Podcasts about Rusi

Premiér Robert Fico sa s americkým prezidentom zhodol, že Európska únia je v hlbokej kríze. Proti clám pre Grónsko na štáty Európskej únie ale premiér neprotestoval. Európsky parlament potvrdil pôžičku 90 miliárd pre Ukrajinu, ktorú ale Slovensko pred tým podporiť aj spolu s Viktorom Orbánom a Andrejom Babišom odmietlo. Rusi medzitým v najhorších mrazoch útočia na Ukrajinské mestá a ničia jej energetickú infraštruktúru, takže civilisti vrátane malých detí sa vystavení mrazom.Sú postoje premiéra skutočne suverénne? Ako by mala Európa presadzovať svoje záujmy aj vlastnú bezpečnostnú politiku? Čo na to všetko hovoria naši europoslanci? Je Únia stále na strane Ukrajiny, prečo s tým má Slovensko a náš premiér problém? A je Únia pre Slovensko stále životný priestor, alebo sa pre našu zahraničnú politiku ocitáme na jej okraji? Čo s tým?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s poslankyňami Európskeho parlamentu Luciou Yar za hnutie Progresívne Slovensko a Katarínou Roth Neveďalovou za Smer – SD.

In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Emily Winterbotham discuss how Afghanistan has evolved since the Taliban's return to power, challenging simplified narratives around security, terrorism, and international disengagement. Drawing on extensive field experience and long-term research, they examine why Afghanistan remains a critical test case for counterterrorism, regional geopolitics, and global risk management.Find out more about how the Taliban have reshaped the country's security landscape since 2021, including the shifting threat posed by ISKP, the limits of Afghanistan as a terrorist hub, and why some regional actors now view engagement with the Taliban as a pragmatic risk-containment strategy rather than an endorsement of their rule.The conversation also addresses the devastating human consequences of Taliban governance, with a particular focus on what the United Nations has described as gender apartheid. Emily explains how the systematic exclusion of women and girls from education, healthcare, and public life undermines long-term stability, peacebuilding, and state legitimacy -and why inclusive governance remains essential for durable security.Finally, they explore the role of the international community in Afghanistan's future, unpacking Western withdrawal, moral trade-offs around humanitarian aid, Russia's decision to recognise the Taliban, and the lessons policymakers must learn from past hypocrisy, warlord politics, and missed opportunities for inclusive peace.Emily Winterbotham is the Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies at RUSI, where she leads work across London, Brussels, and Nairobi on terrorism, counterterrorism, peacebuilding, and fragile states, with a particular focus on Asia, especially Afghanistan and Pakistan. For over 15 years, she has combined desk research and field postings in international policy environments, including a decade working on conflict in Afghanistan. Between 2009 and 2015, she operated in Afghanistan and Pakistan and conducted community-based qualitative work for the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, studying conflict resolution, reconciliation, and pathways for demobilising and reintegrating former Taliban fighters. She also serves as a Deployable Civilian Expert for the UK Government's Stabilisation Unit. Emily is co-author of Countering Violent Extremism: Making Gender Matter (2020) and Conflict, Violent Extremism and Development: New Challenges, New Responses (2018), and her CVE research addresses the concept of gendered radicalisation and how counter-extremism programs can better integrate gender perspectives.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner Tell us what you liked!

Rok 2026 sa začal dramaticky. Donald Trump vyhlásil, že nepotrebuje medzinárodné právo a hrozí anexiou Grónska. To však patrí Dánsku, ktoré je členom NATO. Rusi ďalej zabíjajú ľudí na Ukrajine, no od Zelenského žiadajú celý Donbas. Čína sa vyhráža Taiwanu.Slovenský premiér Fico sa medzitým chváli rokovaním a fotkami s Trumpom z jeho súkromnej luxusnej floridskej rezidencie a vyhlasuje, že nie sme bruselskí papagáji. Naše peňaženky ale majú po jeho troch konsolidáciách vážny problém. A koalícia chce po kajúcnikoch ďalšou novelou trestného zákona oslabiť aj postihovanie extrémizmu.Mení sa nám pred očami svetový poriadok a stáva sa z Ameriky namiesto svetového ochrancu, svetový problém? Kam sa teraz zaradí Slovensko, ak náš premiér cestuje do Moskvy, Pekingu či Washingtonu, no útočí na Európsku úniu, hovorí o jej kríze a kríze demokracie? Aký rok má za sebou Slovensko a svet a čo nás čaká v roku 2026?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s politickým komentátorom a šéfredaktorom časopisu .týždeň Štefanom Hríbom.

