Worlds Apart
On the eve of the momentous phone call between President Putin and President Trump, Western media was awash with statements about the geopolitical ball being in the Kremlin’s court. How did the two leaders manage it? And are they and their...Mar 23, 2025 09:13- Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.
- Putin and Trumpin’? John Bolton, Former National Security AdvisorVladimir Putin’s delight, glee or satisfaction still seem to be the primary focus of those analyzing Donald Trump’s actions for legacy media but, whether one likes it or not, the last two months have changed the international environment...Mar 16, 2025 08:31
- Trumping Trump? Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for Comprehensive European & Intl. StudiesKnow your market, deliver the goods, mind your looks and manners, and leave emotions at the door. Had Vladimir Zelensky relied on those tips from Donald Trump’s ‘The Art of the Deal’, the now historic spat in the Oval Office may...Mar 9, 2025 08:38
- Borders beyond bounds? Asif Durrani, former Pakistani Special Representative on AfghanistanThe principles of territorial integrity and national security have never been perfectly aligned, but the arrival of Donald Trump onto the global stage has added even more tension to this already boiling contradiction. Will the world now have to...Mar 2, 2025 06:37
- Like it or lump it? Mushahid Hussain Sayed, former Pakistani Senator & Chairman of the Pakistan-China InstituteFor the first time since the end of the Cold War, the United States has engaged in direct talks with its proclaimed adversary, Russia, without any value-laden preconditions, signifying a dramatic turnaround in America’s diplomatic and policy...Feb 23, 2025 06:55
- Climate of dogma? Judith Curry, American climatologistMany times throughout history, humanity has tried to solve problems in ways that have not only exacerbated the pre-existing challenges but also created much bigger ones. Take nuclear weapons, for example — born out of the need for security,...Feb 16, 2025 06:21
- Flourish or perish? Cagri Erhan, rector of Altinbas University in TürkiyeThe inauguration of Donald Trump has ushered a couple of new phrases into the geopolitical vernacular. In addition to familiar references to great deals, his officials increasingly talk about the “fusion of ideas” and “human...Feb 9, 2025 06:42
- Changing & the same? Gulshan Sachdeva, chief coordinator, DAKSHIN – Global South Centre of ExcellenceIn geopolitics, more than in any other area of human activity, friendship and enmity come at a price. That’s particularly true of the relationships between great powers which have now reached a new inflection...Feb 2, 2025 06:21
- Spiel the deal? Peter Kuznick, professor of history at American UniversityThe return of Donald Trump to the White House has opened up a new chapter in the American political drama that’s got many around the world fatigued with its high pitch, flashy effects and promiscuous ethics. Will this reality show ever end and...Jan 26, 2025 06:20
