What is a Proxy War? (Bonus Episode)
When two powerful countries fight, but don’t want to directly fight against each other, they sometimes engage in proxy wars.…
What is the Most (and Least) Peaceful Country in the World? (Bonus Episode)
If you had to guess, which country do you think is the most peaceful in the world? And which country…
319. What is the Nuclear Taboo?: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation formed by survivors to the atomic bomb blasts dropped on Japan in 1945, have been awarded…
228. Most Famous Political Assassinations in History! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is the most famous political assassination in modern history? Let’s take a look at five infamous assassinations, the leaders…
226. What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Sudan is in a state of crisis. Conflict is raging between military and paramilitary forces, and ordinary Sudanese people are…
225. What is NATO? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Earlier this month, Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, better known as NATO. Today, I…
175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson)
English is the language of protesting across the world. Let’s learn the vocabulary and techniques you need to protest in…
160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of Sri Lankans are protesting in the streets, the president is about to resign, the prime minister’s house has…
147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Does a country actually need an armed forces? What would happen if a nation chose to not have a military…