President Trump's talk of taking Greenland isn't a joke, that much is now clear. His ambition to "conquer" the autonomous Danish territory is a direct challenge to the EU, Nato, and the post-Cold War security order - so what should Europe do?Roland chats to Rachel Ellehuus, head of British defence and security think tank RUSI and formerly a senior US official in Nato and the Pentagon. She explains why Greenland matters far more than most people realise: from missile defence and Arctic dominance to critical minerals and great-power competition. They also discuss why Trump's threats should be taken seriously, how Denmark and Greenland are responding behind the scenes, and why this moment is critical for Europe if it wants to protect its values and way of life. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/96WiO6QE6WQArchive: PBS News. Picture credit: OLIVIER HOSLET/EPA/Shutterstock, BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFPProducer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off the year, Disorder held our final live podcast recording at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), as part of our one-year partnership with the think tank. Hear Jason Pack in discussion with Disorder co-host Jane Kinninmont, RUSI Associate Fellow Arthur Snell, and Jonathan Eyal, Associate Director at RUSI. They discussed the rather disordering implications of Trump's actions in Venezuela, whether it might embolden China and Russia to behave the same way in their ‘spheres of influence', and whether Britain can continue to play a Mega Ordering convening role, as geopolitics are potentially realigning into a ‘might-makes-right' and ‘spheres of influences' phase. To join our Mega Orderers Club, to get a full recording of the event including live listener questions, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: To join our Mega Orderers Club, to get a full recording of the event including live listener questions, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Join Jane at her event, UNGA at 80: From 1946 to Our Future https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unga-at-80-from-1946-to-our-future-tickets-1975305412663?aff=oddtdtcreator For more on RUSI: https://www.rusi.org/  And Jonathan Eyal's great work: https://www.rusi.org/people/eyal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Central Asia's emerging transport corridors to Iran's sanctions and water stress, this episode of the International Risk Podcast explores how political risk, geopolitics, and climate change are reshaping the global trade map - revealing why supply chain durability is no longer just an economic question, but a strategic one for governments and companies alike.Sophia Nina B-A has lived and worked for over a decade in Central Asia and Afghanistan, conducting geopolitical risk analysis and strategic advisory services in both the public and private sectors. Her particular area of focus is on transport infrastructure, particularly railways. She currently works as a freelance journalist and a consultant for the international development sector, with her recent assignment consulting for the IFC based in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.In 2024, she founded Train of Thought, a project that researches, maps and offers strategic analysis on railway development in Iran, Central Asia and Afghanistan. She has published over 30 articles on railways and transport infrastructure with bylines in RUSI, The Diplomat, Le Monde, The BBC, and The Economist. Sophia is a native English speaker and fluent in Uzbeki, Russian, Dari and conversational Tajiki. The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

A.M. Edition for Jan. 6. Venezuela has a new interim president, but much of Nicolás Maduro's old guard remains in power. We exclusively report that the CIA found the opposition too weak to lead the country. RUSI's Carlos Solar explains why, despite protests, Latin American leaders want a regime change in Venezuela, and the critical role Secretary of State Marco Rubio could play in encouraging it. Plus, Nvidia pulls back the curtain on faster AI chips. And more than eight million U.S. workers get a pay bump, as states hike their minimum wage. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smartphones have revolutionised warfare, and we are still learning exactly the implications of this. The extent of our full spectrum dependence on Wi-Fi and the internet is profound. Military organisations routinely rely on civilian infrastructure to operate digitally. Now, with AI accelerating the pace of change in tactics, strategy, and targets even further, what does that mean for war? And how civilians participate in it? And what nodes of connectivity can become enemy targets? To find out, Jason is joined this week by Matthew Ford, author of ‘War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity and the Crises at Our Fingertips'. Brought to you in partnership with the New Books Network, this episodes focuses on how technology, particularly smartphones and digital communication, has transformed military strategies and civilian involvement in conflicts. Jason and Matthew explore the topic looking at the case studies of: Hamas; the ongoing war in Ukraine; vulnerabilities in Britain and the West more generally; and the role of civilians in modern warfare.  And as they Order the Disorder, they return to the oft-cited need for better information resilience and media literacy. To join our Mega Orderers Club, and get ad free listening, early episode releases, bonus content and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: Pls Join the Mega Orderers Club for ad-free listening and early release of the episodes, via this link: https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Join us at our live event in RUSI on January 8th: for details on the event https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-what-disorder-will-2026-bring.html  Yet to attend the event you need to join the Mega-Orderer's Club or the Pay For substack and RSVP through a special form available on either platform: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/p/disorder-podcast-live-with-jane-arthur  Get Matthew's book https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/war-in-the-smartphone-age/  For more on our partnership with the New Books Network visit: https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-partners/disorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two days on from Donald Trump's extraordinary capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the dust has barely begun to settle.Maduro is appearing today in a New York court where he will be charged with “narco-terrorism” and conspiracy to import cocaine, which can carry life sentences under US law.But Maduro is not the only loser in all of this. Iran, Russia and China have all lost a valuable client - one who sold them oil, bought their weapons, and provided them with a beachhead on America's doorstep. Venetia is joined by Dr Carlos Solar, a Latin American Security at RUSI, and Adrian Blomfield, The Telegraph's senior foreign correspondent, to discuss the downsides - and upsides - for America's enemies, the Monroe Doctrine's renewed relevance, and what will happen next. Pic credit: Marcelo GARCIA/AFPRead Adrian's analysis of what the capture of Maduro means for China and Russia: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/03/venezuela-regime-change-russia-china-impact/Venezuela becomes Trump's energy superweapon against China: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/05/venezuela-becomes-trumps-energy-superweapon-against-china/Producer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezuela has long been a country of contradictions, sitting on the world's largest oil reserves while its economy collapsed around it. Now Donald Trump's removal of Nicolás Maduro and Washington's effective control of the country has pushed Venezuela back to the centre of global politics.At stake is not only a vast energy prize but a bigger shift in how nations compete for resources,, from crude oil to the critical minerals shaping the future of technology.To unpack what Trump's move really means, what is happening inside Venezuela's broken energy sector, and how this connects to a wider global race, Cathy Newman is joined by economics correspondent Helia Ebrahimi and Henry Sanderson, journalist and RUSI associate fellow.

