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Today Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that he will be ousted unless he changes course. Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks, including Angela Rayner who quit as Deputy Prime Minister following a tax scandal and Peter Mandelson being fired a British Ambassador to the US over his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. It comes as Labour is trailing behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK in opinion polls. The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest. And in part two, The Standard's Head of Culture Martin Robinson joins us to review the Tate Modern's new exhibition, Theatre Picasso, which sheds new light on the artist's work and his fascination with performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mandelson has been sacked from his role as British Ambassador to the US over his association with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. It is the third time he has been forced to leave government. An instrumental part of Tony Blair's landslide election victory in 1997, Mandelson was rewarded with a seat in the cabinet. But he was soon forced to resign as Business Secretary after failing to declare a six-figure loan from a fellow minister. His second resignation came in 2001 after making his way back into the cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary. Mandelson was accused influencing the passport applications of the wealthy Hinduja brothers, although was later exonerated. Mark Coles examines how despite these controversies, the man once dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" was able to keep getting himself into powerful positions. Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Ben Crighton, Alex Loftus and Adriana Urbano Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Gareth Jones

Kemi Badenoch has just skewered Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions on the topic of Peter Mandelson's association with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Badenoch learned from her mistakes last week and devoted all six of her questions to trying to get Mandelson fired as British Ambassador to Washington. She pointed out that the victims of Epstein had ‘called for Lord Mandelson to be sacked', and then asked whether Starmer had been aware ‘of this intimate relationship when he appointed Lord Mandelson to be our ambassador in Washington'.It was potentially her most convincing performance yet and she managed to pull together diffuse threads of world and domestic affairs into a focussed attack on the Prime Minister and his US ambassador's credibility. Will Starmer be forced to act?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Ambassador Paul Johnston will retire from the UK Civil Service next week after 35 years in the Foreign Office. In his final broadcast interview he takes us through his work here and across the other countries he has served.

In this episode we invite David Nathan to look back on his illustrious 60 years as "the British Ambassador of Soul". Our guest commences by recalling his gateway into Black American music: the covers of Shirelles and Miracles classics included on the first two Beatles albums. He furthermore describes the thrill of seeing Motown star Mary Wells supporting the Fab Four at Kilburn's State Cinema in October 1964, followed by his founding of the Nina Simone Appreciation Society. We hear about the Soul City record store David ran with the legendary Dave Godin – and about John Abbey's trailblazing Blues & Soul magazine, for which our guest began writing in 1968. Barney quotes from David's 1968 B&S profile of Aretha Franklin, with whom he later enjoyed a long friendship. The release of Make It Easy on Yourself – a box set David compiled of Dionne Warwick's immortal Scepter recordings – is the cue for us to hear clips from his 2012 audio interview with the Bacharach & David muse... and to learn about another "soulful diva" who became his close friend. We bring our guest's story more up-to-date with his reflections on yet another diva/pal, the one and only Chaka Khan. Mention of the former Rufus frontwoman's favourite producer, Arif Mardin, leads to discussion of Main Course, the Mardin-helmed album on which the Bee Gees "went disco" 50 long summers ago. David then reminisces about his own disco dalliances in '70s New York and his mid-'80s coastal switch to L.A.  We wrap up by paying tribute to another key white writer on Black R&B and soul: the late Michael Lydon, whose voice can be heard in this episode introducing his fabulous 1977 audio interview with the wicked Wilson Pickett. Mark and Jasper talk us out with their thoughts on (and quotes from) pieces recently added to the RBP library, including Jim Farber's 1978 interview with Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White and Ian Winwood's 2001 trashing of Creed live in Louisville. Many thanks to special guest David Nathan. Visit his website at davidnathan.com. Dionne Warwick: Make It Easy On Yourself – The Scepter Recordings 1962-1971 is out now on SoulMusic Records. Pieces discussed: Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Artistry, Dionne Warwick (2012), Chaka Khan: Back...From Back In The Day, Back on course with the Bee Gees, How the Bee Gees got into Disco: An Oral History of Main Course, Arif Mardin: Producer, Wilson Pickett (1977), Return of the Wicked Pickett, Top Tunes: The Beach Boys, Bobby Womack: Bobby's got Understanding, Earth Wind & Fire: Extraterrestrial R&B, Creed live and From Kingston with love.

