Prof James Ker-Lindsay

James Ker-Lindsay

International relations beyond the headlines. Join James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analysis and expert conversations on the conflicts, ideas and forces shaping our world.

Episodes

  1. 10h ago ·  Video

    009. Who Will Control Europe?

    Why is Europe losing influence—and who is shaping its future? In this conversation, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dr Dimitar Bechev, lecturer at Oxford University and author of The Scramble for Europe: Russia, China, and Turkey Challenging Regional Order, to discuss the balance of power in Europe.  The conversation explores how financial crisis, weaknesses within the European Union, and shifting international relationships have eroded the Continent's ability to shape events. The two consider the objectives pursued by Moscow, Beijing, and Ankara, and what these mean for European security and the future of the European Union. Ultimately, the question remains: can Europe regain strategic autonomy in an increasingly contested world? The Scramble for Europe: Russia, China, and Turkey Challenging Regional Order https://www.amazon.com/Scramble-Europe-Russia-Challenging-Regional-ebook/dp/B0GZT2N8R2/ref=sr_1_1 Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  2. Oct 29 ·  Video

    008. Can Armenia & Azerbaijan Finally Make Peace?

    Can Armenia and Azerbaijan finally make peace after decades of conflict? In this video, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dr Laurence Broers, a leading expert on the South Caucasus, to discuss the roots of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, the wars over Nagorno-Karabakh, and the prospects for a lasting peace agreement between the two countries.  The conversation spans the conflict’s origins in the final years of the Soviet Union, the First Karabakh War, and nearly three decades of unsuccessful international mediation. From there, Dr Broers considers the impact of Azerbaijan’s victory in the 2020 Second Karabakh War, its 2023 offensive, and the mass displacement of Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenian population. He explains why the traditional peace process failed, the current Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations, and the wider geopolitical competition shaping the South Caucasus. Armenia and Azerbaijan: Anatomy of a Rivalry https://www.amazon.com/Armenia-Azerbaijan-Anatomy-Laurence-Broers/dp/1474450539   Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  3. Oct 22 ·  Video

    007. Can Serbia Ever Escape Its History? | How Nations Think

    Can Serbia ever move beyond its past? How important does Kosovo remain? And can it really hope to balance between the West, Russia, China and the Global South? Host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dr Vuk Vuksanović from King’s College London to discuss the historical forces shaping Serbian foreign policy -- from the 19th-century struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire to the creation of Yugoslavia, the upheavals of the 20th century, and the geopolitical high-wire act of the present day. The discussion weighs the reasons for Serbia's multi-vector foreign policy, balancing competing powers while seeking economic opportunities, diplomatic leverage, and strategic independence, as it navigates an increasingly polarised international order. Serbia’s Balancing Act: Between Russia and the West https://link.amazon/B000TT3Sx https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/serbias-balancing-act-9781350400627/ Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  4. Oct 15 ·  Video

    006. Is Europe Too Divided to Become a Superpower?

    Is Europe simply too divided to ever become a global power? In this video, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Lambertus Robben of the YouTube channel EU Made Simple, to explore the future of the European Union. The two discuss a range of topics, including how the EU works, where political power really lies, and why its 27 member states often struggle to agree on a common foreign and security policy. From the war in Ukraine and relations with the United States to growing geopolitical competition with China and Russia, the conversation considers the challenges facing Europe as the Continent seeks greater strategic autonomy, an answer to the sovereigntist movements within, and a stronger voice on the world stage. Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  5. Oct 8 ·  Video

    005. Can Europe Break Free From US Dominance?

    Is Europe finally waking up to its dependence on America? In this video, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dave Keating, a leading Brussels-based commentator and author, to discuss the rapidly-changing European security landscape. Keating argues that, despite growing concern about Donald Trump, Russia and the future of NATO, Europe has made remarkably little progress towards genuine strategic autonomy. The discussion weighs European defence spending, US control of military command structures, dependence on American weapons and energy, and the growing threat of Russian hybrid warfare. Also considered is why public opinion across Europe remains far less alarmed than policymakers in Brussels about the prospect of a wider war with Russia. Gulf Stream Blues | Dave Keating https://davekeating.substack.com/ The Owned Continent: How to free Europe from American Military, Economic and Cultural dependence https://theownedcontinent.eu Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  6. Oct 5 ·  Video