Prognózy hovoria, že Slovensko síce v roku 2026 neskrachuje, ale bude zaostávať. Rusi klamú ako malé deti a verí im už len Trump.

For this special partnership episode with Andrew Keen from KeenOn, Jason and Andrew discuss what Disorder we can expect in 2026. Jason crowns Mark Carney as 2025's Mega Orderer-in-Chief and fears that even from the grave Epstein will be 2026's Disorderer-in-Chief. The show ends with our looking ahead to the New Year with the Hebrew song, ‘Ba Shana HaBa'ah' song by Yoav Oved. You can check out more of his operatic cantorial singing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OolsTq5ZNNw  To join our Mega Orderers Club, and get ad free listening, early episode releases, bonus content and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: Pls Join the Mega Orderers Club for ad-free listening and early release of the episodes, via this link: https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Join us at our live event in RUSI on January 8th: for details on the event https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-what-disorder-will-2026-bring.html  Yet to attend the event you need to join the Mega-Orderer's Club or the Pay For substack and RSVP through a special form available on either platform: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/p/disorder-podcast-live-with-jane-arthur  For more on KeenOn visit: https://www.youtube.com/@KeenOnShow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this festive edition of Disorder, our hosts Jason Pack, Jane Kinninmont and Mark Lobel reflect on a Disorderly 2025, and preview what could be an even more Disorderly 2026. They gather around the Yuletide fire and shoot the breeze, then discuss personal Christmas traditions, the biggest moments of Disorder throughout the year, while also pointing to some moments of hope that emerged.  As they Ordered the Disorder, they highlight the need for leadership and Jason returns to his desire for a collective grass roots ordering movement pushing for towards a better future, and why human connection will help us find Order in the new year. The show closes with some beautiful cantorial music giving us some hope for the New Year, while also reflecting our sorrow over what has happened in Sydney. To join our Mega Orderers Club, and get ad free listening, early episode releases, bonus content and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/  Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: Pls Join the Mega Orderers Club for ad-free listening and early release of the episodes, via this link (and get access to our January 8th event): https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Join us at our live event in RUSI on January 8th (Mega Orderer membership needed for attendance) https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-what-disorder-will-2026-bring.html  Yet to attend the event you need to join the Mega-Orderer's Club or the Pay For substack and RSVP through a special form available on either platform: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/p/disorder-podcast-live-with-jane-arthur  To attend Jane's UN event, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unga-at-80-from-1946-to-our-future-tickets-1975305412663?aff=oddtdtcreator  You can get in touch with Mark, to host or speak at your event here: https://www.mark-lobel.com/getintouch  Listen to Ep 155. Can Canada become the world's mega orderers? With Marci Surkes https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/YzQ2ZDhjNzQtYzg4NS0xMWYwLWJhMDItMzNiNDI3MTVmMDBh  Watch Jason on From Global War on Terror to the Global War on the Jews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pY9KSoQDHc  The show features our looking ahead to the New Year with the Hebrew song, ‘Ba Shana HaBa'ah' song by Yoav Oved. You can check out more of his operatic cantorial singing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OolsTq5ZNNw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rusi používajú na politikov, ktorí k nim chodia na návštevy, aj "medové pasce", a to najmä v hoteloch. Nahrajú si ich a potom ich vydierajú, opisuje bývalý český spravodajca a vojak Petr Mlejnek. V redakcii s Ninou Janešíkovou hovorí, že Rusku sa nikdy nedá veriť, ale útok na niektorú z európskych krajín považuje v najbližších rokoch za science fiction.

Seimui rengiant nenumatytą posėdį dėl LRT vadovo atleidimą palengvinančių pataisų priėmimo, opozicija ragina valdančiuosius neskubėti bei priimti pasiūlytą deeskalacijos planą. Socialdemokratų vicepirmininkas ir Seimo pirmininkas Juozas Olekas žada, kad bus mėginama rasti išeitį iš susidariusios situacijos.Parlamentarai balsavo dėl pataisų, susijusių su statutinių pareigūnų algų kėlimu kitąmet.Jungtinių Valstijų prezidentas Donaldas Trampas kreipėsi į amerikiečius iš Ovaliojo kabineto. Retoje oficialioje kalboje – daug dėmesio vidaus reikalams, o auganti įtampa su Venesuela palikta nuošalėje.Norint kovoti su Rusiška įtaka viešojoje erdvėje prokurorams ir žiniasklaidai reikia surasti finansavimo šaltinį bei žmones, kurie tai koordinuoja. Taip apie Moldovos patirtį pasakoja tyrimų žurnalistė iš Moldovos. Jai pavyko inflitruotis į rusų sukurtą žmonių tinklą, kuris siekė paveikti rinkimų rezultatus Moldovoje. Ji sako neabejojanti, kad panašius metodus Kremlius naudoja ir kitose šalyse.Ved. Madona Lučkaitė

