The Rachman Review

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The Rachman Review

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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Israel presses its military advantage

    Gideon talks to Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East programme at Chatham House in London, about what Israel and Iran may be planning for their next move as the region slides towards all-out war. Clips: The Telegraph; BBC Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Middle East at war: 12 key moments  Oil prices climb as Iran missile attack prompts supply fears Israel steps up offensive against Hizbollah as region braces for retaliation How Israeli spies penetrated Hizbollah 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

  2. 26 SEPT

    How will Hizbollah respond to Israel’s Lebanon onslaught?

    Gideon talks to Kim Ghattas, an FT contributing editor based in Beirut, about Israel’s decision to step up its war against Lebanon’s Hizbollah. How will the militant group and its allies respond, and can the war be contained? Clips: Sky News; The Guardian Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Israel tells troops to prepare for possible ground offensive in Lebanon Military briefing: Israeli intelligence and air force use ‘victory doctrine’ against Hizbollah  ‘Leave your homes now’: Lebanon endures bloodiest day in decades Its strategy may lie in ruins, but Hizbollah will not admit defeat 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.

    20 min

  3. 19 SEPT

    Does the UN still matter? With António Guterres

    As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Gideon Rachman speaks to António Guterres, secretary-general of the UN. Guterres explains why he thinks the organisation remains indispensable - as the world struggles to get to grips with an array of daunting global challenges - including war and climate change. Clip: The Guardian Free links: World must exit ‘highway to climate hell’, UN boss warns, as records are again broken China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks ‘Enfeebled’ UN fights for relevance in divided world Alarm raised on sea level rise and ocean warming as Pacific Islands leaders meet Nobel winners hit out at removal of fossil fuels from draft UN pact China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman 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 and Simon Panayi. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  4. 12 SEPT

    Why Russians are still backing Putin

    Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region of Russia represented another sign that Vladimir Putin’s invasion is not going to plan. But numerous setbacks, and the sanctions regime imposed by the west, have so far failed to loosen the Russian leader’s grip on power. Gideon discusses why Russians are still backing Putin with Alexander Gabuev of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.  Clip: Deutsche Welle Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Vladimir Putin visits Mongolia despite international arrest warrant US accuses China of directly supporting Russia’s ‘war machine’ The Kremlin princelings cementing Putin’s rule Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps: latest updates 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. 5 SEPT

    The truth behind QAnon’s lies

    Gideon talks to Gabriel Gatehouse about his new book, The Coming Storm: A Journey into the Heart of the Conspiracy Machine. They discuss the US Republican party’s embrace of far-fetched conspiracy theories, and how these are being deployed in the upcoming presidential election. Clip: CNN Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Conspiracy theories are being baked into American politics A mind-infecting virus: the dark dreams of QAnon Misinformed about misinformation America’s election year battle over who polices online disinformation 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

  6. 29 AUG

    Japan raises its defences

    Gideon talks to Takako Hikotani of the Asia Society Policy Institute about how Japanese attitudes towards security have changed in light of the war in Ukraine and China’s more aggressive stance in the South China Sea. Clips: CNA Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Japan says China’s airspace incursion ‘totally unacceptable’ Never a zealot, Fumio Kishida showed a surprising fearlessness China rejects Nato accusations of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine US and Japan announce ‘most significant’ upgrade to military alliance 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 Simon Panayi. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  7. 22 AUG

    Ukraine wrongfoots Russia in Kursk

    Ben Hall, the FT’s Europe editor, discusses Ukraine’s Kursk incursion with Andriy Zagorodnyuk, former defence minister and chair of the Centre for Defence Strategies in Kyiv. What is the strategy behind the move? How could it affect the fighting elsewhere on the frontline and could it prove to be a turning point in the war?  Clips: Global News; France 24 To take part in the audience survey mentioned by Benn, and to be in with the chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, click here. Click here to find T&Cs for the prize draw. Free links to read more on this topic: Ukraine wants to create ‘buffer zone’ with Kursk incursion, says Zelenskyy ‘People are horrified’: Moscow turns to reluctant conscripts to defend Kursk How Ukraine pulled off its biggest gamble: invading Russia Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps: latest updates Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Benn Hall. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Simon Panayi. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  8. 15 AUG

    Maduro’s humiliating election

    Michael Stott, the FT’s Latin America editor, talks to Phil Gunson, a Caracas-based senior analyst for the International Crisis Group and Michael Shifter, former president of the Inter-American Dialogue think-tank in Washington, about the crisis in Venezuela. How long can Maduro cling to power, having so obviously lost the July election. Clips: Channel 4 News, The Economic Times To take part in the audience survey mentioned by Michael, and to be in with the chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, click here. Click here to find T&Cs for the prize draw. Free links to read more on this topic: How Venezuela’s Maduro is clinging on to power Venezuela ramps up fear campaign after disputed presidential vote Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s contested president Nicolás Maduro blocks access to X amid feud with Elon Musk Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Michael Stott. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Simon Panayi. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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