Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

As a resistance fighter turned statesman, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão has devoted his life to the struggle for Timorese independence. On the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia summit, he opened up to Geraldine and Hamish about why he is such a staunch advocate for processing the gas from the Greater Sunrise project onshore in Timor-Leste and what his dreams are for his country.  

Sitting down with Geraldine and Hamish on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed his desire for Australia to adopt a more 'mature' approach on China, his frustration at Western 'hypocrisy' concerning Gaza, achieving 'spiritual enlightenment' through Shakespeare and why being Prime Minister is no 'bed of roses'. Recommendations:Past episodes of Global Roaming

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, it's increasingly becoming a battle for hearts and minds. Angela Stent has met Putin - 16 times - and she says it's this war for global influence that Putin thinks he is winning. Recommendations:Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski speaking at the UN Security Council - listen hereBBC The Briefing Room podcast - How is technology changing warfare?Masha Gessen in the New Yorker - The Death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's Most Formidable Opponent Correction: Hamish incorrectly referred to Masha Gessen using she/her pronouns. Masha Gessen is nonbinary and trans and uses they/them pronouns. 

Big decisions are being made about the future of Australian defence, with very little public debate. Highly esteemed defence strategist Hugh White is trying to inspire this national conversation. He joins Geraldine and Hamish to discuss why he thinks AUKUS is a mistake and what he thinks Australia needs to do instead, if we really want to secure ourselves in a rapidly contested region.Recommendations:Geraldine: Navalny - documentary. Available on SBS On Demand until 20 April 2024Hamish: Essay by Hervé Lemahieu in Australian Foreign Affairs journal (AFA20 - February 2024), proposing that Australia pursue a common travel area and an integrated digital market with the Pacific.

Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman says the world order is fundamentally shifting, and not in a good way.Recommendations: Hamish: In the Time of Madness – Richard Lloyd Parry (Book) Geraldine: Lunch with Prabowo, by Ben Bland at the Financial Times Nemesis, Series 1 Episode 3 The Morrison Years, ABC 

What might this upcoming election mean for the Indonesia - Australia relationship? Recommendations:Hamish: Sarah Snook on The Today Programme – BBC Radio 4Geraldine: A Year Of Living Dangerously – Book by Christopher Koch

Following the death of three Americans, pressure is growing on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran. Few, however, are asking what the mood is inside Iran, and who is pulling the strings? Iran scholar Ali Ansari argues that understanding this is imperative in determining what should come next. Recommendations: Hamish: Tom Friedman - A Titanic Geopolitical Struggle is Underway - New York Times.Geraldine: A Separation - Film available Apple TVReading Lolita in Tehran - Book by Azar Nafisi

Former US national security advisor John Bolton discusses the volatile global situation, conflicts in the Middle East, and the potential impact of the upcoming US election on global stability. The podcast explores the chaotic state of the Middle East and raises concerns about a potential World War III. It also delves into worries about Trump's reelection, American foreign policy implications, and reflections on Iraq, Iran, and the Palestinians.

Award-winning journalists Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald discuss global news and how to make sense of it. They emphasize the importance of paying attention to overlooked stories and global shifts.