Unintended Consequences
Geopolitical relations today through the lens of history. How western foreign policy has shaped the world.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Unintended Consequences
Latest Episodes
Foreign Policy with William Clouston
In this episode, I’m joined by William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). We dive into key foreign policy issues including the Russia-Ukraine war, the UK’s controversial Chagos Islands deal, Britain’s “special relationship” ...
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Syria, Assad & the Shiite Crescent
Why has Syria always been at the heart of western geopolitical struggles in the Middle East; how did the Syrian Civil War and the rise of Isis lead to a surprising coalition between the Americans and Assad; and what does the future hold for Syr...
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The Ratlines
How did so many high-ranking Nazis evade justice after the war? Today, I’m joined by Danny Orbach to discuss his fantastic book Fugitives and how/why many of the countries, who helped defeat the Nazis, ended up providing them safe haven.
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Gaddafi, Libya & Humanitarian Intervention
How far can the west be blamed for the failed state that is Libya? Did the fall of Gaddafi lead to Europe’s refugee crisis? Are we living in a post humanitarian intervention world? Learn about all of this and more with author Rajan Menon. ...
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Afghanistan, the Soviets & Ahmad Shah Massoud
As Afghanistan drifts into its third year under the Taliban, we dive into the life of Ahmad Shah Massoud. Known to many as the Lion of Panjshir, Massoud led the Afghan resistance against the Soviets and later the Taliban. Just two days before 9...
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