107 Episodes

  1. Israel’s ’Total War’

    Published: 6/20/2025

  2. Australia | Meeting America’s Demands

    Published: 6/12/2025

  3. Can Taiwan Survive?

    Published: 6/6/2025

  4. Finland | A Defence Masterclass

    Published: 5/30/2025

  5. India-Pakistan | Nukes & Nationalism

    Published: 5/22/2025

  6. 100 Days that Changed America

    Published: 5/16/2025

  7. Stand. Fight. Win.

    Published: 5/5/2025

  8. Ukraine & Beyond

    Published: 4/20/2025

  9. The Chainsaw Presidency? Trump, Tariffs & the Trouble Ahead

    Published: 4/12/2025

  10. What Price Peace?

    Published: 3/20/2025

  11. Europe Alone | Germany’s Security in an Uncertain World

    Published: 3/17/2025

  12. Trump World

    Published: 2/20/2025

  13. Ukraine’s Nuclear Crossroads?

    Published: 12/4/2024

  14. Election 2024 | Postmortem

    Published: 11/25/2024

  15. Election 2024 | Democracy on the Edge?

    Published: 11/1/2024

  16. Middle East at War | Israel vs. Iran

    Published: 10/26/2024

  17. A Harris Doctrine? Kamala Harris' Foreign Policy

    Published: 10/15/2024

  18. AUKUS In an Age of Unrestricted Competition

    Published: 10/11/2024

  19. Unmasking Iran | Israel’s Biggest Misconceptions

    Published: 9/27/2024

  20. Depopulation Crisis | Point of No Return?

    Published: 9/9/2024

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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.