John Everard

Join historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelman, former British ambassador John Everard, and Emmy-winning writer David Quantick as they explore how film and TV shape our understanding of politics. Alex critiques the realism of films like Zero Dark Thirty and discusses the influence of government on storytelling. John explains how comedic portrayals often reveal truths about diplomatic blunders. David shares insights on creating satire amidst real-life absurdity, highlighting the delicate balance of comedy and plausibility.

John Everard, former UK ambassador with deep diplomatic experience, and Patricia Cohen, NYT global economics correspondent, unpack Zelensky’s $12tn US–Russia claim and its possible motives. They also contrast Asian political shifts from Japan’s elections to Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong sentencing. Short, sharp conversations on geopolitics, markets and rule-of-law pressures.

Marta Lorimer, a politics lecturer, and John Everard, a former British diplomat, delve into Israel's response to the Bondi beach shooting. They discuss Netanyahu's controversial comments blaming Australia while critiquing his political motives. The conversation shifts to diplomatic developments in Berlin regarding the Ukraine conflict, examining sticking points like territory and NATO aspirations. Finally, they tackle the intriguing question of whether people are genuinely kinder during Christmas, revealing insights into seasonal generosity and societal biases.

Gabriel Lee, Monocle transport correspondent, gives an aviation roundup on airspace closures, GPS jamming and airline shifts. John Everard, former ambassador to Belarus and North Korea, explains Lukashenko’s Pyongyang trip and regional diplomacy. Hannah Lucinda-Smith, former Istanbul correspondent, unpacks Middle East diplomacy, mediation efforts and how regional players shape a possible diplomatic off-ramp.

John Everard, a former diplomat and ambassador to North Korea, discusses inter-Korean tensions and the potential for military talks. He highlights how border incursions from the North could escalate dangerously. Redwan Ahmed, a journalist from Dhaka, analyzes the political fallout of Bangladesh’s tribunal sentencing of Sheikh Hasina. Jacob Parakilis from RAND Europe emphasizes Ukraine's long-term defense strategies, advocating for adaptive doctrines and improved supply chains. Natasha Shaffey shares insights on leading Mr & Mrs Smith post-Hyatt acquisition.