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GEOPOLITICAL
AND ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS
ALL EPISODES
Thomas Mutch
May 9, 20205 min read
A PRISONER OF CHINESE GEOGRAPHY: Why do the Chinese continue to support the Kim regime?
Why do the Chinese continue to support the Kim regime? We trace the history of the two nation's relations and how that informs geopolitics.
The Red Line
May 3, 20201 min read
Episode 16. The Geopolitics of North Korea
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: There are few geopolitical flashpoints in the world more...
The Red Line
Apr 19, 20201 min read
Episode 15. The South Sudanese Civil War
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: After a 30 year war with Sudan, South Sudan finally gained its...
Robbie Sutton
Apr 5, 20205 min read
Episode 14. War in the Arctic (Russia's Hypersonic Missile Program)
The coldest battlefield in the world is opening up, and old regional rivalries are beginning to flare up.
The Red Line
Mar 30, 20201 min read
From the Front Lines: How is COVID-19 impacting Central Asia?
The Red Line sits down for a special COVID piece to discuss how Central Asia is tackling COVID-19 and how it compares with the west....
The Red Line
Mar 22, 20202 min read
Episode 13. Private Militaries
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Private militaries or PMCs have been popping up in all of the...
The Red Line
Mar 8, 20201 min read
Episode 12. The Vultures of Venezuela
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Venezuela, home to the largest proven oil reserves in the...
The Red Line
Feb 24, 20201 min read
Episode 11. The Libyan Civil War
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: The Libyan civil war is ramping to a climax, general Haftars...
Robbie Sutton
Feb 9, 20205 min read
Episode 10. Foreign Aid (Australia's Pacific Strategy)
Foreign aid is a deeply misunderstood part of national budgets. We examine Australia's Pacific Foreign Aid strategy to break down the issue.
The Red Line
Jan 27, 20201 min read
Episode 09. The Consequences of War with Iran
Listen to this episode on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Libsyn RSS Rundown: Every month we seem to escalate the tensions with Iran, drawing...
The Red Line
Jan 11, 20204 min read
Episode 08. The Crossroads of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan stands at the crossroads of a decision critical in shpaing the country's futur. Should it look toward Moscow or Beijing?
Red Line Producer
Dec 29, 20193 min read
Episode 07. Expert Predictions for 2020
With critical elections, wars, and crises set to shape the next 12 months, We sit down with three top experts to get their predictions.
Red Line Producer
Dec 15, 20193 min read
Episode 06. Transnistria (Europe's Last Soviet Republic)
Between Moldova and Ukraine lies the breakaway republic of Transnistria the last nation to hold the hammer and sickle upon its flag.
Red Line Producer
Dec 2, 20193 min read
Episode 05. UK Election Special
The UK has been dragged to a political standstill by the biggest issue facing it since WW2 - Brexit. We look at the upcoming 2019 election.
Red Line Producer
Nov 17, 20193 min read
Episode 04. The Yemeni Civil War (A War for Chokepoints)
We look at the 5-way battleground in Yemen - the global powers involved, the oil trade routes and the worst humanitarian crisis of our time.
Red Line Producer
Nov 3, 20193 min read
Episode 03. Housing Crisis in Australia
We look at the housing situation in Australia - how it has become a crisis, the issues it exemplifies, and whether a recession is coming.
Red Line Producer
Oct 21, 20193 min read
Episode 02. West Papua (Bows Against Helicopters)
Featuring helicopters, phosphorous, corruption and brutal crackdowns, the movement for freedom in West Papua is heating up. We dive into it.
Red Line Producer
Oct 6, 20192 min read
Episode 01. Afghanistan (18 Years of War)
18 years ago, NATO declared war on the Taliban's regime in Afghanistan. We tackle the conflict and the nation's past, present and future.
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