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ALL EPISODES


The Red Line
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Episode 90. East Asian Rearmament
China appears to be sleepwalking toward conflict over Taiwan. In response, East Asia has begun to prepare for a potential war this decade.


The Red Line
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Episode 87. How Strong is the Chinese Economy?
There are major fault lines appearing within the Chinese economy. Can the CCP steer through this crisis or will the bubble burst first?

The Red Line
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Protests Across Mongolia - Live Panel
Revelations have come to light that $12.9B worth of Mongolian coal has been stolen by government officials.


The Red Line
Dec 27, 20223 min read
Episode 85. Could the US Conquer North Korea?
North Korea has tested a record number of missiles this year. How difficult would an invasion be and how would the wider region react?


The Red Line
Nov 19, 20221 min read
Australia's Northern Defence - Twitter Space Panel
Australia is currently bolstering defences in its northern approaches. What do these moves indicate?


The Red Line
Oct 3, 20224 min read
Episode 79. Myanmar's Crumbling Coup
After a landslide democratic victory, Myanmar fell victim to a coup in 2021. Is it about to plunge into an even more complicated civil war?


Robbie Sutton
Sep 23, 20227 min read
Debts and Downfalls: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's new President has to navigate a divided parliament, international debtors, and a population still clamouring for change.


The Red Line
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Flashpoint Pakistan: A Worsening Crisis - Twitter Space Panel
In the middle of the country's worst floods and the political turmoil in Islamabad, Pakistan is approaching a crucial crossroads.


The Red Line
Aug 5, 20221 min read
What Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Means for US-China Policy
With Nancy Pelosi travelling to Taiwan, it seems the tension between Washington and Beijing has once again ratcheted to a new level.


Robbie Sutton
Jul 13, 20229 min read
Protracted People’s Warfare: Enduring Insurgency in the Philippines
Since the modern Philippine state was born in 1946, the archipelagic nation has experienced unrest, insurgency and at times revolution.


The Red Line
Jun 13, 20224 min read
Episode 71. The New Arms Race for the Indian Ocean
Eighty per cent of the world's trade will pass through the Indian Ocean. Which regional power has the momentum to secure this crucial area?


Robbie Sutton
May 9, 20228 min read
Crisis in Sri Lanka: Gotabaya’s Debts Come Due
Sri Lanka has been experiencing deepening economic crisis since 2020, generating considerable political unrest aimed at President Rajapaksa.


The Red Line
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Pakistan in Political Crisis: Live Twitter Space Panel
Pakistan is in the middle of a huge political crisis, with Imran Khan being forced out of power. Where does the country go from here?


The Red Line
Mar 6, 20224 min read
Episode 64. Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and the Battle for Melanesia
The world's soon to be newest nation Bougainville is stepping out onto the world stage, geopolitically complicating its region.


Daniela Žuvela
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Episode 60. How Terrorist Groups are Funded
Causing international chaos has never been cheaper or easier, with terrorist groups able to gather funding and recruits across the world.


Red Line Producer
Dec 26, 20213 min read
Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten Front
With the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.


Robbie Sutton
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Episode 57. Sri Lanka: The End of Neutrality
Sri Lanka has for decades experienced crisis after crisis, but throughout it all remained steadfastly neutral, but can Colombo keep going.


The Red Line
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Executive Briefing: Indonesia: The Balance of Power in Asia
Indonesia is at the heart of the current great power contest, yet its trade and bilateral relations with the US are severely lacking.


Red Line Producer
Oct 3, 20214 min read
Episode 53. Vietnam: Frontline of the South China Sea
Vietnam is quickly become the new frontline in the South China Sea, with the nation standing in the direct path of an expansionist China.


The Red Line
Jun 20, 20211 min read
Executive Briefing: India's Two Front War
India is set to be a world powerhouse. We take a look at their greatest strategic issues and threats over the next few decades.


Red Line Producer
Jun 13, 20214 min read
Episode 45. Japan and The Quad
Seeking to counter an ever-expanding China, Tokyo has turned abroad in search of allies. Key to this is the revival of The Quad.


Red Line Producer
Mar 21, 20213 min read
Episode 39. Pakistan's Two Front War
When Obama left office he stated that the potential for Pakistan and India to stumble into nuclear conflict kept him awake above all else.


The Red Line
Mar 4, 20211 min read
Executive Briefing: Rare Earth Elements
The US supply chain has been broken, and China controls the world's Rare Earth market. The consequences of this cannot be understated


Red Line Producer
Feb 21, 20214 min read
Episode 37. The Geopolitics of Rare Earths
Rare Earths are used in technology from iPhones to F-35s, and China has a virtual monopoly on their production. We dive into the issue.
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