Are we witnessing rising Islamic militancy in Bangladesh? Or could it become a model for other developing countries? A nationwide celebration is underway. It's Victory Day for Bangladesh's 176 million people. Fifty-four years ago today -- December 16th, 1971 -- the former state of East Pakistan became the modern, independent nation of Bangladesh.   But few people are pleased with the trajectory Bangladesh is currently on. What's been happening this past 15 months has shaken this country to its core. On August 5th, 2024 protests over government job quotas escalated into a wider anti-government movement, with a resulting violent crackdown leading to the ousting of the long-time ruler, Sheikh Hasina. She now faces the death penalty if she returns. Her whole political party, the Awami League, has been banned too.   Now the Muslim-majority state faces perhaps the most significant fork-in-the-road moment since its independence. The February 2026 election. Can the caretaker leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus pull it off? Will it be free and fair?  It is possible that stability and democracy will be restored. It is also possible that an Islamist takeover and the cancellation of Democracy will ensue. To find out how the election could not only reshape contemporary Bangladesh's political foundations but also South Asian stability, security cooperation and geopolitical rivalries, Disorder co-host Mark Lobel is joined by three experts on the ground in the country. 1- Debapriya Bhattacharya-- Economist, public policy analyst and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue in Dhaka, Aasha Mehreen Amin -- joint editor at The Daily Star, and Iftekharuz Zaman -- Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh. Although we don't hear about it much in the Western press, investors and policymakers the world over certainly have their eyes peeled on South Asia's second largest economy and what it decides to do next. We hope you the Orderers enjoy this exclusive journalistic content.  If you like more deepdives like this and appreciate the effort we are putting in please: PLEASE join our Mega Orderers Club, and get ad free listening, early episode releases, bonus content and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ [Join the pay for substack for the 8 Jan event] Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: You can get in touch with Mark, to host or speak at your event here: https://www.mark-lobel.com/getintouch  Aasha's 'No Strings Attached' column: https://www.thedailystar.net/author/aasha-mehreen-amin  National Survey of Bangladesh: https://www.iri.org/resources/national-survey-of-bangladesh-september-october-2025/  Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh: https://bdplatform4sdgs.net/  Pls Join the Mega Orderers Club for ad-free listening and early release of the episodes, via this link: https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Join us at our live event in RUSI on January 8th https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-what-disorder-will-2026-bring.html (You need to join RUSI or the Mega Orderers Club or Paid for Substack to attend) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1,390.Today, after another weekend of intense diplomatic activity, we take you to Berlin, where President Zelensky is meeting the American delegation – joined by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz – as Europe seeks to reassert itself in the peace process. We also examine the surge in military activity over the weekend, which saw multiple cities plunged into blackout, before turning to Germany's rapidly evolving position, where comparisons are increasingly being drawn between today and the events that sparked the Second World War.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Zelensky gives up Nato ambitions in peace deal concession (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/14/zelensky-gives-up-nato-ambitions-in-peace-deal-concession/ MI6 chief warns Putin: We won't abandon Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/15/mi6-chief-warns-putin-we-wont-abandon-ukraine/ FBI boss met with Ukraine's top peace negotiators (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/12/fbi-boss-ukraine-top-peace-negotiators/ Lithuania in state of emergency over smuggler balloons linked to Russia (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/lithuania-in-state-of-emergency-over-smuggler-balloons-link/ German tank-shaped Christmas calendar ‘glorifying war' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/10/german-tank-shaped-christmas-calendar-glorifying-war/ New Ukrainian Polling:https://kiis.com.ua/ Chess-FIDE reinstates Russian and Belarusian teams in official contests (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/sports/chess-fide-reinstates-russian-belarusian-teams-official-contests-2025-12-15/ ‘Disrupting Russian Air Defence Production: Reclaiming the Sky' (RUSI):https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/research-papers/disrupting-russian-air-defence-production-reclaiming-skyComprehensive approach to security: Federal Council launches consultation on Switzerland's security policy strategy (Swiss Government)https://www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/BLkWfUbUsXtBFoSj-krgUUN Press Page:https://press.un.org/enLISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in a special bonus episode, we bring you a panel Francis Dearnley recently moderated at the Frontline Club in London – a renowned meeting place for anyone passionate about foreign affairs, hosting regular events with guests from think tanks, journalism, the humanitarian sector, and many more.The discussion features leading experts on various dimensions of the war: Christopher Miller (Chief Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times), Dr Jack Watling (Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare, RUSI), and Orysia Lutsevych OBE (Head of the Ukraine Forum, Chatham House). Though recorded a few weeks ago, the conversation feels not just relevant, but prescient, in light of recent developments. Topics include: what security guarantees Ukraine wants versus what it actually needs; the manpower challenges facing both Russia and Ukraine; the levers available to pressure Moscow; how a ceasefire can be either a remedy or a poison depending on its terms; the declining US role and Europe's response; hybrid threats across the Continent...and the terrifying cost of delay.Speakers:Christopher Miller (Chief Ukraine Correspondent, The Financial Times)Dr Jack Watling (Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare, Royal United Services Institute)Orysia Lutsevych OBE (Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House)Learn more about The Frontline Club:https://www.frontlineclub.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poradí si Európa bez NATO? Tento štát definitívne ovládli zločinci. Epizóda 143, účinkujú: gen. Pavel Macko, Eugen Korda

Dr Burcu Ozcelik and Nicholas Hopton join Neil Melvin to discuss key insights from the Doha Forum and the shifting Middle East security landscape. In this episode, recorded at the Doha Forum 2025, Neil Melvin speaks with Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow at RUSI and Nicholas Hopton, RUSI Distinguished Fellow and former British Ambassador, to discuss the state of Middle Eastern security after two years of conflict. They explore how regional and global powers are responding to the effects of these conflicts, and what a new security order might look like. Topics discussed include: The current Middle East landscape following major conflicts across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and the Gulf. Prospects for a new regional security order and pathways toward peace. How regional actors are positioning themselves diplomatically and strategically. Reactions to the new US National Security Strategy and perceptions of US engagement. Key takeaways from the Doha Forum debates on regional stability, governance and future diplomacy.

