Former prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, discusses the current nature of discourse in politics and international diplomacy, particularly focusing on the impact it has on female politicians and diplomats.

Reflections on the State of Political Discourse

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Both the protests and police violence in Belarus are greater in scale - and potential - than at any other time in Belarus’s modern history.

A Deeper Look at the Protests in Belarus

In a final episode before the summer break, Undercurrents explores the complex politics of horrific images.

Undercurrents: Episode 63 - The Politics of Violent Images

Undercurrents marks the Chatham House centenary with an episode on the history of the institute.

Undercurrents: Episode 62 - 100 Years of Chatham House

Undercurrents is back with interviews on the global fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and how the coronavirus pandemic might affect China's soft power.

Undercurrents: Episode 61 - LGBTQ+ Rights, and China's Post-COVID Global Standing

How can governments support industry decarbonisation?

Reflections on the State of Political Discourse

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