Paul Johnston is nearing the end of his tenure in his role as British Ambassador to Ireland, but has been making his feelings clear on many important issues.He joins Kieran to discuss topics, including Israel and Palestine.Image: Reuters

In this episode, Stephen Evans, former British Ambassador to Afghanistan, High Commissioner to Bangladesh and NATO assistant secretary general, sits down with Ava Grainger Williams, policy fellow at the Pinsker Centre.The pair discuss the realities and intricacies of diplomacy in the 21st Century, offering an insight into the goals and responsibilities of the international community in Afghanistan and the inner workings of NATO, whilst also reflecting on the lessons that can be learned from the Cold War and other conflicts.

Ben Riley-Smith of The Daily Telegraph assesses the latest developments at Westminster.He discusses the government's u-turn on its cuts to disability benefits with Anna Dixon, one of the 127 Labour MPs who had threatened to rebel and Jonathan Ashworth, Sir Keir Starmer's shadow work and pensions secretary who now runs the Labour Together think tank. Cathy Ashton, Labour peer and former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Sir Mark Lyall Grant, former British Ambassador to the UN and former National Security Adviser discuss this week's NATO summit and the Iran-Israel conflict. Sir Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic Policy at Oxford University and an expert on climate and the environment looks at the Climate Change Committee's annual review on progress towards net zero. And, Angela Rayner stood in for Keir Starmer at PMQs for the second week in a row. To discuss what it is like to stand in at PMQs, Ben spoke to Sir Oliver Dowden, who as Rishi Sunak's deputy often faced Angela Rayer across the despatch box and Dame Emily Thornberry, who stood in for Jeremy Corbyn when he was Opposition leader.

Paul Johnston, current British Ambassador, chats to Oliver

Today, world leaders have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% at a Nato summit at The Hague. Member states will commit 3.5% of GDP on core defence expenditure by 2035, plus up to 1.5% on a security investments. President Trump hailed the outcome as a “big win” and said he no longer thought Nato was a "rip-off". Adam is joined by BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale and former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch.Also at the summit is Chris, who's been traveling with the Prime Minister. Starmer is facing a backbench rebellion over changes to the welfare system. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In this week's episode, host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, is joined by Sir David Manning, a former colleague and friend. Manning is currently Director of Gatehouse Advisory Partners and previously held several diplomatic posts including British Ambassador to Israel, NATO, and the United States, among others. They sit down to discuss the tensions in the Middle East, including the developing conflict between Israel and Iran, and examine the role of President Donald Trump in peace negotiations. They also explore what to expect from the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, including whether Ukraine should become a member of NATO, and the recent rise in far-right politics in European countries. Plus, Sir Richard and Sir David share stories of working in the field together. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Richard Dalton, former British Ambassador to Iran and former Consul General in Jerusalem, discusses the Israel/Iran conflict.

King Charles warns Canada of attacks on democracy. The British Ambassador to the U.S. says allies must work together and the GOP's budget plan severely impacts the arts.

Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland, reflects on the potential impacts for Ireland of the new tentative agreement between the UK and EU.

James H. Taylor was the pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Washington. There was a time when he was at a party with a lot of big wigs, including the British Ambassador.“It is an honour,” he said, “to meet the ambassador of so great a king.” Knowing Taylor was a pastor, the ambassador replied, “Ah, … Continue reading An ambassador to the King of kings

This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe?  Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer?  We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on the selection of a new pope, the first-ever American in Church history. What kind of impact will Pope Leo XIV, with his American roots and Peruvian ties, have on the Catholic Church?  We talk to Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich. Then, as President Trump prepares for his first formal international trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's open to peace talks with the Ukrainians, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan.  Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul, New Mexico Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and British Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, will all weigh in on the news of the week.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and the UK ink the first trade deal with the British Ambassador to the US commenting in the Oval Office about Trump being true to his word. The left melts down and criticizes the new trade agreement as "not that big of a deal." CNN joins the democrat pile-on of John Fetterman and even brings up bipolar disorder. Clint Eastwood drops a scathing reminder to the doubting and desperate about who Trump really is. Good News takes us to California where a raging restaurant fire destroys everything beside a message from God.