Zdravo. Kitajci trkajo na vrata, Rusi rožljajo z orožjem, mi pa najdemo rešitev, ki bo Evropo rešila pred gotovim propadom. Rešitev je preprostejša, kot bi se razmišljujočemu zdelo in mi verjamemo, da nam bo z jeklenimi jetri in močno voljo tudi uspelo. Ugotovimo tudi, da mladina ne pije več (oz. pije bistveno manj), manj je socialna in je vedno več na mobilnih telefonih. Zato je čisto logično, da predlagamo evropski renesančni program, ki vključuje petdnevni vikend, pivske ekskurzije, tečaje zmernega pitja alkohola in podobno. V nadaljevanju poglavja se naši junaki znajdejo v kavlju 22 afriške birokracije.

Politicians in Westminster are always falling all over themselves to sound tough on crime. But with so-called “low level” crimes like shoplifting and phone snatching now at record levels, the rhetoric on “lawless” Britain has been growing ever louder. This week, host Patrick Baker has been to Dagenham in outer London where the Labour MP Margaret Mullane says she fears parts of her local area are being overrun with street crime. After speaking to local residents and shop owners about their fears, Patrick speaks to the Policing Minister Sarah Jones in Parliament about how the government is planning to cut crime and make people feel safer. Gavin Stephens, chief of the National Police Chief's Council, sets out why he believes Westminster's obsession with police numbers makes policing harder and what reforms he feels are needed tackle the worsening perception of crime in Britain. And Andrew Greig of the security think tank RUSI explains how social media is amplifying public fears — and says policy makers face tough tradeoffs when trying to tackle crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rusko momentálne nemá na ďalšiu vojnu, hovorí Alexander Duleba, expert na Rusko. Reaguje tak na obavy viacerých armád či tajných služieb, že Rusko najneskôr do roka 2030 zaútočí na európsku krajinu NATO. Rusi sú totiž nespokojní a chcú zasahovať do bezpečnosti Európy. Čo to znamená pre nás? Dá sa nájsť kompromis a dá sa nájsť funkčný mier? Alexander Duleba je mierny optimista a naznačuje, ako by mohol vyzerať mier.V podcaste s Alexandrom Dulebom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – prečo nemeckí či poľskí generáli varujú pred vojnou s Ruskom a či je hrozba reálna;– po 2:00 – že Rusko chce zmeniť bezpečnostnú architektúru Európy, ale nemá na to kapacity;– od 4:00 – ako vojna na Ukrajine vyčerpala ruský vojenský potenciál a prečo nemôžu viesť konflikt na dvoch frontoch;– po 4:30 – že pôvodná profesionálna ruská armáda už neexistuje a nahradili ju finančne motivovaní regrúti;– od 7:30 – ako sa podstatne zmenil charakter vojny na Ukrajine;– od 8:20 – prečo Rusi postupujú len po pár metroch a využívajú pechotu namiesto techniky;– po 9:30 – ako sa Rusi boja vyhlásiť mobilizáciu;– po 11:50 – prečo je menší alarmista ako európski generáli;– od 13:10 – čo vlastne Rusko chce a či sa im dá vyhovieť;– po 14:20 – prečo sú medzi mierovými požiadavkami veci, ktoré sa týkajú nás a nie Ukrajiny;– od 15:20 – že Rusko nevie vykryť deficit, lebo si nevie požičať na trhoch;– po 16:30 – ako Putin povedal Macronovi, že na Európu nezaútočí;– od 17:30 – čo presne svedčí o tom, že Rusi na vojny už nebudú mať peniaze;– po 19:00 – či konečne zaberajú sankcie;– od 22:30 – že najnovšie sankcie demotivujú Čínu aj Indiu spolupracovať s Ruskom;– po 24:00 – či máme na stole reálny mierový plán a či sa rodí mier;– od 27:30 – že Ukrajina chce najprv zastaviť boje, ale Rusko presne naopak;– po 33:00 – ako je ruský mierový návrh tak zle napísaný, že sa vlastne nedá naplniť;– od 34:30 – či je 19-bodový plán realistický mierový plán, alebo len ďalšia fikcia;– po 35:00 – čo vlastne rozhodne o konci vojny;– od 36:00 – že vojnu môžu rozhodnúť aj európske voľby;– po 36:50 – ako sa Ukrajina môže poraziť sama;– od 38:50 – že ruská vojna na Ukrajine už vojensky nedáva zmysel ani Rusku;– po 40:00 – či by mier na Ukrajine nebol pre nás zlou správou, lebo by sa Rusko mohlo pripraviť na ďalšiu vojnu;– od 41:00 – že Rusko by mohlo chystať ďalšiu vojnu, keby sme od nich začali znova kupovať ropu a plyn;– po 43:00 – že sa treba rozprávať o kontrole a transparentnosti zbrojenia;– od 44:00 – čo treba, aby sme mali garantovaný mier;– po 46:00 – ako vyzerá vojenská transparentnosť;– od 48:30 – či európske vojenské záruky Ukrajine nie sú najrýchlejšou cestou k vojne;– po 49:00 – ako nám Ukrajinci svojimi životmi kupujú čas;– od 49:20 – že ak sa rozpadne EÚ a NATO, vrátime sa do 19. storočia a môžeme zabudnúť na suverenitu;– po 50:00 – prečo je zásadným problémom Donald Trump;– od 50:30 – či sa dá dohodnúť s Ruskom.

