Worlds Apart

Sugar daddy vs sovereignty? Ulrike Guerot, Founder of the European Democracy Lab
A few years back, it would have seemed like a grotesque sketch, but kowtowing to Daddy in Washington now seems a conscious foreign policy choice by Europe’s elites. The more resentful they are of Russia, the more fawning they seem to become of...
Aug 31, 2025 10:38
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.

Sugar daddy vs sovereignty? Ulrike Guerot, Founder of the European Democracy Lab
A few years back, it would have seemed like a grotesque sketch, but kowtowing to Daddy in Washington now seems a conscious foreign policy choice by Europe’s elites. The more resentful they are of Russia, the more fawning they seem to become of...
Aug 31, 2025 10:38
Simulating God? Roman Yampolskiy, Associate Professor at the University of Louisville
From Socrates to Albert Einstein, the most advanced thinkers of our civilization have recognized that their ability to understand the nature of reality around them decreases as their knowledge grows. This paradox of consciousness may also apply to...
Jul 27, 2025 06:53
Ferocity or animosity? Tony Norfield, author of ‘The City: London and the Global Power of Finance’
The Ukraine conflict has turned many geopolitical givens upside down, including the legacy of the Cold War. What seemed like potentially apocalyptic nuclear one-upmanship now appears to be an example of responsible diplomacy; while today, mutually...
Jul 20, 2025 08:51
Welfare in warfare? Evarist Bartolo, former Maltese minister for European & foreign affairs
From welfare state to warfare state – the EU’s attempt to resolve its structural crises through militarization, under the aegis of a potential conflict with Russia, may allow current politicians to bide their time, but what would it mean...
Jul 13, 2025 10:37
Sci-fi and soul? Chen Qiufan, award-winning author
A few years ago, it was cliche to say reality is stranger than fiction, but with the latest geopolitical and technological developments, it’s beginning to sound ominous. As the future continues to impose itself on the present, are there still...
Jul 6, 2025 10:05
Demise of the unwise? Steve Jermy, retired Royal Navy commodore
It’s become a cliche in Western circles to say that Russian President Vladimir Putin has a poor hand of cards but he plays them well. This may seem like a compliment to the Kremlin’s tactical ability, but it ignores the fact that Russia...
Jun 29, 2025 07:23
Mulling the mullah? Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs
During his first presidential term, Donald Trump was praised for not starting a single war, a notable departure from his predecessors. In the first six months of his second term, he and his team actively tried to appropriate the peace-making mantle,...
Jun 22, 2025 13:34
Rushin’ to fight? Robert Skidelsky, member of the British House of Lords
Britain may still call itself ‘great’ but, as its empire deflated and international weight decreased, its approach to geopolitics became increasingly petty, especially regarding Russia. From the spy wars of the previous decade...
Jun 15, 2025 06:35
Waiting for a counterstrike? Jeff Rich, Historian & former Australian Government official
Ukraine’s recent drone attack deep into Russia’s territory has been praised in the West for its ingenuity and logistics but it makes the prospect of a peace settlement even more elusive than before. With part of Russia’s nuclear...
Jun 8, 2025 06:52