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Independent Thinking

by Chatham House

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues.

Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House.

100 episodes

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1

AI wars: Anthropic battles the Pentagon as China plans ahead

32:59 Mar 13, 2026

2

Iran: Will Trump declare early victory and risk leaving hardliners in charge?

35:39 Mar 6, 2026

3

Trump's tariffs: Are they here to stay?

29:25 Feb 27, 2026

4

As Ukraine peace talks stall, can Europe step up in its defence? Independent Thinking podcast

36:44 Feb 19, 2026

5

Rubio to Europe: A softer tone than Vance. But same message?

14:02 Feb 16, 2026

6

As the UK lurches from crisis to crisis, is it becoming ungovernable?

29:41 Feb 13, 2026

7

Oil, regime change, and what's next in Trump's MAGA playbook?

31:34 Feb 6, 2026

8

UK in China: Hard choices between rival superpowers

35:32 Jan 30, 2026

9

Trump vs Carney at Davos - One summit, two visions

35:13 Jan 23, 2026

10

Greenland in the cross hairs of Trump's bid for hemispheric dominance

27:43 Jan 16, 2026

11

Does Venezuela usher in an era of might is right?

36:58 Jan 7, 2026

12

Trump Year One – China's economic rivalry with the US is here to stay

40:06 Dec 15, 2025

13

What does Trump's national security strategy mean for Europe, China and Middle East?

29:06 Dec 8, 2025

14

Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine

28:09 Dec 5, 2025

15

Britain's budget – a recipe for growth or decline?

28:21 Nov 28, 2025

16

Sudan – the internal and external forces tearing it apart

29:35 Nov 21, 2025

17

What does Ukraine need to get through the winter?

30:40 Nov 14, 2025

18

Mamdani won in New York. For Trump, was it a setback or backlash?

29:55 Nov 7, 2025

19

Europe after the Dutch elections. Goodbye far right? Not so fast.

28:03 Oct 31, 2025

20

AI Plus. Generals purged. China's leaders plan for 2030

31:38 Oct 24, 2025

21

How to advance Trump's Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace

33:29 Oct 17, 2025

22

Trump, Gaza and shutdown

28:41 Oct 10, 2025

23

In UK politics is Reform now the party to beat?

34:15 Oct 3, 2025

24

The UN must adapt to the Trump era. How?

28:34 Sep 26, 2025

25

Trump's UK state visit sealed deals, but at what cost?

31:17 Sep 19, 2025

26

Will China lead a post-American world?

28:40 Sep 12, 2025

27

Trump's Tools – Tariffs and sanctions

31:45 Jul 25, 2025

28

Will Trump deliver for Ukraine?

33:50 Jul 18, 2025

29

Gaza: What next after Trump-Netanyahu talks?

33:02 Jul 10, 2025

30

One year hard Labour: Why is the UK so difficult to govern?

30:55 Jul 4, 2025

31

Iran's Nuclear Programme: Destroyed, damaged or intact?

28:26 Jun 27, 2025

32

What does the Iran-Israel war mean for the region and the world?

25:59 Jun 18, 2025

33

Can Britain be great again?

30:17 Jun 13, 2025

34

War plan or wish list - The UK Strategic Defence Review

35:24 Jun 6, 2025

35

What's the future for Gaza?

34:01 May 31, 2025

36

Is Brexit finally done?

29:32 May 23, 2025

37

Can the UK take on the EU, US, and China?

33:42 May 16, 2025

38

Can India and Pakistan step back from the brink?

30:07 May 9, 2025

39

Ukraine's impossible choice

37:33 May 2, 2025

40

Is the US dollar losing its dominance?

29:40 Apr 24, 2025

41

How can Nigeria tackle corruption?

32:23 Apr 16, 2025

42

Is the US confronting China in Latin America?

33:14 Apr 11, 2025

43

Are Donald Trump's tariffs the end of globalization?

29:14 Apr 4, 2025

44

Can Europe replace the US as a global power?

29:31 Mar 28, 2025

45

How closely is China watching the US?

33:22 Mar 21, 2025

46

Will Syria's new leader rescue or destroy the country?

32:41 Mar 14, 2025

47

Is the UK military strong enough?

30:03 Mar 7, 2025

48

Can the UK, France and Germany forge a new transatlantic path?

40:18 Feb 28, 2025

49

Should Europe start planning for the worst?

32:17 Feb 21, 2025

50

After Paris: Are the US and UK leaving Europe behind on AI?

27:04 Feb 14, 2025

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