Rusko momentálne nemá na ďalšiu vojnu, hovorí Alexander Duleba, expert na Rusko. Reaguje tak na obavy viacerých armád či tajných služieb, že Rusko najneskôr do roka 2030 zaútočí na európsku krajinu NATO. Rusi sú totiž nespokojní a chcú zasahovať do bezpečnosti Európy. Čo to znamená pre nás? Dá sa nájsť kompromis a dá sa nájsť funkčný mier? Alexander Duleba je mierny optimista a naznačuje, ako by mohol vyzerať mier.V podcaste s Alexandrom Dulebom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – prečo nemeckí či poľskí generáli varujú pred vojnou s Ruskom a či je hrozba reálna;– po 2:00 – že Rusko chce zmeniť bezpečnostnú architektúru Európy, ale nemá na to kapacity;– od 4:00 – ako vojna na Ukrajine vyčerpala ruský vojenský potenciál a prečo nemôžu viesť konflikt na dvoch frontoch;– po 4:30 – že pôvodná profesionálna ruská armáda už neexistuje a nahradili ju finančne motivovaní regrúti;– od 7:30 – ako sa podstatne zmenil charakter vojny na Ukrajine;– od 8:20 – prečo Rusi postupujú len po pár metroch a využívajú pechotu namiesto techniky;– po 9:30 – ako sa Rusi boja vyhlásiť mobilizáciu;– po 11:50 – prečo je menší alarmista ako európski generáli;– od 13:10 – čo vlastne Rusko chce a či sa im dá vyhovieť;– po 14:20 – prečo sú medzi mierovými požiadavkami veci, ktoré sa týkajú nás a nie Ukrajiny;– od 15:20 – že Rusko nevie vykryť deficit, lebo si nevie požičať na trhoch;– po 16:30 – ako Putin povedal Macronovi, že na Európu nezaútočí;– od 17:30 – čo presne svedčí o tom, že Rusi na vojny už nebudú mať peniaze;– po 19:00 – či konečne zaberajú sankcie;– od 22:30 – že najnovšie sankcie demotivujú Čínu aj Indiu spolupracovať s Ruskom;– po 24:00 – či máme na stole reálny mierový plán a či sa rodí mier;– od 27:30 – že Ukrajina chce najprv zastaviť boje, ale Rusko presne naopak;– po 33:00 – ako je ruský mierový návrh tak zle napísaný, že sa vlastne nedá naplniť;– od 34:30 – či je 19-bodový plán realistický mierový plán, alebo len ďalšia fikcia;– po 35:00 – čo vlastne rozhodne o konci vojny;– od 36:00 – že vojnu môžu rozhodnúť aj európske voľby;– po 36:50 – ako sa Ukrajina môže poraziť sama;– od 38:50 – že ruská vojna na Ukrajine už vojensky nedáva zmysel ani Rusku;– po 40:00 – či by mier na Ukrajine nebol pre nás zlou správou, lebo by sa Rusko mohlo pripraviť na ďalšiu vojnu;– od 41:00 – že Rusko by mohlo chystať ďalšiu vojnu, keby sme od nich začali znova kupovať ropu a plyn;– po 43:00 – že sa treba rozprávať o kontrole a transparentnosti zbrojenia;– od 44:00 – čo treba, aby sme mali garantovaný mier;– po 46:00 – ako vyzerá vojenská transparentnosť;– od 48:30 – či európske vojenské záruky Ukrajine nie sú najrýchlejšou cestou k vojne;– po 49:00 – ako nám Ukrajinci svojimi životmi kupujú čas;– od 49:20 – že ak sa rozpadne EÚ a NATO, vrátime sa do 19. storočia a môžeme zabudnúť na suverenitu;– po 50:00 – prečo je zásadným problémom Donald Trump;– od 50:30 – či sa dá dohodnúť s Ruskom.

V novej epizóde relácie Za hranicou bola témou americká mierová ponuka pre Ukrajinu. S hosťom sme sa pozreli na viaceré údajné a uniknuté body z 28-bodového plánu. Hovorili sme o prípadnej strate územia Ukrajinou, o redukcii ukrajinskej armády aj o bezpečnostných zárukách. Spomenuli sme však aj zatiaľ chýbajúcu úlohu Európy v procese mieru, možné oslabenie USA ako spojenca či reakciu z Kyjeva. Pozvanie do relácie prijal bezpečnostný odborník Andor Šándor.

