Sir Simon Fraser, who stood down in July as permanent under-secretary at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), will reflect on his five years in the role at a tumultuous time in international affairs.

Sir Simon Fraser, who stood down in July as permanent under-secretary at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), reflects on his five years in the role at a tumultuous time in international affairs.

Shortly before the UN meet to adopt the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, the speakers consider the interactions between China's economy, energy production and its emissions, and whether the country can meet these challenges.

Shortly before the UN meet to adopt the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, the speakers consider the interactions between China's economy, energy production and its emissions, and whether the country can meet these challenges.

The instability caused by the conflict in Syria has had major implications for Kurdish political movements in Turkey and Syria.

The instability caused by the conflict in Syria has had major implications for Kurdish political movements in Turkey and Syria.

African countries will be amongst the worst affected by climate change.

Misha Glenny looks at why key cyber security vulnerabilities enabling criminal activity and espionage are being more successfully exploited than ever before.

The International Affairs September 2015 podcast includes interviews with Dr James Strong on interpreting the Syria vote, plus Krisztina Csortea on the book reviews section.

Italy's foreign minister argues that 20 years on from the launch of the Barcelona Process, the principles of joint ownership, dialogue and cooperation have not translated into strong policy outcomes.