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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.
Episodes
46 episodes
Ten Minutes On... Ukraine and a Fractured West
This week Guy looks at the differences that exist between the US and Europe - not just between the leaderships on Ukraine, but beyond them to other issues like NATO and tariffs as well as in terms of public sentiment. Guy looks at some of the r...
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Episode 31
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Ten Minutes On... What Can Developing Countries Do About Trump's Tariffs?
This week, Guy explores the pros and cons of tariffs, exploring the conflicting motivations behind US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose them last week. He also examines the options available to smaller, more vulnerable developing coun...
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Episode 30
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22:00
Ten Minutes On... Myanmar's Conflict and Earthquake Crisis
Last week Myanmar experienced a 7.7 magniture earthquake which has so far killed 2000 people. This is a natural disaster which is taking place in a country wracked by war. In this week's episode Guy looks at the state of the conflict in Myanmar...
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Episode 29
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13:07
Ten Minutes On... Holding Interest Rates Steady For Now
Last week, several central banks chose to hold interest rates steady, reflecting broader uncertainty about both domestic and global economic conditions. While central bankers have signaled their intention to cut rates later this year, Guy notes...
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Episode 28
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10:08
Ten Minutes On... Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Last week Armenia and Azerbaijan looked close to signing a peace agreement and which would put an end to a conflict that has persisted for 40 years. But while a resolution to conflict is welcome, what is the cost? To answer this, Guy uncovers t...
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Episode 27
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12:45
Ten Minutes On... Five Years After COVID
March 11 marks the fifth anniversary that the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 coronavirus a global pandemic. Guy takes a look at what happened in the months and years that followed that announcement and whether or not this led t...
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Episode 26
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14:39
Ten Minutes On... Europe's Future
This week Guy reflects on the fallout from the Americans' abandonment of Ukraine and European leaders' realisation they need to step up in terms of their own defence. Guy explores the difficulty of Europeans becoming fully independent of the US...
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Episode 25
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11:12
Ten Minutes On... Trump's Foreign Policy
One month into Donald Trump’s second term, his foreign policy approach is becoming clear—driven by raw power and unilateralism. From tariff threats to criticism of Europe and Ukraine, and even suggestions of force to seize Greenland and t...
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Episode 24
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16:21
Ten Minutes On... That Private Sector Meeting in Beijing and China's Middle Income Trap
On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with private sector entrepreneurs in an effort to boost confidence and chart a way forward in the wake of U.S. tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. Among those present was Alibaba founder...
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Episode 23
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10:50
Ten Minutes On... Climate Change Plan Delays and the Road Ahead
This week, several major players failed to submit their latest mitigation and adaptation plans by the UN's COP30 deadline, scheduled for November in Brazil. This development comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s second decision to with...
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Episode 22
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15:35
Ten Minutes On... The Coming Tariff War
With incoming US President Donald Trump threatening tariffs on both rivals like China as well as American partners like Canada and Mexico, what does it all mean? Why is he doing this and what may be the likely consequences? And can the US come ...
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Episode 21
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12:51
Ten Minutes On... M23's Takeover of Goma and the Crisis in Eastern DR Congo
On Monday, the rebel group M23 announced it had seized Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since reigniting its armed campaign in 2022, M23 has displaced over 3 million people, including 400,000 in January 2025...
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Episode 20
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11:29
Ten Minutes On... Growing Grievances and Institutional Distrust
On Monday Reuters reported the headline grabbing figure of 60% surveyed for the the Edelman Trust Barometer survey could justify the use of violence to bring about change. Digging deeper, Guy finds that the survey reveals growing public frustra...
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Episode 19
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12:38
Ten Minutes On... Responding to Wildfires in California and Elsewhere
In this week's episode we look beyond the current wildfires taking place in California over the past week to look at the broader themes and challenges associated with them and other extreme weather events, from their increasing frequency and in...
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Episode 18
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8:13
Ten Minutes On... Why Are Some Voices Heard and Not Others?
In the first episode of the year, Guy examines Elon Musk's controversial commentary on British politics over the New Year. Why do we give figures like Musk so much attention despite their apparent ignorance? Drawing on insights from his holiday...
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Episode 17
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11:05
Ten Minutes On... Why Yoon's Self-Coup Misfired: Lessons from Around the World
In this week’s episode, we unpack the political turmoil in South Korea. After President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law, only to see it voted down by the legislature on December 3rd, events quickly spiraled. The past week has seen the police ...
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Episode 16
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15:36
Ten Minutes On... What's Next for Syria?
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria caught many by surprise, including seasoned regional analysts. As attention turns to what might happen next, Guy decides to take a side step and instead look at what the research and data on post-civil war ...
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Episode 15
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Ten Minutes On... Revisiting Syria's Forgotten War
Since 2018, Syria has largely been viewed as a frozen conflict, with neither the government nor rebel factions showing the capacity or willingness to make significant moves. However, this dynamic shifted at the end of November when the Islamist...
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Episode 14
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14:05
Ten Minutes On... Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant
On Thursday, November 21, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas leaders for their roles in the conflict that escalate...
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Episode 13
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15:21
Ten Minutes On... The BlueSky X-odus
This week Guy looks at the dramatic rise in users on the BlueSky app and explores whether some of Twitter's user base has finally had enough of Elon Musk’s ownership and management.He takes a look at the current social media landscape, e...
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Episode 12
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16:57
Ten Minutes On... Resolving Greek and Turkish Differences
This week, we dive into the latest meeting between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, who discussed ongoing differences and explored potential areas for cooperation. While diplomatic dialogue is a positive step forward—especially compared...
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Episode 11
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16:19
Ten Minutes On... Political Polarisation and Radicalisation in the United States
This week we dive into the state of American politics as citizens head to the polls for a pivotal presidential election. After a long and contentious campaign, many are asking just how polarized—or even radicalized—American society has become. ...
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Episode 10
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14:21
Ten Minutes On... Regulating Artificial Intelligence
This week we take a look at the evolving landscape of AI regulation in response to recent court cases against major AI companies and controversies surrounding the misuse of their products. While superintelligent AI and the apocalyptic scenarios...
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Episode 9
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20:39
Ten Minutes On... The BRICS+ Summit in Kazan
In this episode, we dive deep into the BRICS+ summit hosted by Russia in Kazan, which is attracting global attention. While the media often frames this event as Russia's attempt to demonstrate that it's not diplomatically isolated, the reality ...
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Episode 8
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16:17
Ten Minutes On... Indonesia's New President
On October 20, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, affectionately known as "Jokowi," will officially hand over power to his successor, Prabowo Subianto. In this episode, we explore who Prabowo is and what his leadership might mean for Indonesia'...
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Episode 7
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