Independent Thinking

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Europe, Brazil and beyond: Is the populist wave gathering momentum?

October 09, 2026

The rightward movement in democracies in Europe and beyond shows little sign of slowing. Germany has elected its first far-right regional government in Saxony-Anhalt. In France, voter anger with Emmanuel Macron puts the Rassemblement National's Marine Le Pen in pole position for the presidency. In Spain, Pedro Sánchez called a snap election in an attempt to mobilise the beleaguered left around Spain's housing crisis. And Flávio Bolsonaro's success in the first round of Brazil's presidential e...

Why the Houthis' Red Sea power play makes Iran even stronger

October 02, 2026

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels' capture of Yemen's port city of Mocha means that Iran now effectively controls two crucial waterways in the region – the Bab al-Mandab Strait to the Red Sea and thus the Suez Canal, as well as the Hormuz Strait. Why has this simmering conflict exploded again? What do Iran and the Houthis want? How serious is this potential blockade for world trade and energy supply? And could the Houthis become a regional power, in economic terms even more powerful than Iran?...

China rising, America in decline? The Trump-Xi summit

September 25, 2026

President Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to Washington with the US-China dynamic in a moment of historic flux. China is rising economically and militarily, while the US is mired in the Iran war, alienating allies and pursuing Trump's unpredictable trade and tariff disputes. What do the two leaders want from this meeting, and will they get it? Can they reconcile their differing economic powers, the competition for critical minerals, and their radically contrasting visions for artificial inte...

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What is the email for Independent Thinking?

The publicly listed email for Independent Thinking: multimedia@chathamhouse.org.

How many listeners does Independent Thinking have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Independent Thinking?

Independent Thinking typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior policymakers, diplomats, former officials, international-affairs researchers, security specialists, climate-policy experts, academics and journalists with established subject-matter expertise and credible institutional or professional standing. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major policy or research institutions; Senior government, diplomatic or military experience; Established journalism or political careers. Recent guests include Alex Krasodomski, Marion Messmer, and Jason Burke.

How hard is it to get booked on Independent Thinking?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Independent Thinking cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, National Security, and Climate Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.