The Rachman Review

By Financial Times

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs.

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Number 1: The making of the modern Middle East
Gideon Rachman speaks to historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. They discuss the forces that shaped the region, from the Ottoman Empire and Ataturk to the ongoing tensions between the US, Israel and Iran. Gideon and Simon examine the region's complexities and interconnectedness and whether lessons from the past can offer a glimpse into the future. CLIP: British Pathé Join us at the FT Weekend Festival on Saturday, September 5 at Kenwood House Gardens in London and spend the day with FT journalists and leading voices across business, politics, economics, culture and the arts. FT podcast listeners can save 10% off tickets with the code FTPODCAST. Click on this link to find out more. Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Want more? Free links: Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes The exodus from Israel Egypt deploys jets to UAE as Iran war strains Arab alliances Far-right Israeli minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night Israel moves to give police powers in occupied West Bank Far-right Israeli minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20, 202627min
Number 2: Making the UN great again
The UN is choosing a new secretary-general at a time when it’s struggling to remain relevant. Sidelined in the wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East, and facing a severe funding crisis, the organisation is under growing pressure. This week, guest host Alec Russell speaks to Thant Myint-U, a former UN official, author and the grandson of former UN secretary-general U Thant, about the challenges its new leader will face. Clip: AP Archive Free links to read more on this topic: António Guterres on the future of the UN Superpowers are discovering their limits, says UN chief The new world order? Every man for himself Wanted: a leader to rescue the UN Nuclear watchdog chief pitches ‘leaner’ UN in secretary-general bid Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts Join us at the FT Weekend Festival on Saturday, September 5 at Kenwood House Gardens in London and spend the day with FT journalists and leading voices across business, politics, economics, culture and the arts. FT podcast listeners can save 10% off tickets with the code FTPODCAST. Click on this link to find out more. Follow Alec on X @alecurussell Presented by Alec Russell. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 27, 202626min
Number 3: Iran’s growing strategic ambitions
Gideon talks to Vali Nasr, author of Iran’s Grand Strategy and professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University, SAIS, about how the balance of power in the Middle East is changing. After six months of on-off hostilities, Nasr argues, Iran’s core aims are unchanged - ending the US threat and securing economic relief. But Iran now looks to have the upper hand and is using its leverage from controlling the Strait of Hormuz to seek ever more far-reaching concessions from the superpower. Clip: CTV Free links to read more on this topic: Will failure in Iran reshape how the US fights? Iran’s supreme leader elevates loyalists as he tightens grip Trump and the failure of the Fafo doctrine Brinkmanship in the Strait of Hormuz Israel’s campaign to make southern Lebanon ‘unliveable’ Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 13, 202630min
Number 4: Will Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ break Iran?
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is calling for an “economic D-Day” for the Iranian regime while threatening secondary sanctions on countries that do business with the country. Will this be more effective than previous attempts at economic pressure? What impact will this have on US relations with China? And how will energy markets react? Sasha Polakow-Suransky, executive opinion editor, speaks with Emma Ashford, Stimson Center senior fellow and Foreign Policy columnist, about Washington’s latest Iran sanctions push dubbed Operation Economic Outcast. Clip: CBS News Join us at the FT Weekend Festival on Saturday, September 5 at Kenwood House Gardens in London, and spend the day with FT journalists and leading voices across business, politics, economics, culture and the arts. FT podcast listeners can save 10% off tickets with the code FTPODCAST. Click on this link to find out more. Free links to read more on this topic: US launches further strikes on Iran as conflict flares up Energy price surge hits bond markets as European gas reaches three-year high Donald Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ as conflict reignites Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Scott Bessent threatens Iran’s economic partners with more sanctions Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war? Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Sasha Polakow-Suransky. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 03, 202632min
Number 5: The world at war
War is raging in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan, while tensions are rising between China and Taiwan. What is driving this surge in global conflict, how should we respond and where, if anywhere, are the prospects for peace? Gideon is joined by Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6; Tom Tugendhat, the UK’s new shadow foreign secretary; and Kim Ghattas, FT contributing editor and author of Black Wave. They discuss how today’s conflicts are connected, the risk of further escalation and the importance of ending a war well. This episode is an edited recording of an event organised by FT Weekend Festival. Clip: CBS News Free links to read more on this topic: Trump envoys take Ukraine peace proposal to meeting with Putin Trump envoys hold talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow Russia launches missile strikes against Kyiv as pause in raids ends Why the US and Iran keep escalating Lebanon warns of ‘dangerous escalation’ after Israeli strikes Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 10, 202633min