Intrigue Explained

Ex-Diplomats Debate: Are authoritarian states just better equipped for foreign policy?


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Dmitry and John debate whether democracies are at a disadvantage in international relations compared to their more authoritarian counterparts.

Also on the show:

  • What the US debt limit deal means for international relations; and

  • An update on the tense situation in Kosovo.

About the show:

Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.

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Intrigue ExplainedBy Dmitry Grozoubinski, Helen Zhang and John Fowler