What is sovereign finance, and why should it matter to people outside economics? In this episode, I sit down with Professor Layna Mosley to discuss international political economy, global financial markets, and how governments navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Artificial intelligence is changing far more than the way we work. It's reshaping economics, diplomacy, security, and global governance. In this episode, Sarayu Natarajan shares her perspective on the intersection of technology and international relations.

From liberalism and conservatism to socialism and anarchism, political ideologies influence everything from elections to international conflicts. This episode explores the core ideas behind the world's most influential political philosophies and why understanding them matters in today's world.

What happened in Iran in 1979, and why does it still matter today? This episode breaks down the causes of the Iranian Revolution, the rise of the Islamic Republic, and the long-term consequences for regional politics, global diplomacy, and Iran's place in the world.

Using international relations concepts, this episode explains how cyber warfare works, when it becomes a security threat, and how international law tries to keep it in check. It also explores how power, sovereignty, and state responsibility are redefined when conflict moves into the digital realm.

Is war always illegal, or are there exceptions? This episode looks at the UN Charter, self-defence, and Security Council authorisation, alongside war theory. We unpack how law and morality overlap, and where they sharply disagree.

From crime headlines to courtroom debates, diplomatic immunity often sparks outrage. This episode looks beyond the headlines to explain why the system was created, how it functions today, and whether it still makes sense in a world focused on accountability and human rights.

Success in peacekeeping is more complicated than just sending troops. In this episode, we unpack the political, humanitarian, and community-level factors that decide whether a mission creates real stability or struggles to gain ground.

In this episode, we break down what public diplomacy really means and why it matters in today’s world. From cultural exchanges and student programs to media outreach and social media campaigns, governments use public diplomacy to shape how people view them both at home and abroad. We’ll look at simple examples, explore how it connects to soft power, and discuss why it’s becoming even more important in the age of misinformation.

In this episode, I sit down with Tara Hariharan, a global markets strategist and China expert, to explore how China’s economy and geopolitics ripple across the world. From tech innovation to trade wars, we unpack why China matters more than ever.