The Future of War: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping Conflict
General David Petraeus discusses autonomous warfare, drone technology and the military transformation driven by Ukraine. Ukraine offers the...
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20 of 110 episodesGreat Power Diplomacy: How to Prevent a Third World War
In this episode, Tobias Ellwood sets out why he believes we are drifting towards global conflict, and what can still be done to stop it. The...
Energy on the Frontline of European Security
Energy is no longer the preserve of the business pages and is central to questions of European Security. Disruption to shipping through the...
Japan's Intelligence Reforms
Japan's significant intelligence reforms reveal how the country's approach to security is becoming more self-reliant and autonomous. But wha...
After Ankara: First Reflections on the 2026 NATO Summit
The 2026 NATO Summit convened at a moment of fragile unity for the alliance. What did it deliver? What did it leave unresolved? In this epis...
Geopolitics, Statecraft and the Changing Face of Organised Crime
Organised crime no longer operates outside international politics. Criminal networks are increasingly present in spaces once associated with...
Inside Russia's Wartime Economy
What does the Russian wartime economy look like beneath the official data – and what are the implications for regime stability? In early Jun...
No Easy Off-Ramp: Iran, the US and the Search for a Deal
Are we seeing the potential for a diplomatic off-ramp in the latest phase of the Iran crisis, or just another pause in a much longer confron...
President Trump in Beijing: The Future of US-China Relations
Dr Olivia Cheung and Lyle Morris join Philip Shetler-Jones to assess President Trump's Beijing visit and the future of US-China relations. P...
How is International Security Changing?
Dr Neil Melvin and Dr Philip Shetler Jones discuss Brexit, European security, the Indo-Pacific and the changing global order. In his final e...
What is Driving Turkey's Foreign and Security Policy Agenda?
As the Middle East is facing grave uncertainty against the backdrop of what is being called the 'Third Gulf War', Ankara is managing an unea...
The Regional and Global Significance of the US-Led Attack on Iran
The US and Israel have launched major strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation across the region and raising fears of wider war. As tensions...
Is Ukraine Any Closer to Peace After Four Years of War?
Ukraine, its European backers and the United States have drawn closer to agreeing a blueprint for peace, but various questions remain. Can a...
Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
Following Washington's emphasis on the Western Hemisphere in its 2025 National Security Strategy, this episode examines Cuba, Venezuela and...
Greenland: A Flashpoint in Transatlantic Relations
The Greenland crisis has damaged goodwill and trust between the US and Europe and has undermined perceptions of US reliability and trustwort...
Can the Transatlantic Alliance Survive the Trump Presidency?
As US–European relations face renewed strain under President Trump, this episode explores what the crisis means for NATO, European security...
How Will German Rearmament Shape European Security?
Dr Claudia Major joins Neil Melvin to discuss Germany's rearmament drive and its implications for European and transatlantic security. Germa...
The View from Doha 2025
Dr Burcu Ozcelik and Nicholas Hopton join Neil Melvin to discuss key insights from the Doha Forum and the shifting Middle East security land...
A New US Approach to the Caspian Region?
Dr Eric Rudenshiold joins Neil Melvin to examine regional change, great-power competition and Washington's renewed engagement within the Cas...
The UK in a Changing World: A Conversation with Professor John Bew
Professor John Bew joins Neil Melvin to reflect on the UK's evolving global role, strategic reviews, and how Britain can navigate an era of...