I speak with Jon Benjamin who recounts his meetings with Margot Honecker, the unrepentant architect of East Germany's education system and widow of GDR leader Erich Honecker then living in exile in Chile. In 2012 and 2013, when Jon was British Ambassador to Chile, he had three long meetings with Margot Honecker, third wife of longtime East German leader, Erich Honecker, and Minister of Education of the German Democratic Republik (GDR) in her own right from 1963 to 1989. You can read more about his meetings at History Reclaimed here Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode394 The fight to keep Cold War history alive continues, and with your support, I can ensure these incredible stories are never forgotten. A simple monthly or annual donation gives me the resources to continue uncovering and sharing the untold history of this fascinating era. As a valued supporter, you'll become part of our exclusive community, enjoy ad-free episodes, and receive the coveted CWC coaster as a token of my appreciation. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're playing a vital role in preserving Cold War history for future generations. Join us now at: https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Prefer a one-time contribution? Every bit helps! You can make a one-off donation at the same link. Thank you for keeping Cold War history alive! Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romeo Kokriatski, Managing Editor at NewVoiceUkraine, based in Kyiv // Leigh Turner, former British Ambassador to Ukraine

Yesterday Micheal Martin and Keir Starmer finished up a major British Irish summit where the two leaders discussed defense, energy and investment among other things. Given the geopolitical situation in the present moment. Defense collaboration between the UK and Ireland may prove important in improving the overall security of our islands. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Paul Johnston, British ambassador to Ireland.

Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, reports from Liverpool as the first in a new series of annual Ireland-UK summits gets underway and Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland, on what it hopes to achieve.

What is it like to take on Rupert Murdoch and win? We have an exclusive interview with David Sherborne - the media barrister who represented Prince Harry last month and has been the go to lawyer for the highest profile celebrity trials ever fought. But we start in Ukraine where Trump is threatening to stop military aid and the British Ambassador to America, Peter Mandelson, appears to have “wandered off the reservation“ in terms of party lines. Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are now on sale! You can get your tickets for Edinburgh here: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHoMavXLgdrd6gaC3GxWG7T8Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Louis DegenhardtProducer: Natalie IndgeDigital Editor: Michaela WaltersSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalDigital Journalist: Michael BaggsDon't forget you can also subscribe to our other News Agents podcasts via the link below:https://linktr.ee/thenewsagentsThe News Agents now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agentsThe News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

ABC's George Stephanopoulos goes 1-on-1 with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after President Trump's contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Then, he interviews British Ambassador to the U.S. Lord Peter Mandelson on “This Week.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine and the United States are working productively on an economic deal at the centre of an effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said. To discuss this Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Tomas Byrne and the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston

His Excellency Rob Fenn serves as the British Ambassador to Nepal, representing the United Kingdom's diplomatic mission in the country. With a strong background in international relations, he plays a crucial role in strengthening the historic UK-Nepal ties, fostering trade, development, and cultural exchange.

This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts on Alternate Current Radio, as host Patrick Henningsen returns with another live broadcast – this week covering incredible scene in Washington with Trump and Netanyahu, as we break down this issue with guest Peter Ford, former British Ambassador for Syria. Patrick will also breakdown the bigger geopolitical picture surrounding Trump, Israel and the dismantling of USAID. All this and more… Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JUmonYxI5Y  This month's featured music artists: Red Rumble, Peter Conway, Joseph Arthur, Walk-On Army, Permanent Wave & Utility SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE (https://21w.co/support)

Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, outgoing British Ambassasor to the United States, joins host Tammy Haddad ahead of the 2025 Alfalfa Club Dinner for a wide-ranging conversation in which she discusses her successor, Peter Mandelson—who she says “loves America” and appreciates President Trump's approach to China—and reaffirms the productive rapport between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trump. She also highlights the UK's AI leadership, Queen Elizabeth II's legacy, addresses AUKUS and Afghanistan, and reflects on her five years in Washington.

On this week's podcast the new Match of The Day presenter Kelly Cates on having football in her DNA, an inspiring story of the Galway nurse Aoife Comminson her HIV diagnosis, we learn the secrets of Ireland's Food Safety Inspectors and we sent the British Ambassador rug-tufting.

