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 American power, Professor Roy Casagranda maps the emerging strategic landscape and explains why today's crises may be early indicators of a much larger transformation in world affairs.

This conversation explores: • Iran, Israel and the Strait of Hormuz • Ukraine and the future of Europe • U.S.-China strategic competition • Energy security and economic disruption • The future of global power

The question is no longer whether the world is changing. The question is who will shape what comes next.

That final line is particularly strong because it leaves the audience with a reason to click.

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About Professor Roy Casagranda

Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at the UAE University, Dubai, a political scientist, historian, public lecturer, and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. He is widely known for his interdisciplinary approach, combining history, politics, economics, philosophy, and culture to explain contemporary global events. He is also a Golden Narrative Laureate and a regular commentator on international affairs.  

Latest Projects & Publications

Books

The Blood Throne of Caria
Empire of the Nightingale  

Current Lecture Series

Lessons from the Past — Museum of the Future, Dubai (2025–2026)
The 1000-Year Legacy of Ibn Sina
The Roman Republic
The Great Library of Alexandria
The Reconquista
Modern Ideologies and Political Thought  

Follow Professor Roy Casagranda

YouTube
Dr. Roy Casagranda YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@DrRoyCasagranda 

Podcast
Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-roy-casagranda-podcast/id1837193563

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@RoyCasagranda

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Roy Casagranda Books & Lectures https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578983973489 

A global power shift is underway&mdash;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 American power, Professor Roy Casagranda maps the emerging strategic landscape and explains why today's crises may be early indicators of a much larger transformation in world affairs.
This conversation explores: &bull; Iran, Israel and the Strait of Hormuz &bull; Ukraine and the future of Europe &bull; U.S.-China strategic competition &bull; Energy security and economic disruption &bull; The future of global power
The question is no longer whether the world is changing. The question is who will shape what comes next.
That final line is particularly strong because it leaves the audience with a reason to click.
Show Notes:
About Professor Roy Casagranda
Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at the UAE University, Dubai, a political scientist, historian, public lecturer, and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. He is widely known for his interdisciplinary approach, combining history, politics, economics, philosophy, and culture to explain contemporary global events. He is also a Golden Narrative Laureate and a regular commentator on international affairs. &nbsp;
Latest Projects &amp; Publications
Books
The Blood Throne of Caria Empire of the Nightingale &nbsp;
Current Lecture Series
Lessons from the Past &mdash; Museum of the Future, Dubai (2025&ndash;2026) The 1000-Year Legacy of Ibn Sina The Roman Republic The Great Library of Alexandria The Reconquista Modern Ideologies and Political Thought &nbsp;
Follow Professor Roy Casagranda
YouTube Dr. Roy Casagranda YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@DrRoyCasagranda&nbsp;
Podcast Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-roy-casagranda-podcast/id1837193563
X (Twitter) @RoyCasagranda
Facebook Roy Casagranda Books &amp; Lectures https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578983973489&nbsp;

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.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;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.