John Everard

Join former British diplomat John Everard and Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network, as they unpack pivotal global issues. They analyze the U.S. downsizing its military operations in Syria and explore its potential consequences for the region and Kurdish forces. The duo also discusses the recent meeting between French President Macron and Italian PM Meloni, highlighting the tension and synergy in European diplomatic dynamics. Additionally, they touch on tourism trends in the U.S. amid a fluctuating political landscape.

Tina Fordham, a geopolitical strategist and founder of Fordham Global Foresight, teams up with John Everard, a former British ambassador to Belarus, Uruguay, and North Korea. They dive into Donald Trump's tumultuous first 100 days of his return to the presidency, unpacking his political strategies and the implications for international relations, particularly with North Korea and Russia. The discussion also turns to Mark Carney's election victory in Canada and its potential impact on Canadian-U.S. relations amidst a shifting global landscape.

Join John Everard, a former British ambassador to North Korea, Oriana Skylar Mastro, a Stanford political science professor, and James D Brown, a political science expert on Japan-Russia relations, as they delve into the ripple effects of the Ukraine war across Asia. They discuss North and South Korea's shifting alliances, China's strategic maneuvers, and Japan's changing role in security. The conversation highlights regional tensions and Japan’s constitutional debates around military forces, painting a vivid picture of a dynamically evolving geopolitical landscape.