Intrigue Outloud

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss the storming of Sweden's embassy in Iraq. Later, Ethan explores a diplomatic drama between the UK, EU, and Argentina, and Helen recaps her recent visit to Taiwan. Thanks to our sponsor, Masterworks . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Russia's suspension of its participation in the landmark Black Sea Grain Deal . Later, John discusses US-China climate negotiations , and Ethan gives an update on the protests in Iran . Thanks to our sponsor, 1440 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the resumption of the Israeli government's judicial overhaul campaign. Later, John examines the latest political drama in Thailand , and Ethan explores the weird world of Guantanamo Bay . Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss this week's NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Later, Ethan and John dive into two topics that have been on their minds: Saudi Arabia's oil output and a landmark revenue sharing deal between Botswana and a leading diamond company. Thanks to our sponsor, Todoist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On the season finale of Intrigue Outloud deep dives, Teona Akubardia joins to discuss Georgia's quest for membership in the European Union and NATO, how a five-day war in 2008 still shapes Georgia's politics, and why Ukraine may decide Georgia's fate. Ms. Akubardia is a Member of Georgian Parliament from the liberal Strategy Builder party, the Deputy Chairperson of Parliament’s Defense and Securit...

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss a decades-long land dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Zambia's landmark debt restructuring deal. Thanks to our sponsor, Hubspot . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Intrigue Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Dicker break down a wild 24 hours in Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Estonia's Ambassador to the US, Kristjan Prikk, joins to discuss why the War in Ukraine hits so close to home in Estonia, how to make Europe a more secure place, and how Estonia can help Ukraine rebuild after the war. Kristjan Prikk has served as Estonia's Ambassador to the US since 2021. Prior to his posting in Washington, Prikk served for nearly three years as the Pe...

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss how Europe is tackling another migration crisis , and how the world's three largest countries are managing relations. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss a potential deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program , and what the trial of a publisher means for Guatemala. Thanks to our sponsor, Babbel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Richard Rossow joins to preview Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-anticipated visit to Washington, how Modi has shaped India's economy and its geopolitical posture, and where the country of 1.4 billion people is heading next. The US’ 2023 Agenda for Building a Stronger Relationship with India by Richard. Thanks to our sponsor, Roca News . Hosted on Acast. See...

On this Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss what former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's arrest over the weekend means for Scottish independence, and how the end of Nigeria's long-time fuel subsidy might be a good thing. Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the competing claims for sovereignty in the region of Western Sahara , and reports that China is establishing a spy facility in Cuba . Thanks to our sponsor, Todoist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Carolina Jiménez Sandoval joins to discuss the different ways Latin American leaders are approaching Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's re-emergence, what those different approaches say about politics in the region, and where the efforts to bring democracy back to Venezuela now stand. Carolina Jiménez Sandoval is the president of the Washington Office on Latin Ameri...

On today’s Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy ambitions , and to examine who might be responsible for the destruction of a dam in southern Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Roca News . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in South Africa, and the Shangri-La Asian security conference in Singapore. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Intrigue Outloud, retired General Mick Ryan joins to discuss the technology driving the Russo-Ukraine War and his new book White Sun War, which explores how the computer age could shape a hypothetical future war between China, Taiwan, and the US. Mick Ryan is a retired Major General in the Australian Army, a non-resident fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and...

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss threats to undersea pipelines and communications cables, and why Poland's new foreign interference law is causing such a stir. Thanks to our sponsor, The Daily Upside . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the German's decision to extend its military operation in Mali, and how Iran and Belgium managed to swap prisoners . Thanks to our sponsor, One Decision Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's special episode of Intrigue Outloud, we're sharing an episode from our sister podcast, Intrigue Explained, featuring Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Dmitry Grozoubinski, a former diplomat and the founder of ExplainTrade.com . Check out Intrigue Explained wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss a landmark agreement to preserve the Colorado River in the Western US, and how Russian partisans managed to launch an attack from Ukraine into Russia. Thanks to our sponsor, Best Buy . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, and why French prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the governor of Lebanon's central bank. Thanks to our sponsor, One Decision . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Intrigue Outloud, Gönül Tol joins to recap the first-round results of Turkey's election of 14 May and examine what another term for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan might mean for Turkey's political system, its ailing economy, and its role in the region. Gönül Tol is the founding director of the Turkish studies program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC, and the aut...

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan (in person in Washington, DC!) to discuss Thai voters' historic rebuke of their military government , and how global regulators may impede Microsoft's historic $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss allegations that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia , and negotiations between the UK and Greece over ancient Athenian artefacts . Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.