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Ten Minutes On...
What to know what's going on? Ten Minutes On... offers context and a concise analysis of major events and news stories from Guy Burton, a politics and international relations scholar.
Guy draws on his knowledge and experience as a politics and international relations researcher, writer, educator and commentator while working in several universities around the world.
Podcasting since 2024 • 70 episodes
Ten Minutes On...
Latest Episodes
Ten Minutes On... If Taiwan's $40 Billion Defence Boost Will Deter China
In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, we break down Taiwan’s $40 billion defence boost announcement last week and explore whether it can truly deter China. Host Guy Burton takes you beyond the headlines to examine the strategic, politica...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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13:41
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Ten Minutes On... COP30, Trump's Peace Plans and the Future of Global Crisis Diplomacy
In this week’s episode of Ten Minutes On…, we unpack the latest developments shaping global governance. First, we examine COP30 in Belém, exploring what agreements were reached, the pledges for the Loss and Damage Fund, and the challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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17:08
Ten Minutes On… New Zealand’s Uber Ruling and Gig Workers’ Prospects
In this Ten Minutes On... episode, host Guy Burton examines New Zealand’s recent Supreme Court ruling on Uber drivers — an important moment in a much wider global debate over gig-worker rights. We place the decision alongside key cases in Europ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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15:44
Ten Minutes On… COP30 in Brazil: Can the World Still Limit Warming to 1.5 °C?
As the world marks Armistice Day, this week’s Ten Minutes On… draws a striking parallel between the memory of past conflicts and today’s global fight against climate change. Host Guy Burton examines what’s at stake at COP30 in Belém, B...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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15:43
Ten Minutes On... How the US-China Trade Truce Shapes Asia, Europe and Beyond
In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton breaks down the new US–China trade deal and its global impact. From tariffs and rare-earths to critical minerals and supply chains, we explore how this “truce” affects not just the US and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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11:50