Gone are the days of coherent international coordination. Rather than working together to solve pressing crises, many of the world’s most powerful... more
To celebrate Halloween, Jason goes on the Keen On show hosted by friend of the Disorder Pod, Andrew Keen, to... more
Whether it is solar panels or steel, clothes or tech, many of the world’s manufactures are made in China. But... more
From immigrants eating pets, to Jewish space lasers starting wildfires, to 9/11 ‘trutherism’, our disordered world – and particularly the... more
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the West initiated the most comprehensive economic war in human history. The... more
What can games of skill and chance, of risk and reward – like Poker and Backgammon– teach diplomats, policymakers, and... more
(This episode flows from Ep 73 Part I: Commemorating the October 7 Massacre – please listen to it first if... more
A year ago today, the Middle East and the world changed forever. Hamas terrorists and Gazan civilians broke through the... more
Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz was a breath of fresh air in some... more
Over the weekend, Israel confirmed that they had killed Hezbollah’s charismatic leader – and terrorist master mind -- Hassan Nasrallah.... more
‘Peak Disorder’ is Jason’s coinage for: the democratic world’s inability to exert ordering capacity to respond to new challenges except... more
What does getting kidnapped in Mexico City have in common with taking Western backpackers on tours of North Korean? Each... more
To celebrate Disorder’s One Year Anniversary, Alex and Jason recap the shows Greatest Hits, share their thoughts on their favourite... more
From Putin to Qadhafi, from Mohammed bin Salman to Trump… our current era of Enduring Disorder is filled with many... more
Jason and Alex explain the implications for global order of the first, and possibly onl,y 2024 Presidential Candidates Debate btw... more
This week, Jason and Alex catchup after an eventful summer. Alex discusses her main takeaways from her trip to Tbilisi... more
Harvey Whitehouse, author of Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World, rejoins Jason Pack for part 2 of their... more
Over the last two decades the seemingly ‘connecting’ phenomena of globalization and the internet have not made human communities more... more
To celebrate ONE MILLION downloads (thanks mega orderers!), Jason is joined by his best friend and lecturer at the Swedish... more
We all know about the potential threats as AI becomes more advanced. They range from spreading disinformation, undermining our democracy... more
In this episode, Jason and Alex answer some questions from our mega orderers. They discuss: the ICC’s role as an... more
To celebrate ONE MILLION downloads (thanks mega orderers!), Jason is joined by his best friend and lecturer at the Swedish Defence College,... more