
Julie Norman
Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at University College London and author of Gaza, The Dream and the Nightmare; interviewed about Gaza's history and contemporary conflict.
Top 5 podcasts with Julie Norman
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Mar 17, 2025 • 50min
Uncertainty for Equities amid Tariff and Geopolitical Risks
Lori Calvasina, Chief US Equity Strategist at RBC Capital Markets, shares her revised outlook on US equities, reflecting a drop in GDP targets and a predicted 10% upside for the S&P 500. Mike Green, Chief Investment Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, discusses navigating equity market corrections and the growing trend of investors leaning toward active management. Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, addresses how tariff uncertainties could slow the US economy, while Julie Norman, a terrorism expert, highlights evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.

Oct 20, 2025 • 37min
Will the proposed Trump-Putin summit in Budapest do any good?
Featuring Rainbow Murray, a politics professor at Queen Mary University, Nick Gowing, broadcast journalist and security analyst, and Julie Norman, an expert on Gaza. They delve into the tension at Trump's meeting with Zelensky, questioning the implications for Ukraine. The potential Trump-Putin summit's effects on European security are explored. Julie discusses Gaza's complex history and its resilience amidst contemporary conflict, highlighting the motivations behind Hamas’ actions and the uncertain future for the territory.

Sep 2, 2025 • 36min
China’s hugely expensive military parade sets the tone for an ‘Axis of Upheaval’
Julie Norman, an Associate Professor of Politics, and James Rogers, an International Journalism expert, delve into China’s military parade and its implications for global geopolitics. They discuss the formation of an 'Axis of Convenience' with Russia and the potential US reactions. Norman shares insights on Gaza, highlighting mixed reactions to international activism, while both experts unpack why many avoid engaging with the news. Kieran Gaffney introduces his initiative Shanakea, focusing on the revival of Irish storytelling as a vital cultural practice for corporate and global engagement.

Oct 15, 2025 • 37min
Putin is left without a summit – is the tide turning against Russia?
In this discussion, political experts Alexander Gerlach and Julie Norman explore how Vladimir Putin's canceled summit signals a shift in Russia's influence in the Middle East. They delve into the complexities of Putin's relationships with regional powers like Syria and Iran. The conversation also touches on the evolving US stance on Ukraine and the implications of Germany's proposed conscription lottery. AI's impact on student culture and military recruitment in the US versus Germany rounds out a thought-provoking analysis.

Sep 25, 2025 • 38min
Palestine’s president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses UN Assembly
Guests Carol Walker, a seasoned political commentator, Julie Norman, an expert on Palestine, and Evan Osnos, a New Yorker staff writer, dive into current international affairs. They explore Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the UN, discussing his decreasing legitimacy among Palestinians. The conversation shifts to the implications of the US revoking Palestinian visas, international recognition dynamics, and NATO's response to drone threats in Denmark. Osnos brings insights on the ultra-rich, revealing how wealth fosters detachment and the challenges in discussing taxation and cultural shifts.