Our Visiting Critic this week is the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston, who has been learning how to make woollen rugs and he tells Oliver about his time here in Ireland

How does a society like France grapple with the challenge of populist politics? I spoke to Thom Reilly, former British Ambassador to Morocco who was a candidate in the European parliamentary elections for Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance political party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes

This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts on Alternate Current Radio, as host Patrick Henningsen welcomes special guest, the former British Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, about the stunning collapse of Syria to an al-Qaeda invasion, as the Syrian Army surrendered to the western and Turkish-backed terrorist brigades, and the chaos which is sure to follow. Later in the overdrive segment, we're be joined by podcaster and independent journalist Ryan Dawson, for reactions and analysis as to where Syria and the Middle East are heading now that the backbone of the Axis of Resistance has fallen so dramatically. All this and more… (NOTE: Peter Ford segment was pre-recorded on evening Saturday Dec 7th, just before fall of Damascus) Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0dE82F7qEM  This month's featured music artists: Red Rumble, Peter Conway, Joseph Arthur, Walk-On Army, Permanent Wave & Utility SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE (https://21w.co/support)

https://youtu.be/vdFBoGZycRI The second week of August the British Ambassador appeared at the treasury Department to ask that three billion dollars be converted into gold. Whether we honored or denied this request the consequences of our action would be fraught with danger, if we gave the British the gold they wanted then other countries might rush to get theirs if we refused then that would be an admission that our concern that we could not meet every potential demand for conversion into gold.... There was substantial disagreement on closing the gold window, in other words suspending the convertibility of the dollar into gold... I decided to close the gold window and let the dollar float as events unfolded this decision turned out to be the best thing that came out of the whole economic program I announced on August 15th of 1971. - Richard Nixon, RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon Watch on BitChute Watch on Rumble Watch on Odysee Watch on X Watch on Facebook

Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to discuss the Syrian rebels making gains with Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They discuss education in America and what could change in President-elect Trump's next term. Frank talks about his Thanksgiving and Christmas movies. He then moves on to talk with John Boyd, Principal of The Boyd Company as they discuss Elon Musk heading DOGE. He also gives the UFO Report on a thermal video taken of a UFO in Northern California. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to discuss the Syrian rebels making gains with Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. Frank wraps up the show talking about growing a beard. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain Topic: rebels make gains in Syria Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Ford_(diplomat)      Website: https://www.britishsyriansociety.org/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/britishsyrian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with the former British High Commissioner to Canada, now British Ambassador to Mexico, about her experiences helping manage the Canada-UK relationship and some reflections on her time in Canada. // Participants' bios - Susannah is a career Diplomatic Service officer who recently completed her three-year appointment as High Commissioner to Canada. Susannah previously served as Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary and her foreign assignments include Washington and Havana.   // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - Books by Naomi Alderman: https://naomialderman.com/ // Recording Date: October 25, 2024.

Today, Laura's been trying to get answers from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, about when the UK Government will meet its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Laura and James are joined by Henry to discuss possible points of difference between the Treasury and the UK chief of defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - who told Laura he wants ‘resources' to match ‘ambitions'. And, did Laura have the next British Ambassador to the US sitting on her panel? You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Johnny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

This week on Face the Nation, what's next for America after President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory? With Trump and his allies now focused on their agenda for Washington and the world, how -- and will -- he deliver on his campaign promises? Tennessee Republican Senator Bill Hagerty joins us to break it down and tells us what we can expect from Trump's foreign policy agenda. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan outlines President Biden's remaining foreign policy priorities. After Democrats' bruising election loss and a potential identity crisis, California Congressman Ro Khanna weighs in on the challenges ahead. Then, to give us the European reaction to Trump's return to the White House, British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce joins us. Finally, we check in with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari about the Fed's interest rate cut and the incoming administration's ambitious plans to reshape the economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#HOUTHIS: Edmund Fitton-Brown is a senior advisor to the Counter Extremism Project. He formerly served as British ambassador to Yemen and as a coordinator of the UN Security Council's Monitoring Team for ISIS, AQ, and the Taliban. https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/09/analysis-the-houthis-have-challenged-the-rules-based-international-system-and-must-be-defeated.php 1926 Sana'a

Women With Balls has taken a summer break and will be back in September with a new series. Until then, here's an episode from the archives, with Dame Karen Pierce, who will shortly complete her term as British Ambassador to the United States. Filmed in 2019, when Dame Karen was the UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, she talks to Katy Balls about her career ambitions when she was young, using Lewis Carroll to combat the Russians, and what day to day life is like at the UN.

