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The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical think tank.
Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.
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S4E13 Julian Lindley-French | Britain’s Strategic Reckoning
Britain’s Defence Secretary has resigned. NATO is transforming. Europe is rearming.So is Britain 🇬🇧 still a serious power? Against this backdrop, the recent resignation of Defence Secretary John…
S4E12 Roy Casagranda | The Great Realignment
A global power shift is underway—and most people haven't realised how profound it is. From the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine, China, energy security, economics, and the future of…
S4E11 Prof. Avi Loeb | The Crisis of Perception: UFOs, AI & Reality
Are UFOs real — or are humans simply terrible witnesses? In this thought-provoking episode of The Focus Podcast, Avi Loeb joins John Bruni to explore the dangerous intersection of UFOs/UAPs,…
S4E10 The End of the Post-Cold War Order? | Andrew Michta
For decades, the West operated under a simple assumption: American power would underpin global stability indefinitely. But today, that assumption is under growing pressure. In this episode of The…
S4E9 The Carney Moment: A Post-American World?
What happens when middle powers stop trusting the old global order? In this episode of The Focus, host John Bruni speaks with Kishore Mahbubani — one of the world’s leading geopolitical thinkers —…
S4E8 Scott Lucas | The World Trump Made
Is the United States still the stabilising force of the international system — or has it become part of the instability? In our first episode back, Professor Scott Lucas joins John Bruni to unpack…
S4E7 Australia’s Political Reset
George Mamalis joins us for a deep dive into South Australia, political power, and the future of the Australian system. Australia’s political landscape is shifting — and not just in South…
S4E6 World War E
Two wars are raging in the world right now: Ukraine and Iran. Both are, at their core, energy wars. Modern economies depend on cheap and reliable supplies of oil and gas. But what happens when war…
S4E5 NATO After 5 Years of the Russia-Ukraine War.
As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth year, the geopolitical map is shifting in real time.In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with Lt. Gen. (ret.) Ben Hodges, former…
S4E4 ADF: Boutique Capability or Credible Deterrence?
🎙️ Is Australia’s Defence Capability Strong — or Structurally Vulnerable? Australia talks constantly about defence capability. But if we can’t build, sustain, and properly crew our own force…
S4E3 India in the Era of Pax Trumpicana
Is India still a strategic partner of the United States — or is it becoming an independent pole in a rapidly shifting global order?In this high-level panel discussion, Dr. John Bruni is joined by Lt.…
S4E2 The Minnesota Moment
In our second episode for 2026, John is joined by returning guest Professor Scott Lucas to talk about the recent tragic events in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Show Notes: Episode Description From…
S4E1 Pax Trumpicana
The first episode of The Focus for 2026 opens with a wide-ranging and hard-edged conversation with political theorist and commentator Roy Casagranda.As global politics enters a period of heightened…
S3E57 Britain in Crisis
Britain enters 2025 facing economic strain, strategic uncertainty, and intensifying global competition. In this hard-hitting year-end special, Dr John Bruni sits down with former Royal Navy…
S3E56 The Geopolitics of Climate Change
Is the climate debate more complex than we’re being told? In this episode of The Focus, Dr John Bruni sits down with Professor Ian Plimer — geologist, author, and one of the most contested voices in…
S3E55 Can the West Still Lead?
In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with leading strategist Professor Andrew A. Michta about whether the West is in decline or on the cusp of renewal, exploring the fractures inside…
S3E54 EU Rising? Defence, Ukraine & Populism
🇪🇺 Is Europe finally rising as a defence power?As the war in Ukraine grinds on and populist politics reshape Europe, the EU faces a historic test: defend the continent, support Kyiv, and hold the…
S3E53 SITREP | Tracking a World in Flux
In this episode of The Focus, Dr John Bruni speaks with CTO of NY-based company Artorias, Shane Curtis, about how truth is shaped, challenged, and weaponised in today’s information age and how…
S3E52 Ceasefire Politics | What’s Next?
What happens when ceasefire becomes status quo? In this episode of The Focus, John Bruni interviews Israeli scholar Dr Ori Goldberg on the fragile Gaza truce, Israel’s surveillance corridors, and the…
S3E51 Trump 47 | Power without Restraint
Two years after the October 7 attacks, the world remains caught between memory and escalation.In this gripping episode, Dr John Bruni sits down with political theorist Dr Roy Casagranda to unpack the…
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The Focus has published 100 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Government, News.
The Focus is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
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