The ‘axis of upheaval’ that's forming against the West
About this episode
Peter Hartcher discusses the emerging 'axis of upheaval' against the West and the return of Bloc warfare.
Since the Cold War ended more than 35 years ago, many of us have likely not given much thought to Bloc warfare. Those nuclear threats that the Western and Eastern Blocs hurled at each other? A thing of the past. But lately, the beginnings of a return to Bloc warfare have revealed themselves. Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on the group of countries that are assisting each other to fight wars. And why few have heard of their grouping. Next Thursday, we'll be airing a special episode with Peter, in which he will be answering your questions. So if you have any questions about the state of our world that you've been dying to ask Peter, or a topic you'd love him to discuss, emails us at podcasts@nine.com.au and we may feature it on air next week. Background reading Peter Hartcher's article: Trump’s madcap folly emboldening this ‘axis of upheaval’ Peter Hartcher's columns and stories. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Peter Hartcher
Topics covered
- Bloc warfare
- international relations
- political analysis
- global conflicts
- Western Bloc
- Eastern Bloc
Keywords
- Bloc warfare
- international relations
- Peter Hartcher
- global conflicts
- Western Bloc
- Eastern Bloc
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Organizations: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Nine
Books & works: Trump’s madcap folly emboldening this ‘axis of upheaval’
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