Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast

About Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast

Welcome to the Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast! Hosted by A.R., this podcast delves into the intricate world of politics, culture, and society through a transdisciplinary lens. Each episode explores diverse themes, from comparative politics and global governance to religion, history, psychology, philosophy, and economics. Join us for insightful discussions, fresh perspectives, and expert insights on pressing global issues.

Publisher

A.R

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   #54 - Is Christianity Saving the West? Faith, Migration, and the Fault Lines Shaping Our World

   In this episode, we take an honest look at how religion still shapes global politics, starting with two conversations most media would rather skip. First, we walk through the evidence that Christianity has been good for the West, and then we talk openly about the real integration challenges that have come with Muslim migration into Western Europe, while making it clear that many Muslims integrate well and build full lives in their new countries. From there, we explore political Islam, religious nationalism, conflict and peacebuilding, soft power, human rights, democracy, populism, and the debate between theocracy and secular government. If this episode gave you something to think about, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who you think needs to hear it. We would really love to hear your thoughts, your disagreements, and your own examples in the comments, because they help shape future episodes. You can also follow Diplomacy and Discourse wherever you get your podcasts. #religion #christianity #islam #faith #geopolitics #politics #worldnews #immigration #europe #migration #humanrights #democracy #populism #nationalism #diplomacy #history #dominion #tomholland #humanflourishing #secularism 1. Tom Holland, who wrote Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World (2019) 2. Robert D. Putnam, who wrote Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (2000) and co-wrote American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us (2010) 3. David E. Campbell, who co-wrote American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us (2010) with Robert D. Putnam 4. Larry Siedentop, who wrote Inventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism (2014) 5. Pippa Norris and Ronald Inglehart, who co-wrote Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide (2004) 6. Mark Juergensmeyer, who wrote Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence (4th edition, 2017) 7. Douglas Johnston, who edited Faith-Based Diplomacy: Trumping Realpolitik (2003)

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   #53 - Chokepoints: The Tiny Waterways That Run the World

   A handful of narrow straits and canals, including Hormuz, Suez, Panama, Malacca, Bab el-Mandeb, the Bosphorus, and Gibraltar, carry a huge share of the world's trade. This episode breaks down, in plain language, why geography still shapes global power, from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Panama Canal droughts to China's Malacca dilemma. It also covers what happens to prices, supply chains, and politics when one of these routes gets blocked. #geopolitics #shipping #trade #economy #worldnews #geography #global #politics #suezcanal #straitofhormuz #panamacanal #supplychain #redsea #china #maritime

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   #52 - Netanyahu's Impossible Choice: Coalition Politics vs Global Condemnation

   Jared Kushner meets Hamas in Egypt, pushing a Gaza roadmap, while West Bank settlers lay siege to Palestinian villages—even Mike Huckabee calls it terrorism. Netanyahu is trapped: his hard-right coalition commits acts that draw global condemnation, but he needs their support to survive. A pro-Palestinian analysis of US contradictions and the political forces fueling Palestinian suffering. #middleeast #israel #palestine #geopolitics #politics #worldnews #gaza #westbank #netanyahu #settlements #humanrights #conflict #diplomacy #kushner #us

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

289

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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