Around the World with Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo

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Around the World with Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo is ORF America's debut podcast, which delivers clear, insightful analysis of the most important developments in geopolitics from the past week. New episodes are available every Friday. For more about ORF America's research and events, visit orfamerica.org.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode #8 - U.S. National Security Strategy, Thailand-Cambodia Dispute

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo break down the newly released U.S. National Security Strategy, highlighting its differences from past strategies in terms of structure and priorities. They also touch on renewed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, exploring the historical roots of the border dispute, domestic political drivers in both countries, and ASEAN’s role.

    25 min

  2. DEC 5

    Episode #7 - Ukraine Negotiations, Putin in India, Honduras Elections

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo discuss the latest status of the Ukraine negotiations, which have been revised from a 28-point plan to a 19-point plan. They also touch on Putin’s visit to India and its impact on the future of India-Russia relations, as well as Trump’s influence in the recent Honduras elections.

    23 min

  3. NOV 21

    Episode #6 — China's Political Purges, Saudi-U.S Ties, Russia Oil Sanctions

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo speak with Neil Thomas, Chinese Politics Fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis, who breaks down China's domestic politics and Xi Jinping's consolidation of power. Later on, Dhruva and Rachel discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent visit to the White House and the global impact of Russian oil sanctions.

    32 min

  4. NOV 14

    Episode #5 — U.S. Shutdown Ends, Pakistan Army Leadership, al-Sharaa in Syria

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo recap the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and its implications for both domestic and international politics. They also cover Pakistan's passing of its 27th constitutional amendment — effectively boosting Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir’s power — as well as Syria’s future with its new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and his most recent visit to Washington.

    23 min

  5. NOV 7

    Episode #4 — Sudan Civil War, Dutch Elections, New Nuclear Age

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo unpack Sudan’s escalating civil war and its geopolitical implications for nations such as Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somaliland. They also recap the Netherlands’ latest elections and the potential return to nuclear testing following Trump’s recent announcement.

    32 min

  6. OCT 31

    Episode #3 — U.S.-China Truce, Frozen Russian Assets, Venezuela Tensions

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo cover Trump's Asia tour, the complexities surrounding frozen Russian assets in Europe, and the escalating situation in Venezuela amidst recent U.S. involvement.

    22 min

  7. OCT 24

    Episode #2 — Ukraine Talks, Japan's New Prime Minister, U.S.-Australia Ties

    In this week's episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo delve into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to D.C. and Putin-Trump talks. They also cover the recent election of Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and U.S.-Australia relations with focuses on rare earth agreements and the AUKUS pact.

    19 min

  8. OCT 17

    Episode #1 — Gaza Hostages, Gaza Hostages, U.S.-China Politics, & France's PM

    In the premiere episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo discuss Trump's recent trip to the Middle East and the recent ceasefire agreement, U.S.-China trade tensions, and political instability in France. For more of ORF America's analysis and events, visit orfamerica.org.

    21 min
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Around the World with Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo is ORF America's debut podcast, which delivers clear, insightful analysis of the most important developments in geopolitics from the past week. New episodes are available every Friday. For more about ORF America's research and events, visit orfamerica.org.

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