For Pakistan, recent years have been marked by a series of debilitating and interconnected crises: political turbulence, economic instability, mounting security issues and regional discontent. What role has Pakistan’s influential military played in this scenario? Which institutional reforms to the hybrid political system could bring about positive change? How are Pakistan’s domestic and foreign policies […]
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The Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with George Mehok
George Mehok is an exciting mix between thriller author, software designer and angel investor for new companies working on the edge of our technological revolution. His debut novel, Going Dark, skillfully keeps us on the edge of our seats. He weaves today’s most challenging issues with threads back to 1791 and a secret military unit tasked with […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Craig Brown
Craig Brown’ latest book A Voyage Around the Queen not only became an immediate best-seller, but also gathered praise for being a unique, deep and thought-provoking portrayal of the late Queen Elizabeth and the monarchy. Craig is best known as a humourist for Private Eye and the Mail whose tools of the trade are usually […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Kim Lengling
With great panache, Kim Lengling explains hope, kindness, fear and that slate of emotions that weave their way through all our lives. Her podcast is called Let Fear Bounce. Among her many books are Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness and Paw Prints on the Couch: How Pets Enrich Lives. Her office manager is called Dexter, […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Mihir Bose
Mihir Bose face and voice became known to millions after he won the job as the BBC’s first non-white sports editor building on his earlier reputation as a sports correspondent on The Telegraph and Sunday Times. Among his latest books is Thank You Mr Crombie – a tribute to the Home Office official who allowed […]
Read MoreTsunami: The Wave Which Shook the World
Ashley Gething’s film commemorates the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest natural disasters in history – the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Told through the stories of seven individuals in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka, the film documents the events of that terrible day and follows the fortunes of these survivors. Charting the pain and […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum Live Webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘Does China’s influence diminish in a multipolar world?’ on Thursday December 12th, 2024 at 2-3.30pm UK time (GMT). Moderator: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Prof. Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Eva Hamilton
No, the world is not broken. Gloom can be conquered. As for those headline stories about the young going astray, homelessness, prison overcrowding, come and meet Goldster’s light that shines through fog. The charity work of the magnificent and bubbly Eva Hamilton stretches from Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying in Calcutta when she was […]
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