This week the Undercurrents team explore two perspectives on the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ben speaks to from the Asia-Pacific Programme about the Indian government's response to the virus, exploring the impact of a severe lockdown and the limitations of a new contact tracing app.  Then Agnes discusses how the media has covered the crisis with of the . What is the media's role during such catastrophes? And how far can it go in terms of critiquing government policy? Read the Expert Comment: Read the World Today article: Credits: Speakers: Urvashi Aneja, James Ball Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Recorded and produced by Chatham House

This week Agnes is joined by Lysa John, the Secretary-General of , to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on worker's rights across the world.  Then Ben speaks to Leena Hoffmann from the Africa Programme at Chatham House about the food security crisis in West Africa and the Sahel. They explore the challenges facing governments in the region as they attempt to ensure their citizens have access to food despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. Read the Expert Comment:  Credits:  Speakers: Lysa John, Leena Hoffmann Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Edited and produced by Chatham House

In this bonus episode , Director of the Energy, Environment and Resources Programme at Chatham House, speaks to Anna about the environmental implications of COVID-19. How might manmade pressures on the environment have contributed to the emergence of the virus? What are the environmental impacts of the virus-driven economic slowdown? And how can we rebuild society in a more sustainable way in the wake of this crisis?  Read the BBC article: Read the Expert Comment: Credits: Speaker: Tim Benton Host: Anna Aberg Producer: Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House

This week, Ben speaks to from the Global Health Programme about the WHO's communication challenges around the coronavirus. They explore how pandemics are defined, and the implications of when the announcement was made. Then Agnes meets to find out how former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has gained political office in Ukraine.  Read the Expert Comments:  Credits: Speakers: Charles Clift, Max Fras Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

This week Agnes speaks to about how states can learn the lessons from our coronavirus response, and better prepare for future pandemics. Then Ben meets to find out about a speech given at Chatham House in 1931 by Mahatma Gandhi, as part of his campaign for Indian independence. Read the Expert Comment: Read The World Today article: Read Gandhi's speech: Credits: Speakers: Patricia Lewis, Gitika Bhardwaj Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

Extreme weather, rising sea levels and a melting Arctic - the effects of climate change are posing an increasingly large threat to national security worldwide. In this episode the team explore the implications of climate change for national security, and how the defence establishment is incorporating environmental concerns into its military planning.  Anna speaks to about the threats posed by climate change, before Ben asks how militaries and international organisations are adapting to these threats.  Follow us on Twitter: Credits: Speakers: Neil Morisetti, Patricia Lewis Hosts: Anna Aberg, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

This week, Agnes speaks to Chatham House Senior Press Officer Jordan Lim about the challenges facing governments and the media as they try to communicate effectively during the coronavirus pandemic.  Then Ben discusses the prospect of justice for the Rohingya community, with from the Asia-Pacific Programme. Sandra explains the ongoing international investigations into Myanmar's treatment of their Rohingya minority population, and highlights the lessons that can be drawn from the Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia.  Subscribe to the Newsletter: Read the Expert Comment:   Credits: Speakers: Jordan Lim, Sandra Smits Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

Undercurrents returns from remote corners of lockdown UK to discuss how the EU has responded to the coronavirus pandemic, and to find out how celebrity interacts with politics.  This week, Ben speaks to about the economic impact of Europe's lockdown measures, and the challenges facing the Eurozone as the pandemic continues. Then Agnes meets to discuss his new book on the history of celebrity.  Read the Expert Comment: Read The World Today article: Find the book: Credits: Speakers: Pepijn Bergsen and Greg Jenner Hosts: Agnes Frimston and Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Producer: Ben Horton Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

After a short hiatus Undercurrents will return in a few days. In the meantime we are bringing you an excerpt from , a new podcast series from the Energy, Environment and Resources Programme at Chatham House. Ben speaks to Jennifer Austin, Policy Director of the , about the role that business can play in addressing the climate emergency.  Listen to the full series:

The Climate Briefing returns with interviews on European approaches to climate action, and the role that business can play in achieving the Paris Agreement goals. Johanna and Ben are joined in the studio by two guests; Imke Lubbeke, Head of EU Climate and Energy Policy at the , and Jen Austin, Policy Director of the coalition. Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the postponement of COP26 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read the Meeting Summary: Follow us on Twitter: Credits: Speakers: Imke Lubbeke, Jen Austin Hosts: Johanna Tilkanen, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced at Chatham House.