Geopolitics podcasts

Phillip Broadwith and Frances Briggs examine disruptions to chemical supply chains associated with the Strait of Hormuz, including feedstocks and materials beyond fuel. The episode also discusses conservation and chemical-safety concerns around historic Antarctic expedition laboratories where ageing picric acid may remain. These stories are presented in their original July 2026 context.

Hosted by Mariana Kneppers

Anne Karin Sæther discusses Norway's petroleum history and the tensions between oil exports and climate commitments. Conversation in Norwegian.

Sverre Diesen discusses Norwegian defence policy, military power and the country's changing security environment. Conversation in Norwegian.

Tor A. Benjaminsen examines explanations of conflict in the Sahel and questions simple links between environmental scarcity and violence. Conversation in Norwegian.

Kjølv Egeland discusses the history of nuclear-weapons risks and research into ways of reducing the danger of nuclear war. Conversation in Norwegian.