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)

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 world's largest democracy held its general election earlier this year with incumbent Narendra Modi's BJP securing a third successive term as the largest represented party.

Adam Quinn sits down with Lipika Kamra to discuss the historical background, the important issues leading up to the election and what trends look like for the nation of over 1 billion.

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How strong is India's democracy? (with Lipika Kamra)

As Donald Trump retakes the White House, many Europeans, particularly those in Ukraine are growing increasingly anxious as the prospect of less US spending on defence on the continent  seems likely if his rhetoric is anything to go by.

Adam Quinn sits down with Patrick Porter to examine what is happening in terms of European security, where the US might need to focus its attention and what a Europe post-American security guarantee might need to do.

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European security without America (with Patrick Porter)

Approaching the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Adam Quinn sits down with experts Stefan Wolff and Mark Webber to discuss the initial motivations, the outcomes and the future for both countries.

The war having taken a heavy toll and had implications across the globe. This episode covers both domestic and international issues including the likely outcome of the war, the impact of Donald Trump's ascension to the White House and the ongoing importance of NATO.

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Ukraine three years on (with Stefan Wolff and Mark Webber)

Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister and his replacement has significant challenges to face. Housing, immigration and a new President having taken office in its most important economic ally, Canada's upcoming elections look set to be some of the most important in the nation's history.

Adam Quinn sits down with US and Canadian expert Steve Hewitt to talk Trudeau, Liberals, Conservatives and Trump in this latest edition.

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Canada falls out of love (with Steve Hewitt)

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Asaf Siniver for the first in a two part series covering the conflict. In this episode we discuss Israeli military response, domestic politics and the impact of Donald Trump's election on the movement towards ceasefire and beyond. 

Our next episode, covering the broader Middle East perspective will launch next week so stay tuned.

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Israel after this war (with Asaf Siniver)

The second of our two part special focussing on the war in Gaza.

Adam Quinn sits down with May Darwich to discuss the impact of the war in Gaza from a regional perspective. With a focus on the wider Middle East, this episode packs in perspectives, politics and popular sentiment.

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Middle East after this war (with May Darwich)

In 1992, a record 4 women won seats in the US Senate leading to the term 'Year of the Woman', a far cry from 2025 where 21 states are represented by women senators. The role of women in politics as voters, activists and politicians has changed dramatically over the past 30 years.

Adam Quinn is joined by Susan Banducci to discuss voting patterns, the male/female divide and trends across the globe. With women making up the majority of voters, our topics include: challenges facing women activists and politicians, trends in voting behaviour for conservative and liberal policies, and what might we see in the future?

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When women run (with Susan Banducci)

Social media is playing an increasingly important role in politics as tech leaders and politicians come together or differ on aspects of moderation, free speech and political leanings. 

Host Adam Quinn talks to Verena Brändle on the changing landscape of political discourse, different ideas and approaches to social media and what's next for an industry that was once lauded as bringing positive change across the globe.

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Can you say that? (with Verena Brändle)

Welcome to the first episode of our Out of the Shadows project podcast. Out of the Shadows is a project funded by the British Academy. The project aims at establishing a network of early career researchers with an interest in intelligence, espionage and covert action in US and UK history. More importantly, the project aims at bringing this research to secondary schools by providing resources, organising event and delivering a series of seminars, workshops, and talks in schools. if you want to hear more about the project, visit out website: outoftheshadowsproject.com or follow us on twitter: @Ootsproject.

The first guest today is Henry Hemming, author of several non-fiction book including a travelogue of his adventures in the Middle East and Churchill's Iceman, the life of Geoffrey Pike. In this episode, however, we discuss Henry's latest book: "M: Maxwell Knight MI5's greatest spymaster." In the episode we discuss Knight's life , his tradecraft and career, his successes and failures, but also the British political environment of the 1920s-1940s. We also discuss the evolution of espionage and the physical and mental toll spying take on spaces. Finally, we look at what the era of Maxwell Knight can tell us about current spying and what it takes to be a good spy. 

Henry Hemming three suggested books are:
- John Le Carre, A perfect Spy, 
- Ben Macintyre, Agent ZigZag,
- Miranda Carter, Anthony Blunt: his lives.

Out of the Shadows Podcast - Henry Hemming

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 Podcast - Henry Hemming

Out of the Shadows Project

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