Women With Balls has taken a summer break and will be back in September with a new series. Until then, here's an episode from the archives, with Dame Karen Pierce, who will shortly complete her term as British Ambassador to the United States. Filmed in 2019, when Dame Karen was the UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, she talks to Katy Balls about her career ambitions when she was young, using Lewis Carroll to combat the Russians, and what day to day life is like at the UN.

In this insightful episode, we sit down with the British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss key aspects of UK-Saudi relations, focusing on investment, infrastructure, and trade opportunities. The conversation covers foreign direct investment into KSA, the work of the Saudi-UK Business and Strategic Partnerships Councils, and promising sectors for future trade. We also explore the significance of the pending Free Trade Agreement with the GCC and the role of education in strengthening ties. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in UK-KSA relations as well as anyone considering a move to Saudi Arabia.   This episode is sponsored by Almajdiah investment:Official website : https://almajdiahinvestment.sa/Contact us : https://almajdiahinvestment.sa/contact-usInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/majdiah_invest/?igsh=MTk3ZG5laGVnMW1oMA%3D%3DX : https://x.com/majdiah_invest?s=21Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1/  Follow us on:X : https://twitter.com/MicsPodInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/micspodFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/MicspodofficLinkedInn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micspodTikTok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSehjfoBt/

//The Wire//2100Z August 7, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: UKRAINE LAUNCHES OFFENSIVE INTO KURSK. RIOTS CONTINUE IN U.K. TENSIONS CONTINUE IN MIDDLE EAST AS AIRSPACE CLOSURES INDICATE POTENTIAL COMBAT ACTIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Eastern Europe: Ukraine launched a comparatively significant offensive operation into the Kursk region of Russia, in what is the largest offensive operation conducted by Ukraine into Russia so far in this war. A salient has emerged as far northeast as the village of Leonidovo, as Ukrainian forces attempt to advance as close to Kursk as possible.AC: This operation has zero chance of being anything other than a last-ditch offensive to strike at something rather than nothing. Only a few hundred soldiers took part in the operation, which despite arguably being Ukraine's most significant offensive of the war, was really more of a small-scale raid and very unlikely to make much strategic difference in terms of ground taken. Ukraine probably hoped to catch the Russians napping, and cause some disruption and inconvenience at best. If that was the extremely low-bar set for this operation, it was certainly a success. The Russian response so far has been debatable. Right now Russian forces are concentrating on the region, and it is not clear as to if the Ukrainian advance on Kursk has slowed or halted yet. If Russian forces are slow to react, or otherwise take a page from the historical events of this exact region 80 years ago, Ukraine might make more gains than they expected for a one-off operation with little chance of success at the onset. In any case, this entire affair is not likely to matter much in the long term, but has resulted in exceptional embarrassment for Russia.Far East: U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has boycotted attending the Nagasaki anniversary remembrance ceremony upcoming on August 9th. The reason given for dropping out of the memorial ceremony is related to the mayor of Nagasaki not issuing an invitation to the Israeli Ambassador to the same event. The British Ambassador to Japan has likewise boycotted the event in solidarity. Nagasaki's mayor has stated that the reason for not inviting Israel was not based on political considerations, and that Russian and Belarusian representation was also not invited to the memorial event. AC: Japan probably wanted to avoid political activists crashing the event and disrespecting the memorial services. However, this resulted in an international incident anyway.United Kingdom: Riots continue alongside the persecution of peaceful dissent as the crackdown on speech reaches new heights. Rioters, peaceful demonstrators, and previously-unconcerned citizens alike have organized substantially over the past few days. Police surveillance operations have been specifically targeted by rioters as the U.K. substantially increases facial recognition efforts to identify demonstrators (or even peaceful protesters).Middle East: Anticipation continues as before. Of note, some nations have issued NOTAMs or other aviation notices urging their national airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, or airspace throughout the region at large. AC: So far, there isn't much overlap of these warnings to narrow down the time or day of the expected Iranian counterattack. Egyptian authorities have specified a three-hour window for airspace restrictions over Iran tonight, leading many to believe that the Egyptians may know something others do not. However, very few of these indicators are high confidence at this point; only time will tell what indicators proved to be useful in retrospect. At the moment, few indicators easily point to a specific day or time of impeding combat actions. -----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The diplomatic spat involving the U.S. in Japan is a reminder of the levels to which the conflict in the Middle East is affecting other diplomatic tensions on