Vojna na Ukrajine trvá už štvrtý rok. Ukrajinci sa stále statočne bránia a Rusom sa nedarí splniť žiadne zo svojich pôvodných cieľov. Darí sa im však ničiť Ukrajinu a vraždiť civilistov. Ukrajina ale zažíva aj obrovský korupčný škandál, po ktorom prišli o miesta ministri spravodlivosti a energetiky. Rusi medzitým podľa všetkého stupňujú svoje sabotáže a diverzné akcie v Poľsku. Naposledy mali útočiť na dôležitú železničnú trať.Čo to všetko znamená? Čo sa dnes deje na fronte a ako to vyzerá pri Pokrovsku? Ako po ruských útokoch fungujú ukrajinské elektrárne a energetické siete pred zimou? Čo znamenajú odkazy na tvrdú odpoveď z Poľska? Ako je na tom s obranou Slovensko? Dokážeme zladiť naše výdavky s požiadavkami NATO? A prečo minister vnútra rokuje o obrannej spolupráci v komunistickom Vietname?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s generálom vo výslužbe a predsedom mimoparlamentnej strany DS-ODS Pavlom Mackom.

Rusiškas humanoidas scenoje patyrė fiasko, o kiniškas atrodė taip įtikinamai, kad teko pjauti jam koją. Vėl sutriko nemažos dalies interneto veikla. „Google“ pristatė „Gemini 3“, o „ChatGPT“ pademonstravo GPT-5.1 dirbtinio intelekto modelius. „Microsoft“ kuria DI agentus vienijančią valdymo konsolę. Žymūs DI pasaulio žmonės dirba kurdami „pasaulio modelius“ – kas tai apskritai yra? Kinijos programišiai naudojosi „Claude“, automatizuodami tūkstančius atakų. Jungtinėje Karalystėje svarstoma uždrausti perpardavinėti bilietus brangiau, nei buvo sumokėta už juos iš pradžių. Idėja kurti anapilin išėjusių artimųjų avatarus sulaukė stipraus pasipiktinimo.

Slovo „agresia“ som na stretnutí asi nepoužil, ale Lavrov môj postoj dobre pozná, vrvaí v rozhovore diplomat a prezidentov poradca pre zahraničnú politiku Ján Kubiš. V rozhovore s reportérom Dušanom Mikušovičom hovorí, o čom s ruským ministrom zahraničných vecí v Minsku rokovali, či nemal obavu, že stretnutie zneužije ruská propaganda, aj kedy podľa neho Rusi prestanú bojovať.

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Era gennaio 2025, poco meno di un anno fa, quando il generale libico Almasri, su cui pendeva un mandato d'arresto della Corte penale internazionale, fu prima arrestato e poi rilasciato dalle autorità italiane. Ieri, 5 novembre, Almasri è stato arrestato in Libia con l'accusa di tortura e omicidio. Ne parliamo con Jalel Archaoui, analista esperto di affari libici per il RUSI.Pokrovsk sta per cadere. La città "fortezza" del Donetsk che le forze ucraine continuano a difendere ostinatamente pare sia infatti completamente accerchiata dalle truppe russe. Ne parliamo con Davide Maria De Luca, giornalista di Domani a Kyiv.

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With three FIU (financial intelligence unit) leadership positions under his belt, and much more besides, Daniel Thelesklaf shares his varied and valued experience in tackling financial crime. In this latest episode of the STR podcast, host Tom Keatinge catches up with Daniel Thelesklaf, long-time friend of RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security. Through FIU leadership positions from Liechtenstein to Germany via Switzerland, and roles as the Moneyval president, the Director of the UN University Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking programme and, now, Egmont vice-chair (not to mention starting life as a compliance officer in the Swiss banking industry), there is not much Daniel has not seen in the financial crime world. Here he shares the lessons he has learned.

This week, Moscow's top general has claimed that Russia has tested a low-flying experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile. It is said to be powered by a nuclear reactor and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a potentially unlimited range. Russia calls it Burevestnik, Nato have codenamed it ‘Skyfall', and others have said it's a ‘tiny flying Chernobyl'. Western experts have previously cast doubt over missile's strategic value and Russian claims of having successfully tested it.But how dangerous is it?Victoria is joined by the BBC's Ben Tavener and Catriona Perry in Moscow and Washington respectively, plus Dr Justin Bronk who is a senior research fellow for Airpower and Technology at the military think tank RUSI.Plus, after Trump shifts his positions on sanctions, we look to the future to ask how the US president could potentially put more economic pressure on Russia.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire. The producers were Julia Webster and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Dave O'Neill. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480 You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Summit Trump Putin v Budapešti sa nekoná. Rusko na Ukrajine bombarduje škôlky, bytovky a pred zimou opäť ničí ukrajinskú energetiku. Putin už vo vojne stratil milión ľudí, dohoda o mieri je však v nedohľadne. Spojené štáty aj Európska únia preto pritvrdzujú v sankciách proti Putinovmu režimu.V čo ešte Putin dúfa a ako ďaleko je schopný zájsť? Prečo stále útočí na deti a nevinných civilistov? A ako sa darí zasahovať v hĺbke Ruska Ukrajincom? Čo budú pre Putina znamenať nové európske a americké sankcie na jeho ropné giganty? Môže slabá ruská ekonomika koniec vojny urýchliť? A prečo Slovenská vláda hovorí o mieri, no nákupmi ruskej ropy a plynu sami pomáhame Putinovu vojnu financovať? Vytvorí Robert Fico s Viktorom Orbánom a Andrejom Babišom v Únii protiukrajinský blok?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s vedúcim výskumníkom, analytikom Slovenskej spoločnosti pre zahraničnú politiku a profesorom na Prešovskej univerzite Alexandrom Dulebom.

