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Redi Tlhabi: Why and How Global Alliances Are Shifting artwork

Redi Tlhabi: Why and How Global Alliances Are Shifting

Daily Maverick
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As war and political fractures reshape global alliances, Redi Tlhabi reports on shifting diplomatic winds: sharper criticism of Israel, unease over U.S. rhetoric, and hard questions about double standards in Ukraine and Gaza. She explains why these changes matter — and where South Africa fits in. This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africa Produced by Emilie Gambade, Joel Seboa & Bernard Kotze Original Theme Music & Design by Bernard Kotze You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify! Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ 00:28 Welcome to the Readiness Report 00:36 Insights from the Bled Strategic Forum 01:21 Shifting Narratives in EU Diplomacy 01:58 Slovenia's Role in Multilateralism 03:12 Protests in Washington DC 04:15 US-South Africa Relations and the G20 06:44 Behind the Scenes Diplomacy 08:46 Geopolitical Realignments: BRICS and Beyond 12:04 China's Strategic Moves 15:39 US Tariffs and Global Reactions 19:13 The Impact of US Foreign Policy 20:36 A Call for US Recalibration You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify! Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://tinyurl.com/SupportDailyMaverick Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyMaverickSA/videos Follow us on X : https://x.com/dailymaverick Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailymaverick Check our website: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dailymaverick/ Check out our TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailymavericksa Download Daily Maverick Mobile App: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/daily-maverick-app/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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