In this episode, we explore what the world will look like in 2030. Professor Paul Rogers discusses how the 21st century is already shaping up to be arguably the most tumultuous in human history, and we’re not even a quarter of the way through it.Recorded live at the 2023 Bradford Literature Festival, this episode looks

Paul Rogers returns to talk about the Ukraine war, one year after the beginning of the Russian invasion. We discussed why the Russian military have been so unsuccessful in their aims and whether the extraordinary scale of Russian casualties will undermine support for Putin within Russia. We also talked about whether Uk

A stunning Ukrainian counter-offensive has driven Russian forces out of Kharkov region. Has the war turned? Could Putin be on course for military defeat? Could he resort to tactical nuclear weapons? And how will this really all end? We’re joined by leading war expert Prof. Paul Rogers to tell us exactly what’s happenin

As Russia launches a war of aggression against Ukraine - has it backfired? There are signs the invasion may not be going to plan as Ukrainians courageously put up resistance, while anti-war sentiment has been expressed in surprising sections of Russian society. What are Putin's prospects, what happens next - and how is

As the Taliban sweep across Afghanistan - what next for the future of this war-torn nation, and what are the implications for US power? We're joined live from Kabul by the lecturer Obaidullah Baheer, and Prof. Paul Rogers, professor of peace studies. Help us take on the pro-war media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones

Paul Rogers joins PTO to talk about the Taliban's advance across Afghanistan and the possibility of an imminent takeover of the capital Kabul. We spoke about why the Taliban have been so successful against the more numerous and better equipped and supported Afghan government forces, what the Taliban's victory might mea