71 - The New Arms Race for the Indian Ocean

Once hailed as a beacon of democratic reform in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has devolved into a fractured state defined by a brutal, multi-front civil war following the 2021 military coup. The Junta clings to power in the central cities through terror and forced conscription, while a ...  Show more

Once the spearhead of Allied victory in World War II and the backbone of nuclear deterrence in the early Cold War, strategic bombers are often dismissed today as relics of a bygone era. Yet three powers, the United States, Russia, and China, continue to field formidable bomber fl ...  Show more

What do the leaders gathered at the United Nations this week make of the US election? Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay discuss the global perspective on the election.They also look at the implications of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment for the Democrats ...  Show more

How will US tech firms react to DeepSeek? The Chinese artificial intelligence start-up says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. Donald Trump says it's a wake-up call for developers. So, who will dominate in this bitter digital rivalry? In this Episode:   Ra ...  Show more

From planning the perfect destination to capturing Instagram-worthy moments, travel thrills us all. Travel not only reduces stress but also boosts happiness, a trend backed by the Mastercard travel report showing 97 million passengers through Indian airports in just the first ...

The United States and China have had a turbulent history. In recent years, diplomatic relations between the world's two largest economies reached what many observers described as a new low, and despite some growing signs of stability, the future remains uncertain. So, how might t ...  Show more