    004. What Is Putin Really Trying To Tell Us?

    How does Russia explain its foreign policy to the world? In this episode, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Professor Michael Rossi, who has spent years translating speeches by Russia's leaders and chief officials, to discuss the narratives shaping Russian foreign policy under Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Drawing on his work, Professor Rossi analyses the importance of multipolarity to Moscow, Russia’s place in the international system, and how the country addresses domestic, Western, and Global South audiences. He also offers his answer to the question: are Russia's relations with the West irreparably damaged, or might there still be hope for a future thaw? Professor Michael Rossi's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelRossiPoliSci _________ Join host and IR expert Professor James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analyses of international relations, conflict, and security. Alongside deep dives into world affairs, James interviews leading experts and answers audience questions, to provide balanced insights into today's geopolitics. Support the show Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  7. Oct 1 ·  Video

    003. Has Greece Finally Regained Its Importance? | How Nations Think

    Is Greece finally regaining its influence in International Relations? Or did it never really go away? In this episode, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Professor Spyros Economides for a deep dive into the creation and growth of the modern Greek state, covering the Balkan Wars, the First World War, and the Asia Minor Catastrophe. From there, the discussion moves on to consider Greece's role in the Cold War and NATO, its tensions with Turkey, its EU membership, and the devastating financial crisis that brought the country to near breaking point. Today, with its foreign policy having been shaped by some of the most defining events of modern European history, is Greece once again becoming one of Europe's most strategically important states? _________ Join host and IR expert Professor James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analyses of international relations, conflict, and security. Alongside deep dives into world affairs, James interviews leading experts and answers audience questions, to provide balanced insights into today's geopolitics. Support the show Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  8. Sep 28 ·  Video

    002: The Rise & Fall Of The British Empire - What People Get Wrong

    What really was the British Empire—and how did such a vast system of power come to dominate the world? In this episode, host James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Alan Lester, Professor of Historical Geography at the University of Sussex, to explore the origins, character, and legacy of British imperialism. From the colonisation of Ireland and Virginia to the expansion of the British Empire across the Atlantic Ocean and India, the discussion covers the role of the East India Company, the blight of the transatlantic slave trade, and the emergence of racial ideologies that shaped global colonialism. The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Empire-Stories-Colonialism/dp/1805265903/ref=sr_1_1? _________ Join host and IR expert Professor James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analyses of international relations, conflict, and security. Alongside deep dives into world affairs, James interviews leading experts and answers audience questions, to provide balanced insights into today's geopolitics. Support the show Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

  9. Sep 23 ·  Video

    001. Why Doesn't India Take Sides? | How Nations Think

    How has India become one of the world’s most important powers? In this episode, James Ker-Lindsay is joined by Dr Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Center for Asia Policy Studies in the Foreign Policy programme at the Brookings Institution, to discuss the evolution of India's foreign policy, from the early years of independence to its 21st century aspirations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped U.S.-India Relations During the Cold War:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0815737718? _________ Join host and IR expert Professor James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analyses of international relations, conflict, and security. Alongside deep dives into world affairs, James interviews leading experts and answers audience questions, to provide balanced insights into today's geopolitics. Support the show ABOUT THIS PODCAST Thoughtful analysis of international relations, conflict, security and diplomacy, spanning explainers, expert interviews, and viewer Q&As. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support independent analysis of international relations, conflict, and security, there are several ways you can help: JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER YouTube:    / jameskerlindsay  Patreon:   / jameskerlindsay

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International relations beyond the headlines. Join James Ker-Lindsay for in-depth analysis and expert conversations on the conflicts, ideas and forces shaping our world.

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  • Creator
    James Ker-Lindsay
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Prof James Ker-Lindsay
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