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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 • 56 episodes
Ten Minutes On...
Latest Episodes
Ten Minutes On... Rare Earths, China and the Global Supply Squeeze
Last Thursday, the United States and China reached a new trade agreement, lifting export restrictions on rare earth materials. In this episode of Ten Minutes On..., host Guy Burton takes a step back from the immediate headlines to expl...
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Episode 41
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Ten Minutes On... Nuclear Nominations, Nuclear Strikes and Diplomatic Farce
In this episode of Ten Minutes On, we unpack Pakistan’s surprising decision to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize — on the very same day he ordered airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.Join us as we explore the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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11:59
Ten Minutes On... The Israel-Iran War
After Israel launched airstrikes on Iran and Iran hit back, we've now observed nearly a week of war between the two. But why did this happen and what are the consequences for both Israel and Iran, as well as other major actors like the US, othe...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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Ten Minutes On... The Fragile State of the Global Economy
In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, we explore the shifting landscape of the global economy in 2025. From renewed US-China trade talks and China’s rare earth export controls to signs of deflation in Beijing and cautious optimism from c...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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9:25
Ten Minutes On... America, Iran, and the Nuclear Deja Vu
In this week’s episode of Ten Minutes On..., we explore the eerie déjà vu of U.S. policy towards Iran’s nuclear programme. From the Obama-era JCPOA to Trump’s dramatic withdrawal and back again to something suspiciously similar—what ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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