Global Questions

Press freedom is the 'cornerstone' of democracy according to the UN. Yet in the past few years, journalism has been under attack. Reporters face physical and legal threats both in Australia and around the world. This week Josh chats with Marcus Strom about the decline in press freedom, what it means for democracy and how we can repair the damage.  Marcus Strom is the President of the Media, E...

Josh and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of international news is here!  Join us as we discuss: Why Beirut was in chaos last week (and what it means for Lebanon). How the world is responding to Afghanistan’s aid crisis. Kenya and Somalia’s ocean spat in the world’s highest court. Controversy over the US’s “kindergarten level” cyber security. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Got an idea for an upco...

Tune in for the first episode in our In-Depth series on Democracy in Decline. This week, Rhiannon chats to Associate Professor Tom Daly and Asanga Abeyagoonesekera about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting democracy around the globe. Tom is the Deputy Director of the University of Melbourne's School of Government. He's also the Director of the research platform Democratic Decay and Renewal. His...

Josh and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of international news is back! (Trust us, we're as excited as you are!!) Join us as we discuss: The power outages crippling Chinese cities and factories. What Germany's election stalemate means for EU stability. Whether a boxing champ could be the Philippines’ next President. Nigeria’s decision to turn off phone networks and ban motorcycles. Are you enjoying Globa...

Global Questions is back for an exciting fifth season!  We have had a decent break over the past few weeks and are super excited to be back in your ears delivering you guys a new season on the topic 'Democracy in Decline'.  In the break, we underwent some pretty big changes, and we would like to introduce you to one of them - our new In-Depth host Rhiannon! Join Josh, Hugh and Rhiannon as they dis...

Given some of our founding members are moving on from Global Questions, we are bringing you their all-time favourite episodes! This week, we are re-sharing Emma's favourite episode - the In-Depth discussion with  Ama Burkoh and Nayonika Bhattacharya on the BLM movement and how it relates to Indigenous Australians. For this episode we delve into the increasing protests against police brutality...

Given some of our founding members are moving on from Global Questions, we are bringing you their all-time favourite episodes! This week, we are re-sharing Gen's favourite episode - the In-Depth discussion with Bernard Collaery on Witness K during our season on security. Bernard Collaery is an Australian barrister, lawyer and former Attorney-General being prosecuted for conspiring against the gove...

Today's episode is a farewell to Genevieve Marcocci and Emma Fabreguette, two of the founding members of Global Questions. Both Gen and Emma are moving on to bigger and better things, so we wanted to give them a proper send-off by inviting them on the show and quizzing them on a range of topics -- including what it was like to start the podcast and to interview an ex-prime minister. Gen and Emma,...

Surprise!! You thought Season 4 was over, but we have one more bonus episode for you!  --- Before you read any further, we need your help!  We're changing things up at Global Questions, and we want to hear from you about what we should alter.  Complete our survey , and you'll go into the draw to win a $20 voucher. --- In this Trailblazers episode, Hugh chats to Ryan Attard, the Trea...

Here at Global Questions, we're making some BIG changes.  And we want your input. Complete this survey and you could win a $20 voucher to a store of your choice. https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/tKQZEgnW From all of us at Global Questions, thank you. ❤️ ❤️  It means a lot. T&C's To enter the draw, enter your email at the end of the survey.  A winner will be randomly selected on 3...

In our last episode of Season 4 on Climate Change, Josh chats to Paul Govind and Mark McVeigh on how climate change and the law are increasingly intertwined through both environmental litigation and community-led activism. Paul is a Lecturer at the Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University Law School; his research and interest focussing on the relationship between climate adaptation, ex...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly chat about news from around the world is here! Join us as we discuss: The battle between Haiti’s rival PMs, following President Moise’s assassination. Why the Sinovac vaccine is causing headaches for China and the world. The fallout from the biggest Cuban protests in 27 years. How a gas pipeline could help Russia cripple Eastern Europe. Are you enjoying Global Questio...

Emma and Gen chat with Anet McClintock and Professor Stephen M. Walt on the convergence of conflict and climate change on a global scale. Anet is completing her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations and German at the University of Melbourne and is also a Senior Correspondent at the Young Diplomats Society, with a particular interest in Africa, development, gender and international...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly chat about news from around the world is here! Join us as we discuss: Why Lebanon is facing a 'social explosion'. The dramatic arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma. A plan to turn Ukraine into a mercenary hub. Controversy as France tries to fight climate change via its constitution. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can imp...

Josh chats to Anna Gero about how climate change is affecting the developing world. Anna is a research principal at the University of Technology Sydney's Institute for Sustainable Futures, her work focuses on the intersection between climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and development in the Asia-Pacific region. In this episode Josh and Anna discuss: How climate change has diverse...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly wrap-up of news from around the world is here! Join us as we chat about: Iran’s controversial new president. The CCP's 100th birthday celebrations. Protests in Spain as separatists are freed from jail. The threat posed by far-right security officials within the EU. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can improve? Got an idea for an upcoming...

Emma chats to Alana Mann about the intersection between food security, veganism and climate change. Alana Mann is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), University of Sydney, Australia, and a key researcher in the University's Sydney Environment Institute. Her research focuses on food sovereignty and social move...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of news from around the world is here! Join us as we discuss: - Upheaval in Afghanistan as the Taliban gains new ground. - The protestors training to take down Myanmar’s military. - El Salvador's decision to make Bitcoin legal tender. - Arguments within the UN over how to end HIV/AIDS. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can improve?...

Josh chats to Dr Alessandro Antonello on how climate change has an uneven presence in Antarctic geopolitics. As a senior research fellow at Flinders University in Adelaide, Dr Alessandro Antonello's work focuses on how the Antarctic environment is managed, how scientific and environmental knowledge is formed, and how such information and knowledge intersects with international geopolitics.  I...

Joshua is a Worimi man who seeks to connect traditional Aboriginal knowledge and history to current contexts. He works as a PwC consultant, business advisor, farmer and climate/environmental advocate, promoting indigenous history, culture and knowledge throughout all of his endeavours. Gen chats to Josh about: indigenous activism and climate change working with indigenous culture and connecting it...

Emma talks to Dr Celia McMichael about climate-induced migration. Dr Celia McMichael is an Associate Professor in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on human migration that is related to climatic and environmental change. In this episode, Emma and Celia discuss: How climate change is a driver of human migration and displacem...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly recap of global news is back! Join us as we discuss: - The horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. - An extraordinary cyber attack on the United States. - The future of the Tokyo Olympics - will they take place in just 2 months? - An unexpected win for the Maduro regime. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can improve? Got an idea for an...

Global Questions is BACK for a fascinating fourth season! Join Emma and Josh as they introduce our new In-Depth topic: the global effects of climate change. Season 4 begins NEXT WEEK on Tuesday 18 May 2021. FOLLOW US: Follow Global Questions on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more content! Find out more about the Young Diplomats Society on our website. CREDITS: This episode is produced by the...

Joshua and Hugh’s fortnightly chat about the crazy international news you've probably missed. Join us as we discuss: - The woman who's upended Samoan politics. - The mysterious death of Chad’s president. - Why TikTok could owe European children billions of dollars. - The connection between Pakistani protests and French secularism. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can...

Gen talks to Yasmin Poole about how to navigate which graduate, intern and volunteer opportunities are right for you and how to bring agency and impact into the work you complete. Yasmin is a young person who is a Non-executive Board Director at YWCA Australia and OZHarvest, interned and works at The World Bank, a National Ambassador for Plan International Australia and a freelance speaker, writer...