David's Politics Show

Washington is increasingly concerned with (and by) Beijing. What will become of Europe in a world shaped by this struggle? What is Europe today and what are its possible futures? A look at Europe's strategic failures so far, in the cold light of a new and different decade.

New, surprising sounds are being heard amid the habitual noises of the chattering classes. All of a sudden, a little more state intervention in the economy and in society may not be such a bad idea after all. What is behind this remarkable shift? And what does it portend for the future?

Where is Afghanistan today on the global political map? What's left of America's "longest war"? A look back at the Soviet experience to make sense of a grimly repetitive present.

The Biden administration's inbox is overflowing. But in terms of foreign policy, one word sums up its focus: China. Where is American policy headed under this Democratic administration? A look back at the Cold War to sketch out possible lines of development.

The Trump era may be coming to an end. But why did it even begin? A look at the forces which prepared the ground, long before 2016, for his ascent.

An old adage had it that Trump should be taken seriously but not literally. Well, it appears that some of his supporters took him very literally indeed. Was it a coup attempt or "just" a riot? And what impact will this have on the Republican Party?

President-elect Biden is just weeks away from taking office and the end of Trump's days in the White House is at hand. So, what does this all mean for the future of the Republican Party? Will Trump prove to have been a passing fad or the harbinger of long-lasting structural change? In this episode, I try to make sense of the current moment in terms of previous convulsions in the GOP (e.g. Sarah Pa...

Brexit is finally, fully, upon us. I discuss the concrete meaning the word has now taken on and map out the challenges that lie ahead for both the UK and the EU. Oh, and the Swiss make an appearance, too.