Kate Adie has been at the centre of some of the most defining moments of our time. In 1980, she was the first on the scene when the siege of the Iranian Embassy was ended by the SAS, famously reporting live to millions of homes while crouched behind a car door. Join us for an […]
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The Democracy Forum Live Webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘Territorial claims in the South China Sea: A question of legality’ on Monday February 17, 2025 at 2-3.30pm UK time (GMT). Moderator: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Dr Collin Koh Swee Lean, Senior Fellow, Institute of Defence […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Mary Anne Seighart
Why are women taken less seriously than men? Can men imagine living in a world in which you were routinely patronised by women. Imagine having your views ignored or your expertise frequently challenged by women. Imagine trying to speak up in a meeting, only to be talked over by female colleagues. Imagine being trolled by […]
Read MoreThe Goldster Magazine Show: Humphrey with Nick Nugent
We may think of ‘globalism’ as a recent development, but its origins date back centuries, when courageous seafarers pioneered routes across the oceans with the objectives of exploration, trade and profits. Improvements in ship design, compasses and mapping, enabled navigation across unprecedented distances. The embarkation points were the vibrant ports of the West – Venice, […]
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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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
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