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  1. What Is Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy?

    JAN 23

    What Is Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy?

    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.

    1h 10m
  2. Intrigue's 2025 Geopolitical Predictions

    JAN 13

    Intrigue's 2025 Geopolitical Predictions

    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.

    1h 9m
  3. Special Edition: What's next for Syria?

    12/13/2024

    Special Edition: What's next for Syria?

    Summary In 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.

    50 min
  4. 🗳️ Musk-querading into January

    11/27/2024

    🗳️ Musk-querading into January

    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-fa51c020 Subscribe to International Intrigue here: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  5. 📥 Stay Tuned

    11/22/2024

    📥 Stay Tuned

    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.

    1 min
  6. 🗳️Welcome to Trump's America

    11/08/2024

    🗳️Welcome to Trump's America

    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.

    53 min
  7. 🗳️ Closing Pitch

    11/01/2024

    🗳️ Closing Pitch

    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 pitches 22:00-30:00 — 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.

    1h 7m
  8. Intrigue Events: Securing Tomorrow – The Future of Cyber Threats and Global Defense

    10/28/2024

    Intrigue Events: Securing Tomorrow – The Future of Cyber Threats and Global Defense

    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.

    1h 9m
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  • Creator
    International Intrigue
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
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    © International Intrigue 2025
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