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Disorder Podcast
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Ordering our era of global disorder.

Hosted by Jason Pack. Regularly featuring @alexhh.bsky.social, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social

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Latest ep - https://tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty

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What will it take for the UN to reform?

In the latest episode of Disorder, co-host Mark Lobel speaks to experts on the UN's 80th birthday to ask: how can the UN adapt to Trump's 'sphere of influence' politics? And who needs to take the lead?

Catch the full episode on Youtube or Spotify.
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Can the United Nations survive the Trump era? Or has it outlived its role?

In the latest episode of Disorder, co-host Mark Lobel marks the UN's 80th birthday, and asks expert insiders: can the organisation adapt to Trump's shakeup of global politics?

Catch the full episode on Youtube or Spotify.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Will Trump's Board of Peace replace the UN?

Disorder cohost Mark Lobel attends the UN's 80th anniversary to find out how the organisation is holding up under pressure from the Trump administration and global conflict.

Is there still hope for the UN? Catch the full episode of Disorder to find out.
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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'Since initiating resource nationalism, it has been easier for the Venezuelan ruling class to buy off potential opposition than to figure out how to sustainably develop their country' writes Jason Pack, host of @disordershow.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Libya’s Lessons for Venezuela: Reform the Economy Before It Is Too Late
Venezuela needs fundamental change to its economic structures to prevent the abduction of Nicolas Maduro from eventually leading to increased corruption and systemic violence.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Should America intervene in Iran?

Horrific images have come out of Iran following the regime's crackdown on nationwide protests.

Although the streets of Tehran are quiet for now, Trump insists military action is still on the table.

So, what can the US do to help Iran's protesters - if anything?
January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Have Trump and Europe made peace on Greenland?

After a series of threats, Trump says he's agreed to a "framework" deal on Greenland with European leaders at Davos.

So, what kind of deal could they make? And why does Trump want it so badly?

Listen to Disorder on Spotify or Youtube to find out.
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Why did Carney take on Trump in Davos?

Why has Mark Carney's Davos speech gone so viral? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains why he's saying publicly what lots of world leaders are thinking.
January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Why does Trump want Greenland? Is Iran's regime slowly collapsing? In the latest Disorder episode, co-hosts Jason Pack and Jane Kinninmont unpack the latest geopolitical twists of 2026, asking what Europe can do to defend Greenland and help Iran's protesters. Hear their ideas on Spotify or Youtube.
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Really enjoyed this discussion - check out the full episode on YouTube and the podcast places!
What should Trump do first in Venezuela? Will Europe fight for Greenland?

To kick off the year, we held our final live podcast recording with @rusi.bsky.social.

Jason Pack, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social and Jonathan Eyal discussed the year ahead in our latest episode.
January 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
What should Trump do first in Venezuela? Will Europe fight for Greenland?

To kick off the year, we held our final live podcast recording with @rusi.bsky.social.

Jason Pack, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social and Jonathan Eyal discussed the year ahead in our latest episode.
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Really enjoyed this discussion last night - check it out on the next episode of Disorder wherever you get your podcasts.
Mega Orderers! We 😍 you! Thanks to everyone who came along to our event last night for our event @rusi.bsky.social ft @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social, and Jonathan Eyal. If you want to come to the next one, then become a Mega Orderer! disorder.supportingcast.fm/
January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Mega Orderers! We 😍 you! Thanks to everyone who came along to our event last night for our event @rusi.bsky.social ft @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social, and Jonathan Eyal. If you want to come to the next one, then become a Mega Orderer! disorder.supportingcast.fm/
January 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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If you’d like to hear me and @snellarthur.bsky.social debate this and other pressing 2026 issues at @rusi.bsky.social on Thursday - on a live episode of @disordershow.bsky.social with Jason Pack and Jonathan Eyal - you can RSVP here - open.substack.com/pub/natoandt...
January 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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I was very pleased to join @alexhh.bsky.social & Jason Pack on the @disordershow.bsky.social where I discuss warfare in the smartphone age.

You can hear my episode at tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty

cc: @michaeldwyer.bsky.social @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
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January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Is Islamic militancy on the rise in Bangladesh?

With Sheikh Hasina ousted and elections scheduled next year, Bangladesh is at a political crossroads. From corruption to vigilante justice, several worries remain. In this episode of Disorder, we ask three experts about what's next for the country.
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Really enjoyed speaking with @janekinninmont.bsky.social on the @disordershow.bsky.social podcast about my new book Enduring Hostility and all things US-Iran: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIo...
Will Iran and the US always be enemies? Dalia Dassa Kaye
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December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Why is the Iranian American relationship so broken?

Virtually every American administration since Carter has tried diplomacy with Iran, but why doesn't it stick?

To discuss, @janekinninmont.bsky.social is joined by Dalia Dassa Kaye.
December 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Dalia is my next guest on @disordershow.bsky.social - discussing her new book Enduring Hostility on the relationship between the U.S. and Iran
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Does Zack Polanski understand democracy?

Jason analyses Zack Polanski's appearance on The Rest is Politics: Leading – is he just another neo-populist like Trump?
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
What's the real reason for Trump's tariffs - is it about the economy?

Disorder hears from FT journalist Philip Coggan to learn how Trump is reshaping the global economy and the dire economic challenges facing European leaders.

Catch the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Was COP30 a success or failure?

With the COP30 Conference in Brazil closing without much of a deal, what does this mean for the future of multi lateral agreements? @una-uk.bsky.social's @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Can Canada mega-order the world?

Despite stormy relations with the Trump administration, Canada's PM Mark Carney is unfazed, recently passing one of the largest budgets in the nation's history.

So, how is Carney handling ties with Canada's closest ally? And is there a lesson for other US allies?
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Why did Mamdani meet Trump?

Zohran Mamdani meet Donald Trump in the White House on Friday and the result caught many people by surprise. So why did they meet? Jason Pack explains.
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Disagreeing agreeably with Jason about Mamdani this week
With Zohran Mamdani set to be New York's next Mayor, Democrats face a choice. How do they talk about winning issues – cost of living, housing, transport – from a centrist view?

This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
With Zohran Mamdani set to be New York's next Mayor, Democrats face a choice. How do they talk about winning issues – cost of living, housing, transport – from a centrist view?

This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM