In this week's episode Phoebeanca starts us off by giving us an insight into the controversies of this year's World Cup series and how sports can intertwine with politics and international relations. Shanaya continues by giving us a rundown on the recent catastrophe that has hit Indonesia and how it could effect the development of the country.  Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? World Cup: 0:10 Indonesian Earthquake: 6:06 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

An interesting analytical episode this week as Shanaya provides an impactful update on Rishi Sunak and his latest moves and aspirations as Britain’s new PM. On the other side of the world, Phoebeanca unpacks the 18th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting between high level representatives of Singapore and China. Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? Britain's new PM: 0:20 Singapore and China: 8:00 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

In this week's episode Shanaya and Phoebeanca dive into the details of Russia's shift towards the use of drones and away from ballistic missiles and why exactly this is the case. They also touch on the resignation of UK's Prime Minister Liz Truss and what the future could hold for the UK and its government. Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? Russia's shift to drone warfare:  0:57 Resignation of UK's PM: 7:18 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

This week, Shanaya and Phoebeanca provide a debrief on the happenings around the world starting with the most prominent news of the Iranian protests in light of the death of Mahsa Amini. They also give us a run down this week on the key topics of the 77th UN General Assembly as Member States flew into New York for the first time in three years. Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? Mahsa Amini and Iran's protests:  1:00 77th UN General Assembly: 6:15 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

This week Shanaya and Phoebeanca dive into discuss the possible risk of a broader conflict breaking out between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. They also provide us with some updates on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, how it is progressing and the likelihood of an end to this conflict. Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? Increased conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan: 1:30 Russia-Ukraine Update: 9:04 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal family as news emerges of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Like no monarch before her, she captured our hearts and our affection. May she rest in peace. This week, Shanaya runs us through the tragic happenings unfolding in Pakistan as they are battling through the worst floods the country has seen in a while. Meanwhile Phoebeanca provides an update on Somalia’s recent terrorist attack just weeks after the Islamist group besieged a hotel leaving 21 killed and 112 injured. Tune in now! Want to jump ahead? The loss of Queen Elizabeth: 0:10 Pakistani Floods: 2:28 Terrorist attacks in Somalia: 7:40 Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

Shanaya and Phoebeanca return this week to give us an overview of the Ethiopian war and its consequences for both the country and its people, as well as, a rundown of Poland’s recent demands for war reparations from Germany. Want to jump ahead? Ethiopian Civil War: 1:55 Poland’s reparations demands: 9:35 Tune in now! Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

Phoebeanca and Shanaya are joining us today from 2 different locations, with Shanaya joining from Sri Lanka and Phoebeanca from Australia. In this week’s episode Phoebeanca provides an update of the most recent blast in a mosque in Afghanistan and Shanaya explores the strengthening relations between Russia and North Korea. Want to jump ahead? Afghanistan blast in mosque: 0:50 Strengthening relations between Russia and North Korea: 5:29 Tune in now! Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

In this week’s episode Shanaya and Phoebeanca dive into the details of the increasing Nigerian crude oil theft as well as Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and its impacts on diplomatic relations with the US and countries within the region. Want to jump ahead? Nigerian crude oil theft: 0:25 Ukraine-Russia grain deal update: 3:20 Pelosi visit to Taiwan: 4:40 Tune in now! Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

In this week’s episode Phoebeanca is back as she and Shanaya discuss the push for the Democratic Republic of Congo to become the new destination for oil investments. They also explore the new deal signed by warring nations Russia and Ukraine and what it could mean for not just the world, but the relationship between the two states. Want to jump ahead? Democratic Republic of Congo: 0:55 Ukraine-Russia Grain Deal: 6:30 Tune in now! Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___