Oct 22, 20261h 4mS4
Pakistan is under pressure. Its economy is struggling, insurgencies threaten internal stability, and tensions with India remain unresolved. But with China investing heavily in its strategic infrastructure and Saudi...
About this Podcast:
The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical think tank.Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.
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What is The Focus about?
The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical think tank. Hosted by Dr. John Bruni, a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media, The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs.
What has The Focus covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Dispatches from India | Pakistan Caught between India, Saudi Arabia & China | LTGEN (Ret.) Ravi Shankar" (22 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Where’s the Evidence? | Prof. Avi Loeb" (15 October 2026, 52 minutes), and "Trump’s November Nightmare? | Scott Lucas" (2 October 2026, 82 minutes).
How often does The Focus publish?
The Focus publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Focus?
Booking probability for The Focus is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Focus requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Focus's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Focus?
The strongest fits for The Focus are Defense & International Affairs. The Focus has a society audience.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #29
Where’s the Evidence? | Prof. Avi Loeb
Oct 15, 202652 minS4You’ve heard the extraordinary UAP claims. But how do you judge them when the evidence remains out of reach? Harvard astrophysicist Professor Avi Loeb joins Dr John Bruni on The Focus to examine the claims...
Episode #27
Trump’s November Nightmare? | Scott Lucas
Oct 2, 20261h 22mS4Could the November 2026 US midterms reshape Donald Trump’s presidency—and how far would the consequences travel beyond America? Dr John Bruni welcomes Professor Scott Lucas to The Focus for a discussion of...
Episode #26
Strategy in the 21st Century
Sep 24, 202657 minS4Can military superiority compensate for bad strategy? In this special episode of The Focus, Dr John Bruni speaks with Sir Lawrence Freedman—one of the world’s foremost authorities on strategy and...
Episode #25
The Multicultural Myth
Sep 17, 20261h 8mS4Australia is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse societies—but is it truly multicultural? In Episode 116 of The Focus, Dr John Bruni speaks with Associate Professor Salvatore Babones, political...
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Episode #23
25 YEARS AFTER 9/11
Sep 10, 20261h 55mS4On September 10, 2001, the United States stood at the height of its power. Twenty-five years later, what happened to the American moment? In this special 25th-anniversary episode of The Focus, Dr John Bruni sits down...
- Sep 3, 20261h 14mS4
What if Russia’s most dangerous weapon isn’t the one that starts a war — but the one that keeps us permanently on the edge of one? From drones over European airports and sabotage to cyberattacks...
Aug 20, 20261h 17mS4India has spent decades pursuing strategic autonomy. But what happens when the world around it begins choosing sides? In this episode of The Focus Podcast, Dr John Bruni is joined by LTGEN (Ret.) Ravi Shankar to examine...
- Aug 6, 20261h 43mS4
From pandemics and wars to artificial intelligence, geopolitical rivalry, and presidential candidates, the pace of change has never been faster. Yet governments, businesses and intelligence agencies continue to be...
Episode #20
How Colombia defeated the FARC | Part 2
Jul 24, 20261h 15mS4How did Colombia defeat the FARC—and what can other democracies learn from its experience? In Part 2 of my conversation with General Alberto José Mejía Ferrero, former Commander of the Colombian...
Episode #19
How Colombia Defeated the FARC
Jul 17, 20261h 10mS4How does a democracy defeat one of the world's longest-running insurgencies? For more than fifty years, Colombia fought a brutal conflict against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)—a war fuelled by...
- Jul 10, 20261h 3mS4
In Part 2 of this in-depth conversation, Dr John Bruni continues his discussion with economist Dr Jenny Gordon to examine one of the defining questions of the 21st century: who shapes the global economic system in an...
- Jul 3, 20261h 10mS4
Few conflicts have shaped global politics as profoundly—or generated as much division—as the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians. Yet meaningful discussion is often replaced by slogans, outrage, and...
Episode #15
Can Japan Hold Its Own In The Indo-Pacific?
Jun 25, 202659 minS4Can Japan become the Indo-Pacific's indispensable strategic power? For decades, Japan has been viewed as an economic powerhouse constrained by its post-war constitution and reliance on the United States for its...
- Jun 18, 20261h 1mS4
🌐 The global balance is shifting. For decades, economists claimed trade would keep the peace—but what happens when the world’s two biggest superpowers weaponise trade against each other? 🇺🇸 vs 🇨🇳 Who...
- Jun 12, 20261h 44mS4
Britain’s Defence Secretary has resigned. NATO is transforming. Europe is rearming. So is Britain 🇬🇧 still a serious power? Against this backdrop, the recent resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over the...
Episode #12
Roy Casagranda | The Great Realignment
Jun 4, 20261h 46mS4A global power shift is underway—and most people haven't realised how profound it is. From the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine, China, energy security, economics, and the future of American power...
- May 28, 20261h 1mS4
Are UFOs real — or are humans simply terrible witnesses? In this thought-provoking episode of The Focus Podcast, Avi Loeb joins John Bruni to explore the dangerous intersection of UFOs/UAPs, artificial...
- May 21, 202659 minS4
For decades, the West operated under a simple assumption: American power would underpin global stability indefinitely. But today, that assumption is under growing pressure. In this episode of The Focus Podcast, John...
- May 15, 20261h 3mS4
What happens when middle powers stop trusting the old global order? In this episode of The Focus, host John Bruni speaks with Kishore Mahbubani — one of the world’s leading geopolitical thinkers &mdash...
Recent guests
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Scott Lucas
Professor of International Studies at the Clinton Institute in Dublin, founder of EA WorldView, University College Dublin’s Clinton Institute
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Dr Ramzy Baroud
Palestinian author, historian, and academic, The Palestine Chronicle
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Dr Jenny Gordon
The Mother in Lawsome, Communication Specialist, Lowy Institute
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Roy Casagranda
Professor of Government, Austin Community College
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