World Review from the New Statesman

Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin presents a special series from World Review focusing on the German federal election – the runners and riders, the issues and what it means for Germany and beyond. In this episode we look at Germany’s place in the world and the role foreign policy will play in the election. We speak to polling experts Dr Liana Fix and Julia Ganter from the Körber Foundation about how German...

Emily Tamkin in Washington DC and Ido Vock in London are joined by New Statesman contributing writer Nick Burns to discuss the political situation in Brazil. They talk about how Lula might be returning to power and what the reaction has been from the Bolsonaro regime. Then in You Ask Us, they take a listeners question on what a Lula victory might mean for US Brazil relations If you have a question...

Emily Tamkin in Washington DC and Ido Vock in Berlin are joined by Belarusian journalist Tadeusz Giczan to discuss the situation in Belarus after the athlete Krystina Timanovskaya evaded an apparant kidnap attempt by the regime after criticising her olympic commitee after a muxup during the Tokyo 2020 olympics. As she arrives in Poland on a humanitarian visa, they discuss what western governments...

Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin presents a new series from World Review focusing on the German Federal Election 2021 – who will be the next chancellor of Germany ? We speak to the New Statesman’s Ben Walker as we launch our new german polling tracker – and discuss what to expect from the campaign with Constanze Stelzenmüller, the Fritz Stern chair on Germany and trans-atlantic relations at the Brooki...

Historian and economist Adam Tooze joins Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington, DC to talk about his New Statesman cover story on the West's relationship with China. They talk about who China's allies are and what impact climate change will have on geopolitics. Then in You Ask Us, they take a listener's qustion on how green finance is changing neo-liberalism If you have a question...

Professor Alpa Shah in London joins Emily Tamkin in Washington DC and Ido Vock in Berlin to discuss the death of Father Stan Swamy in prision in India and what it means for the plight of human rights campaigners in India. Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what the international reaction to Father Stan's death should be. If you have a question for You Ask Us, please email Podcasts@ne...

Journalist Emmanuelle Chaze joins Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC to discuss her seven weeks on a rescue boat in the Mediterranean. They talk about why so many are making the treacherous journey, and why they get so little help from official agencies. Then in You Ask Us, they discuss how migration is viewed politically across the world If you'd like to submit a question t...

Tom Feiling in Tokyo joins Emily Tamkin in Washing DC and India Bourke in London to discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in Japan. As the country enters another state of emergency and spectators are banned from, how are the Japanese feeling about the games - the first in japan for nearly 50 years. Then in You Ask US, they take a listeners question on whether the Olympic games should be broken up to...

Ido Vock in Odessa joins Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC to discuss Ukraines national identity, and whether the Russian and Western leaning sides of the country can find a unifying message. They also discuss the efforts of President Volodymyr Zelensky to tackle oligarchs and corruption. In You Ask Us, they take listener questions on how Ukraine sees it's relationship with...

It's nearly one year since China imposed the Hong Kong National Security Law which has been the focus of intense protests. In this episode, Louisa Lim joins Jeremy and Emily to discuss Hong Kong's relationship with Beijing, and what impact the law has had on democracy in the region - including the recent closure of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. Louisa Lim is the author of The People's Repub...

Emily Tamkin is in Bratislava, Slovakia, where she's been speaking to European security experts about their view of the transatlantic relationship in light of the recent G7 and NATO meetings, and US President Biden's first round of in-person summits since taking office including his bilateral with Russian leader Vladimir Putin . Emily is joined by Ido Vock, with contributions from General Petr Pav...

Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC debrief on the G7 summit, which concluded today in Cornwall, UK. They ask: what did the first in-person multilateral since before the pandemic reveal about the state of western geopolitics? Read all of the New Statesman's G7 coverage and analysis at www.newstatesman.com/g7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Cliffe is joined by Michael Miebach, Chair and Co-Founder of Das Progressive Zentrum, and Constanze Stelzenmüller of the Brookings Institution to discuss the future of German politics after Angela Merkel steps down. This episode was recorded live at the Progressive Governance Summit. The New Statesman was proud to be a media partner and hosted several events. Sessions are available to watch...

Ahead of the G7 summit starting on June 11, Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC are joined by Rachel Rizzo, Director of Programmes at the Truman Center, to discuss what Joe Biden will be bringing to the table at his first multilateral talks since taking office. They also look ahead to the US President's first bilateral meeting with Vladmir Putin, and take your questions on wh...

On 11th June, Britain hosts the G7 summit. In this episode Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin are joined by the New Statesman's special correspondent Harry Lambert to discuss the role a post-Brexit UK plays in global affairs. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what's at stake for Britain at the G7. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.u...

David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee and former UK Foreign Secretary, joins Emily Tamkin and Ido Vock to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the global hunger crisis. They also discuss the role of multilateral talks in the handling of future global crisis, the global Covid-19 vaccination programme and the latest developments in Israel and Gaza. In You Ask Us, they take lis...

Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin are joined by political scientist Tarik Abou-Chadi to explore the plight of social democratic parties in Europe. In You Ask Us, they take listener questions on overlooked social democratic successes in Europe. Read more: Jeremy Cliffe: the British Left's electoral woes are part of a Europe-wide trend . Tony Blair: without total change, Labour will die . Emily Tamkin...

Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin are joined by Dimi Reider and Ido Vock to discuss the escalating violence in Israel and Gaza. Read more: Dimi Reider on why Netanyahu and Hamas both risk losing control of the conflict Emily Tamkin on the international reaction to the crisis   Ido Vock on the backdrop to the violence   Anshel Pfeffer on how the Palestinian cause is slipping down the interna...

On 6th May, Mamata Banerjee was sworn as Chief Minister of West Bengal for a third term after leading her party to a  landslide victory  in the State elections against India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In this episode of World Review from the  New Statesman , Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin are joined by Dr. Mukulika Banerjee of the London School of Economics to explo...

In January, Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin made their predictions for world affairs in 2021. In this special live recording of the World Review podcast, Jeremy and Emily review their predictions, and take live audience questions in a special extended 'You Ask Us'. This episode was recorded as part of the Cambridge Literary Festival in partnership with the New Statesman magazine. Find out more at h...

In September, Germany will elect a new Chancellor to succeed Angela Merkel after her 16 years in power. In this episode, Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC discuss the state of German politics as the parties prepare for a summer of campaigning ahead of the German general election. To submit a question for 'You Ask Us', please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk Subscribing to...

While countries including the US and UK impose sanctions on China over anti-democratic reforms in Hong Kong, some commentators argue economic measures have "practically no effect" - and may contribute to anti-Asian sentiments in western countries. In this episode, Jessie Lau joins Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin to discuss the political gridlock over Hong Kong, and whether there are alternative act...

On this week's episode of World Review from the New Statesman, Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC are joined by Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing, to discuss the transatlantic movement to defund the police, and how the world can move to a better justice system. They also discuss key world events including developments in Ukraine, the death of Prince Philip, and the...

On this week's episode of World Review from the New Statesman, Jeremy Cliffe in Berlin and Emily Tamkin in Washington DC take on your questions for a spring special. They cover topics ranging from Europe's Green parties to Australia's misogyny crisis, by way of Iran, China, Israel and the United States. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your You Ask Us questions at  youaskus.co.uk . Find us...

On this week's episode of World Review from the New Statesman, Jeremy Cliffe, in Berlin, and Emily Tamkin, in Washington DC, are joined, from Milan, by the writer Tim Parks to discuss Mario Draghi's appointment as Italy's new Prime Minister, Europe's AstraZenaca debacle, and whether it's fair to say that Italy is in a state of perpetual chaos. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your You Ask...