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The Anti-Imperialist ArchiveBBC - a Jihadi on a Charm Offensive (2023)The Syrian militant leader wanted by the West, but who wants to be its friend. With a bounty on his head, Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani spins his propaganda machine in the rebel stronghold of Idlib, wearing Western suits and taking selfies with the locals. What’s behind his transformation? Producers: Anne Dixey, Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg Editor: Judy King Original music: Pete Cunningham Sound engineer: Alan Leer As always, edited by Ian Anderson (@starsalwayslost), with special thanks / credit to Sina Rahmani + The East is a Podcast. Our Twitter presence is @AntiImpArchive, and if you would lik...2025-06-0128 min
Civil DiscourseTypes of International PowerAughie and Nia are glad to have another conversation with political scientist Judy Twigg. This time, they are covering the different types of international power: hard, soft, smart, and sharp powers.2024-04-1954 min
The Documentary PodcastBonus: The Global Jigsaw - Does Russia’s election matter?Putin’s re-election is certain, but there is still a lot at stake for the Kremlin. We look into the efforts aimed at achieving unequivocal victory in what seems to be the most oppressive election in Russia for two decades. What are the stories state media can and cannot touch, how much of a headache does dissent from the mothers and wives of soldiers pose to the authorities and does Putin really have body doubles? We have the answers. Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy King
Twitter handle of contributors: @VitalyBBC, @jen_mon1, @oivshina
Original mu...2024-02-1736 min
The Global JigsawDoes Russia’s election matter?Putin’s re-election is certain, but there is still a lot at stake for the Kremlin. We look into the efforts aimed at achieving unequivocal victory in what seems to be the most oppressive election in Russia for two decades. What are the stories state media can and cannot touch, how much of a headache does dissent from the mothers and wives of soldiers pose to the authorities and does Putin really have body doubles? *This episode was recorded before the announcement of Alexey Navalny’s death.*Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy King...2024-02-1536 minThe Global JigsawIsrael at a defining momentIsrael’s government is pressing ahead with an overhaul of the judicial system which would curtail the power of the Supreme Court, and give the government more. The proposals are seen by critics as an attack on democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and have been met by unprecedented popular protests. In this week’s Global Jigsaw, we look at the crisis in Israel through our media lens, for a glimpse of the ideas and forces dividing Israelis so deeply today.
Get in touch: theglobaljigsaw@bbc.co.ukProducer: Lucy Bailey
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy...2023-07-1537 minThe Global JigsawMasculinity with Chinese characteristicsThe Communist Party weighs in on sexual politics, making noises about what it means to be a man. It says it needs to push back against foreign influences including K-pop and what it calls “sissy culture”. Where does that leave Chinese women - and feminism? And is there a connection with so-called Wolf Warrior diplomacy?
Get in touch: theglobaljigsaw@bbc.co.ukProducers: Lucy Bailey, Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy King
Main contributors: Tom Lam, Kerry Allen
Original music: Pete Cunningham
Sound engineer: John Boland2023-05-1326 minCivil DiscourseIn the News: Russia, START, and the War in UkraineProfessor Judy Twigg joins Aughie and Nia for a short discussion of Russia's suspension of the START Treaty. They also briefly touch on the prosecution of Russia's war with Ukraine.2023-02-2825 min
Faithful Politics"Putin on the Fritz" w/Judy Twigg, Ph.D, Professor of Russian PoliticsHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWith the Russian invasion of Ukraine going into its third week, it's important to remember that Ukraine has been fighting Russia for over 8 years. We cover this and a whole host of other topics in this week's episode.Our guest this week, Judy Twigg is a professor of political science at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she teaches courses on global health, international political economy, and Russian politics. Judy helps us better understand the rich history...2022-03-151h 03