Nick Gowing
Analyst and founder of risk consultancy Thinking the Unthinkable who offers commentary on geopolitical risk and current events during the episode.
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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.
Dec 4, 2025 • 37min
US Congress roiled by Venezuelan strikes and the latest from the Xi-Macron meeting
Alex von Tonzelman, a historian and author, delves into the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America, relating them to current events in Venezuela. Nick Gowing, an analyst, discusses the geopolitical implications of military actions and the legal challenges faced by Congress. They examine the authoritarian tendencies of leaders who may act unilaterally, alongside commentary on Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron’s economic diplomacy. The duo also touches on the ethics of conflict-zone tourism and the changing dynamics of drinking culture.
