Rethinking Security Podcast

Conclusion: Paths out of polycrisis for a new government

As the dust settles from a highly consequential General Election, we wrap up our 'Paths out of polycrisis' pod series by reflecting on the expert views we’ve heard on some of the pressing global challenges confronting the UK – and asking what ideas should rise to the top when a new government sets its course on security matters. With guests Natalie Samarasinghe (former global director of advocacy at Open Society Foundations and CEO of United Nations Association - UK) plus Rethinking Security's Coordinator, Richard Reeve.

Can the UK be a ‘force for good’ in today’s world?

In this episode, Larry is joined by Dr Duncan Green current professor at LSE and author of 'How Change Happens' and Nudhara Yusuf the Executive Coordinator of the Global Governance Innovation Network, to discuss the UK's role in this more violent, polarised and repressive world. Listen to the conversation which focuses on a more positive approach to what the UK could be doing and how the UK might go about trying to build trust and partnership on key global challenges.

Addressing the Environmental Emergency

In this episode, Larry is joined by Livvy Hanks (Olivia) Coordinator of the Parliamentary effort to promote the Green New Deal and Stuart Parkinson the Executive Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility. They explore the recent warnings over the likelihood of reaching the ‘Earth System Tipping Points’ and what a country like the UK can and should be doing in response.  Remember to send your thoughts and questions via X, Facebook, Linkedin or email us at info@rethinkingsecurity.org.uk 

From Permacrisis to Strategy on Migration

In this episode, Larry is joined by Ruben Andersson, professor of social anthropology at Oxford University who works on security, migration, borders and related topics and Fiona B Adamson, Professor of International Relations at SOAS with research interests in the international politics of migration, mobility and diaspora. They examine the current state of migration and whether UK/European policy and politics on migration have been successful or a self-reinforcing failure. Find out their views and more on this episode.

How can the UK address risks from China and in the Asia-Pacific region?

In this episode, Larry is joined by Isabel Hilton⁠, a distinguished journalist, broadcaster, visiting professor at King’s College London, contributing editor at Prospect Magazine and founder of China Dialogue; They will ask why the UK is putting so much into this region at present, how well the UK is balancing cooperation, competition and containment in its relations with an increasingly powerful China, and how to navigate security risks when doing so. You can keep up to date with all things Rethinking Security at https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/