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Justin's Extra International Desk: France and the Sahel: 5th December 2019

Justin's Extra International Desk: France and the Sahel: 5th December 2019 Justin's Extra International Desk: France and the Sahel: 5th December 2019, 40.16 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2019

Justin talks to security analyst Paul Buchannan about the reasons why France intervened in West Africa, and why Paris is less likely to face a similar situation in the Sahel as the US faced in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Justin's International Desk: 5th December 2019

Justin's International Desk: 5th December 2019 Justin's International Desk: 5th December 2019, 24.88 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2019

13 French soldiers were killed during a mission in Mali and Justin looks into what happened in Mali and why France intervened the Sahel region.

International Desk with James: 28th November 2019

International Desk with James: 28th November 2019 International Desk with James: 28th November 2019, 8.98 MB
Thu 28 Nov 2019

Last week Aramco, Saudi Arabia's oil company, was listed on the Riyadh exchange. The move has been many years in the making, but has not come without its fair share of changes. Exclusively listing on their national exchange, unmet valuation targets and a smaller amount of shares available have all changed how the company will now perform, as well as global pressures surrounding the climate emergency. James talked to Rod Oram, a business and political commentator, about what this could mean not only for Saudi Arabia, but how they and their economy is viewed by the rest of the world.

Justin's International Desk: 28th November 2019

Justin's International Desk: 28th November 2019 Justin's International Desk: 28th November 2019, 8.98 MB
Thu 28 Nov 2019

Justin talks about the protests in Haiti against President Jovenel Moise and the role the US could play in the crisis.

Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019

Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019 Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019, 13.47 MB
Thu 21 Nov 2019

Justin gave an update on Hong Kong, after police seiged two major universities and firing more than 1000 tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors entrenched there.  The upcoming weekend is also the day for Hong Kong's local election, so Justin talked to Janet Ng, who is running for re-election at the Mei Foo Central constituency, to discuss her campaign.

Issac Ip is also contesting the Mei Foo Central constituency but he did not respond to an interview request.

Justin's International Desk: 14th November 2019

Justin's International Desk: 14th November 2019 Justin's International Desk: 14th November 2019, 11.75 MB
Thu 14 Nov 2019

Political changes involving left-wing politicians occured in several Latin America countries, as Bolivian president Evo Morales is ousted from power while former Brazilian President Lula has been released from prison. Justin talked to Fabricio Chagas-Bastos from the University of Melbourne about the "pink tide" that brought these politicians to power and Aitor Gonzalez, a PhD student at the University of Auckland, about what caused the downfall of Morales.

International Desk: The Algerian political crisis: November 7, 2019

International Desk: The Algerian political crisis: November 7, 2019 International Desk: The Algerian political crisis: November 7, 2019, 12.05 MB
Thu 7 Nov 2019

For almost a year now protests have been going on in Algeria, demanding political reform. With the military and old Bouteflika regime unwilling to budge and the young population refusing to vote and live in a dying economy, it's unclear where Algeria is heading. 

Justin's International Desk: 31st October 2019

Justin's International Desk: 31st October 2019 Justin's International Desk: 31st October 2019, 13.09 MB
Thu 31 Oct 2019

The European Union has granted a three month extension to Brexit, until the 31st January next year, while the UK will be having a general election on the 12th December.

31st October will also see the end of current European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's term.  They will be replaced by Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen respectively, starting 1st November.

Justin's International Desk: October 24, 2019

Justin's International Desk: October 24, 2019 Justin's International Desk: October 24, 2019, 14.39 MB
Thu 24 Oct 2019

Justin talked about the enthronement of Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday, and what could his new reign mean for the world's oldest monarchy.

Justin's International Desk: October 17, 2019

Justin's International Desk: October 17, 2019 Justin's International Desk: October 17, 2019, 13.52 MB
Thu 17 Oct 2019

Justin talks about the historical context of the Turkish offensive into Syria, between the Kurds and the Turkish.