António Guterres on the United Nations in a fractured world

António Guterres on the United Nations in a f...

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Chrystia Freeland on how to negotiate with autocrats — and allies

Gideon talks to Chrystia Freeland, former deputy prime minister of Canada, about different approaches to negotiating with the Trump administration. They also discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, her new role as adviser to President Zelenskyy and how to pressure Russia ...  Show more

Trump's predatory foreign policy

Gideon talks to American political scientist Stephen Walt about the phrase ‘predatory hegemon’ that he coined to describe the US administration under Donald Trump. What are the risks and benefits of this policy for the American people, and for those who formerly considered themse ...  Show more

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