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Does the Trump administration have a strategy in the Middle East? What is the trajectory of Erdogan's regime? Is free speech being defended on campuses? In this weekly podcast, brought to you by The Pinsker Centre, university students and experts alike will discuss these questions and many more, on topics including domestic British policy, the Middle East and global diplomacy.
The Pinsker Centre hosts People Talk... Politics, a government show with 65 episodes published.
The Rt Hon. Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee DBE served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland (2016-17 and 2020-2021) whilst Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. She now sits in the House of Lords, is the chair of
This conversation, originally recorded in the Summer of 2025, sees Matthew D'Ancona, author of Post-Truth: The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back (2017), sit down with Sophie Seitler, a Policy Fellow at the Pinsker C
In this episode, Stephen Evans, former British Ambassador to Afghanistan, High Commissioner to Bangladesh and NATO assistant secretary general, sits down with Ava Grainger Williams, policy fellow at the Pinsker Centre. T
Over the past two years, the Middle East has experienced seismic geopolitical shifts. Most recently, tensions between Israel and Iran escalated to new levels, with the U.S. also intervening to strike Iranian nuclear faci
In this episode, Policy Fellow James Abrahams and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discuss a vision for a better future. Ahmed grew up in the Middle East, spending time in Gaza during his childhood. He is now a senior fellow at the
In this special edition of the podcast, we sit down with Colonel Richard Kemp, discussing Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership, the ensuing conflict, and the the impact beyond the Middle East. Ri
In this episode, Noah Arazi, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellow, sits down with Nile Gardiner, Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, to discuss Britain's recent trade deal with the US, the
In this episode, Policy Fellows James Abrahams and Sophie Seitler discuss all things NATO. They look at internal and external challenges faced by member states, like whether nations are positioned to adequately increase
John Spencer is the Chief of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point's Modern Warfare Institute, and the Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute. Spencer also has over 25 years of active military service as an infa
In this episode, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellows Nadav, Sophia and Ava examine French influence in the Middle East today. They discuss the unique nature of the Franco-Lebanese relationship, and whether France are uniquely
In this episode, Jacob Gibson, a Policy Fellow at the Pinsker Centre, interviews the Shalom Hartman Institute's Rabbi Elhanan Miller. The pair discuss leadership changes in some of Israel's neighbouring countries, and wh
In our first episode of 2025, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellow, Charles Aldous, sits down with Lord Brady. The pair discuss major changes in British politics over the past two decades, before focussing on Lord Brady's tenure
Tune in for the new episode of People Talk…Politics! Max, Samantha and Felix discuss whether Israel is disproportionately targeted by international organisations. They debated whether the anti-Israel bias in the UN Human
Our Policy Fellow Lucas Blasco Argullós recently interviewed Shaun Pinner, an ex-British soldier who served in the Ukrainian army, was captured by the Russians and released in a prisoner swap. They discussed Shaun’s extr
In the new podcast episode, our Policy Fellow Ellie Guaschi interviewed Professor Kian Tajbakhsh, former political prisoner in Iran released during a prisoner swap under the Obama administration. Professor Tajbakhsh shar
In this podcast episode, Policy Fellows Blerton, Alex and Jack discussed the economic, political, and security implications of China’s involvement in the Middle East as the US is perceived to be disengaging from the regi
Tune in for the new episode of People Talk...Politics! Our Policy Fellows Alex, Blerton and Jack discuss how emerging technologies are changing the character of warfare. They consider the ethical concerns surrounding the
In this episode of People Talk...Politics, our Policy Fellow Matthew Brooker interviewed Rt Hon Sir David Lidington CBE, UK's longest serving Minister for European Affairs, Leader of the House of Commons, Lord Chancellor
As Britain's involvement in a war does not seem like an outrageous fantasy anymore, our Policy Fellows Lucas, Baran and Orla discuss whether the UK defence spending is sufficient, explore the role defence may play in the
Is an AI revolution upon us? In this episode of People Talk...Politics, Policy Fellows Calista Toner and Jonathan Gibson delve into the debate about opportunities and dangers associated with AI. They discuss how AI is re
Dr. Stephen Evans
Emeritus University Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Baylor University · Footsteps Dance Company
1 appearance on this show
Behnam Ben Taleblu
Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow · Foundation for Defense of Democracies
1 appearance on this show
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
resident senior fellow · Realign for Palestine
1 appearance on this show
John Spencer
Professor Emeritus of Law, Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association · Modern War Institute
1 appearance on this show
Shaun Pinner
former British Army soldier and journalist · Ukraine
1 appearance on this show
Paul Gross
Co-Founder & CEO of Remora · Menachem Begin Heritage Center
4 appearances on this show
Asaf Romirowsky
Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa
1 appearance on this show
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