... yet! What does a Labour government mean for the 'Special Relationship'?*To the emailers: Kristen apologises for her less than perfect audio, but we'll be back in our home studios soon!Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter.📧 Shoot us an email here.Key takeaways:US Political Climate: There are ongoing debates about President Biden's health and the media's role in shaping public perception. Media outlets have shifted their narrative, facing criticism for potentially downplaying Biden's cognitive issues.Foreign Policy Focus: The Biden administration's foreign policy decisions are still made with input from key figures like Blinken and Sullivan, even as domestic policy decisions remain somewhat opaque.UK Election Results: The Labour Party won a significant victory in the UK election, leading to discussions on what this means for UK foreign policy, particularly in relation to the US and NATO. The Labour Party's stance on Brexit and its commitment to NATO and Ukraine were highlighted.Labour's Foreign Policy Strategy: Labour's approach to foreign policy is described as "progressive realism," focusing on using realistic means to achieve progressive ends. This includes a strong commitment to NATO and supporting Ukraine, distancing themselves from the previous leadership under Jeremy Corbyn.Future Implications: There is speculation on how the Labour Party, under Keir Starmer, will navigate relationships with global powers, particularly the US, depending on the outcome of the US election. Labour needs to balance domestic priorities with maintaining strong international alliances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin or Benjamin Netanyahu make of Biden's stumbling performance? Did we learn anything about Trump or Biden's foreign policy 2.0? Will Biden even be the candidate come November?Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their reaction to the Trump-Biden debate last night. 👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter.📧 Shoot us an email here.Key takeaways:Biden's performance in the debate raised concerns about his fitness to leadThe Democratic Party may need to replace Biden if they want to win over undecided votersTrump's worldview is isolationist, while Biden's is more aligned with traditional alliancesThe candidates' views on foreign policy, including NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war, differ significantlyThe messaging on Israel-Gaza relations is not clear for BidenChina is an area of common ground between the parties, with both candidates likely to take a tough stance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Intriguers! We'll be back soon posting new and exciting content in this feed, but in the meantime, check out an episode of our sister podcast Intrigue Explained. On this episode, Intrigue co-founders John Fowler and Helen Zhang are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski of ExplainTrade to discuss the COP28 Summit in Dubai. Check out more episodes of Intrigue Explained here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 100 episodes, we're taking a break from Intrigue Outloud for a few weeks to create something even better. If you love this podcast, you'll love what we're making next, so make sure you stick around this channel!If you have feedback to help us make Intrigue audio even better, email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting between Xi and Biden: how it happened, why it happened when it happened, and what it all means.Thanks to our sponsor, Talk Eastern Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss a major breakthrough for rebel forces in Myanmar, and the risky political gambit that set off protests in Madrid.Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and managing editor Jeremy Dicker join (live from the Intrigue retreat in Austin, Texas) to discuss the challenges of covering the war in Israel and Gaza from far away, and why it feels different than other global conflict zones.Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the historic meeting between Australia's Anthony Albanese and China's Xi Jinping, and to examine the new visa-free travel program sweeping across Africa.Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Khaled Elgindy joins to discuss Palestinian politics, the legacy of Mahmoud Abbas, and who can take up the Palestinian cause on the "day after" Abbas leaves office.Khaled is the director of the Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs at the Middle East Institute and a former adviser to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah.Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss protests in Bangladesh and later gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Israel's ground operation in Gaza on Thursday morning, and to explain why Biden wants - but may struggle - to prevent a wider war. Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the return of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and the potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland.Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss the flurry of diplomatic activity across the Middle East.Thanks to our sponsor, Ryse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss this past weekend's elections in Poland, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Australia.Thanks to our sponsor, Patent Drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Ethan is joined by Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro, Partner and Director of Geopolitical Analysis at Cognitive Investments, to break down the latest from the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and to consider what the fighting tells us about the state of the world order.Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the fallout from the attacks in Israel this weekend.Thanks to our sponsor, Holi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.