What will it take to end the war in Ukraine? Our podcast discusses opposition within Russia, support from the UK and EU, and the impact of the war on the Ukrainian mindset.

Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Kataryna Wolczuk, specialist in East European politics, for this edition covering Ukraine.

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Ukraine Second Phase Operations (with Kataryna Wolczuk)

Adam Quinn is joined by Dr May Darwich to discuss the current Gaza War in the first of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on the wider region and especially the Arab world, May provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potential ramifications for the international relations of the Middle East.

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Gaza War Pt 1: Arab World Reactions (with May Darwich)

Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Asaf Siniver to discuss the current Gaza War in the second of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on Israeli politics and decision-making, Asaf provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potential ramifications for Israel and the region.

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Gaza War Pt 2: Israel’s Decisions and Dilemmas (with Asaf Siniver)

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Marco Vieira to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei in Argentina. A controversial figure who has garnered comparisons with Trump and Bolsonaro, Milei's rhetoric on the Argentine economy and moving away from close ties with economic neighbours have shocked the region and beyond.

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Argentina's Hard Right Turn (with Marco Vieira)

With the primary process already underway, all signs point to Trump facing Biden in the presidential election at the end of this year.

Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss Trump, Biden and the year ahead for the US.

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Which way America? (with Scott Lucas)

China's fortunes appear to have changed in the past few years, economic slowdown and increased pressure from the US are beginning to take their toll.

Adam Quinn sits down with Yi Wang to discuss politics in China, how we got to this point and where the state is headed.

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China's way forward (with Yi Wang)

Britain is now in recession and a general election looms. With economic trouble and ongoing losses in byelections, the Conservatives look set to lose power for the first time in 14 years. 

Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert Peter Kerr to discuss where it has all gone wrong for the Conservatives and where its opponents can make gains.

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Tories' End of the Road (with Peter Kerr)

Special Episode: we bring you a recording of a live US Election Event held at University of Birmingham on Feb 28th. 

Chaired by René Lindstädt, Head of School of Government, and featuring Lilliana Mason (Johns Hopkins University), Andrew Rudalevige (Bowdoin College), Stephen Bridges (ex UK Diplomat and Ambassador), alongside UoB’s own Sarah Bufkin, David Dunn and Adam Quinn. The panel discusses the upcoming US election, and takes questions from the chair and the audience, with valuable insights from both sides of the Atlantic.

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US Election Live Event

The US Presidential Primaries are completed and the country is set for the rematch few wanted but everyone expected. With the country as divided as ever, our experts examine the root causes of Trumpism, Biden's unpopularity and the urban/countryside divide of the US South.

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Sarah Bufkin, political theorist and ex-US political journalist to discuss Trumpism, the GOP's lurch to the right and the divided politics of the Southern States.

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American politics down South (with Sarah Bufkin)

In this episode we welcome Dov Levin. Dov is Assistant professor of International Relations at the University of Hong Kong. He has written an excellent book on electoral interference call Meddling in the Ballot Box: the causes and effects of partisan electoral interventions, published by Oxford University Press. In the episode, we talk about the causes of electoral interferences, how they are carried out, the consequences, and we conclude with a discussion of the 2016 US elections and Russia's interference. Enjoy the episode.

Out of the Shadows Episode 4 - Dov H. Levin

The podcast interviews experts and authors in the field of intelligence studies, (Cold War) history, and international politics. From US spymasters to James Bond, we explore the secret world of intelligence and covert action, trying to make it accessible and to bring it to light. 

Started as British Academy Rising Star Engagement Award 2017 Project, now just for the fun.

Out of the Shadows Episode 4 - Dov H. Levin

Out of the Shadows Project

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