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The Global Gambit
Geopolitics, war and the global economy, decoded by an insider. The Global Gambit is the podcast on Russia, Ukraine, China, Iran, the US, sanctions and foreign policy that tells you what’s really happening: who is winning, who is bluffing, and what comes next, before it hits the headlines.
Hosted by geostrategist and economist Pyotr Kurzin, The Global Gambit now pulls in more than 10 million views a month across YouTube, podcasts and Substack. It’s where generals, spy chiefs, senators and the…
Episodes
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South Asia: A region in Good or Bad Condition?
South Asia - or the Indian subcontinent to others - is going through a concentrated set of shifts. Three of the main players - Bangladesh, Pakistan and India…
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Can the UN's COP28 deliver on Climate Change?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference - known to most as COP - and in this case, COP28, is the highest-level of international engagement and gathering…
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Is the BRICS bloc Overhyped or Underestimated?
2023 was a big year for multinational, multi-forum events, ranging from the G20 to BRICS to the annual UN General Assembly. But of these, the concept and…
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What is Israel's long-term military objective in Gaza?
Since the Oct 7th, the world has been rocked by events that many have always agonised and speculated - escalation and war between Israel and Gaza, specifically…
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Can the UK Salvage Brexit or is 'Bregret' Permanent?
Context Since June 24th 2016, the UK has had its entire economy, society and political environment largely defined by a singular issue - Brexit. The word…
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How bad is the Niger Coup & Could it lead to Regional War?
In late-July 2023, the country of Niger - a critical Western ally in Africa, and against the threats of Islamic Jihadism, experienced its 7th coup since WWII…
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Could we see conflict between Serbia & Kosovo?
Over 2023 there has be an intensified number of clashes and tensions occurring within an area already heightened and swamped in tension: Serbia & Kosovo. Most…
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Is France's Macron Undermining or Advancing Europe's Strategic Autonomy?
France has always been more strategically independent relative to other European such as the UK. But Macron's trip to China while important for French and…
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What does Turkey's election mean for the country and globe?
Its hard to overstate the importance of Turkey's election on May 14th. And as Gonul Tol, Founding Director of the Turkey Program at @MiddleEastInstitute …
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Is Ukraine creating a new interpretation of international relations: Neo-Idealism?
Context Ukraine continues to fight for not merely for its sovereignty and freedom, but arguably and in the eyes of some, values of many democratic, more…
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Can the BRICS+ Really Challenge the West?
Context The globe is experiencing even more instability, unpredictability and more - even more than ever, as we arguably enter a multipolar world, with…
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Could China & the US engage in space conflict?
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What is on the UN Agenda in 2023 and can it do more for Ukraine?
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How critical is the 2023 North American Summit (NALS) for the global economic outlook?
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How pivotal has Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) been in the Ukraine War?
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What did the West get wrong about Russia and Ukraine?
TGG HAS A SUBSTACK! Since the last episode, Pyotr started a Substack where he shares his reflections on interviews and produces backgrounders to current or…
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Is President Xi's leadership at risk, especially after China's zero-covid protests?
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Could drones change Russia's fortunes in the Ukraine War?
Episode Outline Over the autumn, the Ukraine War took a notable turn. Aside from Putin's renewed nuclear threats or Russian mobilization, the role of drones…
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Is the Ethiopian Civil War worsening 2 years on?
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Will Russia resort to nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
Episode Outline As the Ukraine War worsens, the threat of nuclear weapons has remained present throughout. Yet, Putin hasn't followed through and so the…
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SPECIAL: The Fall of Kabul - 1 year on. With Mariam Wardak, Hasib Noor, and Graeme Smith & Timor Sharan (Crisis Group)
Episode Outline On August 15th, 2021, the globe witnessed one of the most redefining geopolitical events in a place that in itself reshaped 21st-century…
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What is it like being part of Ukraine's parliament during the Ukraine-Russia War?
Episode Outline The rapid and unexpected counteroffensive by Ukraine’s forces has redefined the shape of the war, with mass graves being found around Izyum…
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Is there too much reliance on humanitarian organizations in crisis and warzones?
Episode Outline With the war in Ukraine set to continue, the impact on humanitarian conditions will persist, especially as the weather worsens. Within all the…
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Is maximum pressure or diplomacy better for inducing change in Iran?
Episode Outline Ramifications from the Ukraine War are being felt globally. Not merely by intensifying the potential for conflict in other regions, but also by…
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Are we entering a new cold war or multipolar world order?
Episode Outline The parallels between Taiwan & Ukraine have been and are continually being made, despite the seemingly obvious differences, largely because of…
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How does Russia's use of the Wagner Group in Libya or Mali compare to Ukraine?
Episode Outline The Russian Wagner Group is an infamous private military contractor (PMC) operating in the Ukraine War. However, little is known of them, and…
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How bad is the global food crisis and is the UN doing enough?
Episode Outline The Russian-Ukraine War has exacerbated the already fragile food insecurity affecting multiple states around the globe. These have driven such…
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How important is Turkey & the Erdogan-Putin relationship in the Ukraine War?
Episode Outline The role of Turkey in the 2022 Ukraine War is one that has many observers and pundits guessing, with questions often including: What does…
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What does Shinzo Abe's assassination mean for East Asia geopolitics?
Episode Outline This abhorrent event will be felt worldwide, but nowhere more than to Abe's family, to which TGG sends its condolences. Friday, July 8th, 2022…
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What has the Ukraine War done to nuclear and international security?
Episode Details What does the Ukraine War mean for relationships across the European continent? Has it been the trigger for the EU to establish its own army?…
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Will Russia's Invasion of Ukraine reshape geopolitics across the Middle East?
Episode Details What repercussions does Russia's invasion of Ukraine mean for the Middle East? How did different countries in the region react? Will there be…
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What's it like reporting from the warzone in Ukraine?
Episode Outline How has morale and perception of the war changed among Ukrainians over time? Is there a notable difference between western and eastern Ukraine…
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What's the Ukraine War endgame- a peace settlement or protracted conflict?
Episode Details Why did V-Day, May 9th in Moscow not result in any major strategical changes? Is the Ukraine War actually more of or increasingly becoming a…
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Why is India so ambiguous and neutral on the Ukraine War?
Episode Outline What is India's position on the Ukraine War, including on Russia particularly? Why has it remained so neutral and unwilling to take a clear…
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Should Ukraine join NATO and the EU given Russia's invasion?
Episode Outline How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine reshaped geopolitics in Europe? What does it mean for NATO? What about the applications of Sweden &…
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Are the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) negotiations in jeopardy?
Episode Outline Has Russia's invasion of Ukraine meant an end to Iranian negotiations? What is the impact on Iran-Russian relations? How will Iran's interest…
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Will China & Russia create an alternative financial system to evade sanctions over Ukraine?
Episode Outline Will the events in Ukraine result in a new Cold War between the West and an intensified Russo-Sino Axis? Could China offset the sanctions…
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Has the Ukraine War created a humanitarian crisis in Europe?
Episode Outline What has the humanitarian situation been like for Ukrainian people fleeing Russia's invasion? How has the response been and how can it be…