The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie. more

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle's flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for 'Best Current Affairs' show and the 'Spotlight Award' in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.  more

Tough decisions rattle us all to the core.  But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history.  No pressure!  They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences.A fresh take on foreign policy.Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss. more

Weekly podcast on the events, policies and ideas that will shape the world.World in 30 minutes is curated by Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), and features top-level speakers from across the EU and beyond to debate and discuss Europe's role in the world. It was awarded 'Best podcasts on EU politics' by PolicyLab in 2019.Member of the EuroPod network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Dive deeper into the week's biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National's multi-award-winning podcast, Beyond the Headlines — winner of two Signal Awards and the New York Festivals Radio and TV Awards. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region's shifting political and social landscape. more

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues.Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House. more

A weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and listen! more

Our weekly take on Europe and geopolitics eurointelligence.substack.com

We are a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. We were founded in 1958, and have offices in London, Washington, Singapore and Bahrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

On Geopolitics enters a new chapter with the introduction of two new hosts: Professors William Hurst and John Nilsson-Wright. John hosts 'Currents', engaging guests from diverse sectors including government, academia, media, science, and business, to explore topical global issues and events. Meanwhile Bill hosts 'Explorations', which will present a series of in-depth discussions and analyses of big ideas and enduring themes - the first of these being on 'War'. Our original hosts, Suzanne Raine and Professor Ali Ansari make periodic guest reappearances in the future, maintaining what has been the mission of the podcast, to inform our understanding and analysis of contemporary geopolitical issues with lessons and perspectives from history. more

Join our deputy editor Ellen Halliday and senior editor Alona Ferber as they interview some of the brightest minds to discuss the ideas that matter most in politics, society and culture. The Prospect Podcast is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect to enjoy our rigorous, truly independent analysis. Currently you can SAVE up to 50% on a digital subscription: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/BFUP250/prospect-magazine/BFUP25G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Award winning Sitrep brings you discussion and analysis on defence, foreign policy and the stories affecting the British Forces. Presented by Kate Gerbeau, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke. more

The public's questions about issues affecting their country, recorded in a different global location each month more

Welcome to Sibylline Insight, the podcast where we delve into the intricate world of global intelligence and geopolitics. Join our hosts as they sit down with members of the Global Intelligence Team to provide in-depth analysis and context to the most pressing geopolitical developments of our time. Each episode features long-form interviews that unravel the complexities behind current events, offering listeners a unique perspective on international affairs. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or simply curious about the forces shaping our world, Refined Insight promises to inform, enlighten, and engage. Tune in for thought-provoking conversations, expert opinions, and comprehensive insights that go beyond the headlines. Welcome to a deeper understanding of global dynamics with Sibylline Insight. more

China In Context is a fortnightly podcast by the SOAS China Institute (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) which offers expert analysis on the politics, economy, society, culture and history of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. It features interviews with leading academics, researchers, journalists and other China-specialists from around the world. more

Making sense of the world

The Middle East North Africa region is complex - hardly breaking news. There are complicated religious, political and socio-economic realities. Our 'Middle East Analysis' podcasts feature the analysis of Dr Harry Hagopian, an international lawyer and commentator on the Middle East North Africa region and the Gulf States. more

The Political WorldView podcast is a current affairs programme hosted by Adam Quinn at the University of Birmingham. more

A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty.The podcast is supported by the staff of the Blavatnik School of Government. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the students, speakers and featured guests only. They do not represent the views or position of featured organisations, or the Blavatnik School of Government and the University of Oxford.To keep up with the latest on our episodes, follow us on Instagram @OxfordPolicyPod_ and Twitter @OxfordPolicyPod. more

Womanhood and International Relations is a weekly podcast created by Natalia A. Bonilla Berrios to explore the intersection of feminist theory from a personal to an international level. more

Got Conflict? Let's Talk Peacebuilding is a podcast by the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP), a network of more than 225 organizations working globally in 181 countries to reduce and prevent violent conflict and build sustainable peace. Got conflict? Of course we do! Because conflict is inevitable, but violent conflict is not. In this podcast, we discuss what is driving record-breaking global violent conflict, and more importantly, what we can do to prevent and reduce violent conflict and build sustainable peace—in our neighborhoods just down the street and in faraway places.  more