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The Rachman Review

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Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs.

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Bill Gates tells Gideon that a climate of fear has taken hold in the US business community under the Trump administration: “People are afraid to speak out about being afraid to speak out.” He discusses falling aid budgets, why philanthropy cannot rep... more

Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, received a standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos after warning that the global order has entered a period of “rupture”. In a post-speech interview with Gideon, Carney reflects on how globalisation... more

Gideon speaks to Finland’s president about how to resolve the stand-off between Europe and the US over Greenland. Alexander Stubb describes the dispute as the "most difficult issue he has faced since taking office", arguing that discreet “back office... more

Famine, mass killings and the collapse of basic government services have pushed Sudan into what the UN now calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. As regional powers across the Middle East fuel the conflict by backing rival factions, civilians h... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Government of Canada
Episode: Mark Carney on a world in rupture — and what comes next
Kholood Khair
Director of Confluence Advisory
Episode: Sudan: inside the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Alex de Waal
Director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: Sudan: inside the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Lawson Naidoo
Civil society activist
Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution
Episode: Trump takes aim at South Africa
Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
Foreign policy expert
South African Institute of International Affairs
Episode: Trump takes aim at South Africa
Jens Stoltenberg
Former Secretary General of NATO and author of "On My Watch."
Episode: Europe’s rocky relations with Donald Trump
Jacob Heilbrunn
Editor of the National Interest magazine and historian of the American right.
National Interest
Episode: Splits in the Maga movement
Jeanne Shaheen
Senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: The voice of moderate America
Timothy Garton Ash
Historian and author who began his career covering the fall of communism in Europe.
Author of Homelands
Episode: Europe’s triple shock: Putin, Trump and Xi

Host

Gideon Rachman
Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator of the Financial Times, with a focus on geopolitics and world affairs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Reflexively left

    Gideon features commentators who appear more concerned about discrediting the Trump administration than conveying thoughtful analysis. In the most recent example, a commentator claims that the administration‘s actions are purely the result of Marco Rubio’s personal agenda. He doesn’t mention that this is consistent with Trump’s first administration. In the same episode, the unsubstantiated claims that the administration has a racial agenda go unchallenged. This show is a prime example of why the... more

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    allothernamesaretaken23
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great analysis

    A fulsome assessment of events.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    >>l
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Poor journalism

    The recent episode containing the interview with Dahlia Scheindlin was misleading. It did not disclose that she is on the extreme left of Israeli politics, and that her assertions of what Israelis want are unrepresentative and inaccurate.

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    AlexKTF
    United States7 months ago
  • Lots of fine words, but little to give one real confidence from this politician.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    iggs58
    a year ago
  • A little old school

    I like the seasoned reserved Brithish take on geopolitics, but boy, giving the world changing pace, you might need to rethink before putting it up online.

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    Юлона
    United Statesa year ago

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Mark Carney on a world in rupture — and what comes next
Q: Do you think globalism is over?
Understanding connections and working together are still crucial, even if globalism in its traditional form is not the answer.
Mark Carney on a world in rupture — and what comes next
Q: What do you hope to achieve with China, given concerns regarding dependency?
A strategic partnership with China brings opportunities in energy and agriculture, as long as there are clear guardrails.
Mark Carney on a world in rupture — and what comes next
Q: Is NATO still pretending it's the old transatlantic partnership?
NATO is experiencing a test, and it must respond in a way that ensures security, especially in the Arctic.
Mark Carney on a world in rupture — and what comes next
Q: Do you think that Canada's reliance on trade with the US makes your country uniquely vulnerable to pressure?
Despite considerable pressure, Canada is growing and has created more jobs than the US since tariffs were implemented.
Sudan: inside the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Q: What would a peace settlement look like?
A peace settlement would require a compromise between the conflicting parties and a move away from military governance towards civilian rule.

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The discussion encompasses a broad spectrum of global issues, emphasizing geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and the implications of significant figures in politics. Topics frequently include the evolving dynamics of international relations, particularly focusing on U.S.-China trade relations, democratic erosion under prominent leaders, and the nuances of regional conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Unique aspects involve in-depth interviews with high-profile guests, ranging from politicians to historians, which provide expert analyses and insights into the complexities of contemporary global events. This platform is likely to appeal to individuals interested in a deeper understanding of world affairs, enriched by divers... more

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