The Rachman Review

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Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What to expect in 2025

Gideon hosts an end-of-year discussion with Alexander Gabuev of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, Jeremy Shapiro of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Karin von Hippel of the Royal United Services Institute. They discuss what we can expect from the incoming Trump presidency, the prospects for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine, and China’s strengthening ties with Russia. Clip: Fox 13 News Free links to read more on this topic: FT Person of the Year: Donald Trump Putin says Trump’s Ukraine proposals merit attention Xi Jinping prioritises consumers over chips as concerns over growth mount AI admin tools pose a threat to national security Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
19 DEC

Fear and euphoria in Damascus

Gideon talks to FT Middle East correspondent Raya Jalabi about what she found when she drove from Beirut into Damascus shortly after the toppling of President Assad. What signs are there that the rebel group HTS will be able to manage a peaceful transition of power and end the country’s civil war? Clip: AFP Free links to read more on this topic: Netanyahu and Erdoğan compete to be the Middle East’s strongman Assad dispatched $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow Now Syria can dream of a future again Justice for the victims of Assad’s atrocities in Syria How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min
12 DEC

Will Trump pull America back from the world?

One of the most important groups of advisers around Donald Trump are the 'restrainers'. They want to radically reduce America’s commitments to global security alliances. Gideon talks to Dan Caldwell, a leading restrainer and military veteran who believes the Iraq war was a 'monstrous crime'. Clip: Face the Nation Free links to read more on this topic: Foreign Affairs article: Trump Must Not Betray “America First” The tragedy of Iraq, 20 years on Nato chief warns Donald Trump of ‘dire threat’ to US if Ukraine pushed into bad peace deal The west should not succumb to cynical regret over Syria Trump swoops into Paris as Europe prepares for a more transactional relationship Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
5 DEC

Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout

Gideon talks to FT contributing editor Kim Ghattas about the rebel advances in Syria that have taken place in the wake of Israel’s bombardment of President Bashar al-Assad’s Hizbollah allies in Lebanon. Will Assad’s backers in Iran and Russia hold firm and can the ceasefire agreement in neighbouring Lebanon hold? Clip: Channel 4 News Free links to read more on this topic: Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
28 NOV

Can Britain's ties with the US survive a second Trump presidency?

Gideon talks to Sir Alex Younger, former head of Britain's secret intelligence service MI6, about the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. They discuss Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard for the role of US director of national intelligence and they also consider what Britain needs to do to secure a role for itself in the world order. Free links to read more on this topic: Keir Starmer to urge G20 leaders to ‘double down’ on Ukraine support Bill Burns and Richard Moore: Intelligence partnership helps the US and UK stay ahead in an uncertain world Where Trump could surprise on the upside Ask Shrimsley: how do I keep a relationship special? Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 min
21 NOV

What Elon Musk gains from a friend in the White House

Gideon talks to Sebastian Mallaby, author of a best-selling book on Silicon Valley called The Power Law. They discuss the reason why Elon Musk decided to back Donald Trump for president, what the entrepreneur will bring to the Trump administration, and what Musk's businesses stand to gain. Clip: WFAA TV Free links to read more on this topic: Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0 Elon Musk is an unguided geopolitical missile Valuations at Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI set to soar in new deals Elon Musk’s gamble on Donald Trump pays off Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
14 NOV

The ideology behind Xi Jinping’s China

Kevin Rudd, the former Australian prime minister, has made a life-long study of China’s leadership. He tells Gideon how an understanding of Communist ideology helps explain Xi Jinping’s decision to roll back on the market reforms of his predecessor Deng Xiaoping. They are also a crucial guide to what could happen next. Clip: Sky News Australia Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: US-China relations will depend on which Trump shows up US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus Sinologist Li Cheng: ‘America is not in the mood to study China’ ‘Too boring’: Chinese students are sleeping through propaganda Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 min
7 NOV

What will Donald Trump's second term in office look like?

Gideon talks to his colleague Ed Luce and to Susan Glasser of the New Yorker about what to expect from a second Trump presidency. Clip: Fox News Free links to read more on this topic: How Trump won in maps and charts Trump’s new world order Elon Musk’s gamble on Donald Trump pays off Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Samantha Giovinco. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gideon Rachman

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17 Ratings

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23 Jan

Bravo Daily team!

It’s concise, it’s considered, always topical. You walk away with a grasp of the issues, the benefit of Gideon’s thoughtful questioning and access to leading commentators. Brilliant.
Terrific podcast

12/06/2022

ro55hh

Can anyone tell me what the background piano music is.
A great listen

28/06/2021

tslewis4

This is one of those podcasts where when you’re not interested in an episode, you feel as though you really should be! The host does two great things: finds interesting “behind the scenes” people to speak with, then makes each episode all about them, rather than himself. At the same time the host’s questions are interesting and penetrating. Really makes me wish the FT was just not so expensive to subscribe to!

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.