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Global Insight

A weekly round-up featuring analysis and commentary on major global and regional issues. This programme goes beyond the headlines to explain the connections between events, identify emerging trends, and forecast long-term impacts.

Latest Episodes

Peace in an uncertain world | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 18:16

Today's security challenges extend far beyond traditional battlefields. Conflicts are becoming more internationalized and new technologies are reshaping the nature of war. Why are conflicts becoming harder to end? Can emerging technologies help build peace or make conflicts more dangerous and deadly? Find out in this episode of Global Insight.

Russia's Pivot to the East | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 18:32

From Beijing to New Delhi, and from Southeast Asia to the Middle East, Moscow is forging new partnerships while redefining old ones. At the same time, despite sanctions and political tensions, Europe remains closely tied to Russia through energy and trade. Is this a temporary response to geopolitical pressure - or the beginning of a new global strategy?

The benefit of the doubt | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 15:31

Is global distrust making us less safe? When assuming the worst triggers the exact conflicts nations fear, caution becomes a trap. This episode of Global Insight explores the dangerous "security dilemma" from Middle East tensions to the breakdown of the Iran Nuclear Deal -examining if giving diplomacy the benefit of the doubt could break the cycle.

The World's Hunger Hotspots | Global Insights

Politics & Economy 12:33

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that acute food insecurity is likely to worsen further for millions of people. So, what is driving millions of people in these hunger hotspots to the brink of famine? We explore these questions in this edition of Global Insight.

Innovating at Scale | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 20:37

Money is pouring in, and breakthroughs are happening in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced materials. Yet, across most of the world, economic growth remains sluggish, as the gains that technology promised are taking far longer to arrive. How can the world close the gap between technological breakthroughs and broad economic benefit, and how do we truly innovate at scale?

The Road to Peace for Iran and the Middle East | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 22:14

The United States and Iran have signed an interim peace agreement, raising hopes that one of the world's most dangerous confrontations may be easing. But what brought the two sides to the negotiating table? What does the deal actually entail? And can it pave the way for lasting stability, or merely delay the next crisis? Join Global Insight as we unpack the motivations, implications and challenges behind this pivotal agreement.

Intellectual Property Protection | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 21:20

Intellectual property is becoming a key issue in the global economy. From AI to digital content, innovation is moving fast, while legal systems are struggling to keep up. In this edition, we take a closer look at the changing landscape of intellectual property rights and what it means for Việt Nam.

The New Energy Order | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 16:43

In recent months, vulnerabilities across the global energy system have been exposed. Geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and growing competition over critical resources have prompted governments to rethink how they secure the energy needed to power their economies. This week on Global Insight, we examine how energy security is being redefined in a rapidly changing world, and what these shifts could mean for economies, industries, future international partnerships, and stability.

US - China Summit | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 12:07

In Cebu, Philippines, 11 ASEAN nations gathered to chart a shared course through an era of instability. And in Beijing, China, the leaders of the world's two largest economies are sitting down for the first time in nearly a decade on Chinese soil. For Southeast Asia, these are not two separate stories, but two deeply consequential meetings shaping the region's future.

Shangri-la Dialogue | Global Insight

Politics & Economy 16:11

Whether Shangri-La 2026 marks a turning point or simply one more waypoint in a transition to a new regional order remains to be seen. For Asia’s security, what happens in the corridors and informal meetings at Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel will matter long after the cameras have left.