GUEST OVERVIEW: Peter Ford is from a working class family in the north west of England. Opportunities created by Harold Wilson's government enabled him to have a successful career in the Foreign Office serving as British Ambassador to Bahrain in 1999-2003 and then Syria 2003-2006 before retirement. Peter is a lifelong socialist and former member of the Labour Party. After retiring Peter worked for the UNRWA where he was its representative in the Arab world, fundraising millions in aid for the Palestinian people. GUEST OVERVIEW: Bill Etheridge, born in Wolverhampton in 1970, hails from an aspirational working-class background. Raised by hardworking parents, his father's dedication to work and study influenced him. His grandfather's valor in WWII, recognized by Field Marshall Montgomery, shaped his family's ethos. After schooling in Wolverhampton, Etheridge pursued a career in the Steel Stockholding industry, climbing from the shop floor to Managing Director over two decades. Transitioning to politics, he worked for the Tories before joining UKIP in 2011. His political journey, marked by grassroots activism and electoral success, includes roles as an MEP and Metropolitan Borough Councillor. Etheridge's speaking engagements range from local councils to the United Nations, and his media presence includes interviews with prominent figures and participation in televised debates. Additionally, he founded a charity aiding those with physical and mental health needs and became a published author in recent years

President Macron did something truly unexpected when he called a snap election in the aftermath of the European parliamentary elections. It now looks very likely that France's next legislature will contain a plurality of hard right deputies from Marine Le Pen's National Rally. I spoke to Lord Peter Ricketts, former British Ambassador to France about this unexpected election and what it portends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: The Rt Hon. Ann Widdecombe, is an ex-MP, ex-MEP, political commentator, author and TV personality. Ann became the Member of Parliament for Maidstone in 1987 and she held the seat until 2010. Ann was a Strictly Come Dancing contestant and wrote the book The Dancing Detective, Father Figure, The Clematis Tree-the story of a family with a disabled child and Strictly Ann-her autobiography. Her website is http://www.annwiddecombe.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peter Ford is from a working class family in the north west of England. Opportunities created by Harold Wilson's government enabled him to have a successful career in the Foreign Office serving as British Ambassador to Bahrain in 1999-2003 and then Syria 2003-2006 before retirement. Peter is a lifelong socialist and former member of the Labour Party. After retiring Peter worked for the UNRWA where he was its representative in the Arab world, fundraising millions in aid for the Palestinian people. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Nichi Hodgson is a journalist with over 15 years of international media experience, known for her insightful takes on gender politics, mental health, tech surveillance, and political issues. A regular newspaper reviewer for Sky News, she also debates on BBC Radio 2's The Jeremy Vine Show and GB News. Nichi has presented for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, and contributed to Men's Health, The Guardian, and Bustle.com. She has authored two books, "Bound To You" and "The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder," and is currently writing a memoir on psychosis.

With the shocking death of Iran's president, Sir Richard Dalton, former British Ambassador to Iran, joins UnHerd's Freddie Sayers for a conversation on the future of the Middle East, Israel and Western interventionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alastair Crooke: (Fmr. British Ambassador) - Will Israel Self Destruct?Could the International Court of Justice's latest ruling truly topple Israel's moral high ground? Join me, Judge Andrew Napolitano, alongside Alistair Crook, as we dissect the court's findings which suggest a plausible case for genocide by Israel, casting a shadow over the Western world's narrative of moral superiority. We examine the shockwaves sent through global politics, assessing the ramifications it could have for the United States, given its staunch alliance with Israel. In an age where the media often sidesteps sensitive geopolitical landmines, we dive into the conspicuous absence of mainstream coverage on this groundbreaking verdict and what it might mean for the future of international relations.With tensions in the Middle East at a knife-edge, we scrutinize the recent attack on American soldiers stationed near the Jordan-Syria border, unearthing the complex web of strategic interests and regional power plays at work. The conversation shifts gears to the volatile nature of border politics and how Iran's involvement could amplify the stakes, potentially igniting a broader conflict engaging the United States, Iran, and Israel. Moreover, I illuminate the United Kingdom's position, evaluating its military capabilities and political will to engage in these rapidly escalating events. This episode is a deep dive into the intricate and often hidden machinations of Middle Eastern politics and their far-reaching consequences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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