Humphrey Hawksley has reported on key trends, events and conflicts from all over the world.
Humphrey is an award-winning author and foreign correspondent whose assignments with the BBC have taken him to crises all over the world. His Rake Ozenna series originated when reporting from the US-Russian border during heightened tension
He has been guest lecturer at universities and think tanks such as the RAND Corporation, The Center for Strategic and International Studies and MENSA Cambridge. He moderates the monthly Democracy Forum debates on international issues and is a host on the weekly Goldster Book Club where he discusses books and talks to authors.
He has presented numerous BBC documentaries and his latest non-fiction work is Asian Waters: The Struggle Over the Indo-Pacific and the Challenge to American Power.
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Universal Basic Income, Democracy, and The Rake Ozenna Series
A no punches pulled discussion with Kino Isaac on: This is not a conversation about hope without action—it’s about seeing the world clearly, understanding the forces at play, and recognizing that no leader is coming to save us. It’s about taking responsibility for our own future. … Read More
Humphrey with Times Radio on UK’s re-set with China. A good or a bad thing?
If some UK MPs remain sanctioned [by China], then Xi Jinping wouldn’t be allowed to, or asked to speak in parliament. If Xi Jinping were to accept Keir Starmer’s invitation to visit the UK, then it may be timed so that parliament is not sitting, says author of Asian Waters and former BBC … Read More