Is the UK government complicit in the destruction of Gaza? That's the assertion in the new book by journalist and polemicist Peter Oborne, with both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak under fire for backing what he calls Israel's “criminal assault” following the Hamas attack of October 7.What's more, he says, the British media played its part too: colluding with the government as well as misrepresenting or under-reporting those voices opposed.On this episode of the Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Peter Oborne and Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former UK ambassador to Yemen, previously a UN monitor, and now a senior fellow at the foreign affairs think-tank RUSI.

Corruption defines both the perception and reality of government, eroding trust and even threatening national security. Today, the safeguards meant to keep our government accountable are failing. From the mass firing of inspectors general to congressional stock trading and Supreme Court ethics scandals, abuses of power are weakening public trust and raising fears that the U.S. could slide toward kleptocracy.In this episode, host Simone Leeper speaks with Mark Lee Greenblatt, former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Interior; Jodi Vittori, Georgetown University professor and expert on corruption and national security; and Kedric Payne, Vice President and General Counsel at Campaign Legal Center. Together, they trace America's long fight against corruption — from the founders' earliest fears to Watergate reforms — and examine how today's failures of accountability threaten American democracy. The episode closes with solutions for restoring integrity, eliminating conflicts of interest and rebuilding trust in American government. Timestamps:(00:05) — Why did Trump fire 17 inspectors general?(07:36) — How has corruption shaped U.S. history?(11:14) — What reforms followed Watergate?(18:22) — Why does corruption feel worse in daily life now?(23:01) — How did Trump weaken watchdog offices and ethics enforcement?(28:47) — Why does congressional stock trading undermine trust?(33:58) — What do Supreme Court ethics scandals reveal?(39:59) — Could the U.S. slide toward kleptocracy?(46:04) — How does corruption threaten national security?(56:57) — What reforms could restore accountability and integrity? Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Mark Lee Greenblatt is an expert on government ethics and compliance, an attorney and author. Most recently, he served as Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Interior. His work bolstered the integrity of the agency's programs, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department's $10 billion in grants and contracts and $12 billion in natural resource royalties. Mark was elected by the 74 Inspectors General to serve as the Chairman of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency in 2022. He previously served in leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He also served as an investigative counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice. He clerked for U.S. District Judge Anita Brody and was a litigator in two international law firms. Mark is the author of Valor, which tells untold stories of 21st century American soldiers, sailors and Marines who faced gut-wrenching decisions to overcome enormous odds. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, and he regularly appears in the news media. He graduated from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone scholar, and he earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University.Jodi Vittori is an expert on the linkages of corruption, state fragility, illicit finance and U.S. national security. She is a Professor of Practice and co-chair of the Global Politics and Security program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Jodi is also an associate fellow with RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security and was previously a non-resident fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Before joining the Georgetown University faculty, she was the U.S. Research and Policy Manager for Transparency International's Defense and Security Program and a senior policy advisor for Global Witness. Jodi also served in the U.S. Air Force; her overseas service included Afghanistan, Iraq, South Korea, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and she was assigned to NATO's only counter-corruption task force. She was an Assistant Professor and military faculty at the US Air Force Academy and the National Defense University. Jodi is also a founder and co-moderator of the Anti-Corruption Advocacy Network (ACAN), which facilitates information exchange on corruption-related issues amongst over 1,000 participating individuals and organizations worldwide. She is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and received her PhD in International Studies from the University of Denver.Kedric Payne leads the government ethics program at Campaign Legal Center, where he works to strengthen ethics laws and hold public officials accountable at the federal, state and local levels. He conducts investigations into government corruption and initiates legal actions against officials who violate the law. At CLC, Kedric has been at the forefront of advancing reforms on issues such as congressional stock trading, Supreme Court ethics enforcement, executive branch conflicts of interest, and state ethics commission autonomy. His legal work and analysis have been featured in major media outlets. He has also testified at congressional hearings on government ethics and accountability. Before joining CLC, Kedric built a broad legal career across all three branches of the federal government and in private practice. He began as a litigator at Cravath and later practiced political law at Skadden. He went on to serve as Deputy Chief Counsel at the Office of Congressional Ethics and as a Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he advised on federal ethics laws. Earlier in his career, he clerked for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.Links: Understanding Corruption and Conflicts of Interest in Government – CLC Holding Government Officials Accountable for Unlawful Conflict of Interest Violations – CLC Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism – NY Times CLC Sues to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Lawless, Unconstitutional Power Grab – CLC Elon Musk Stands to Gain Even More Wealth by Serving in Trump's Administration – CLC Is Musk Using the FAA to Benefit Himself and His SpaceX Subsidiary, Starlink? – CLC Have Wealthy Donors Bought the Trump Administration? – CLC How a Second Term Introduces More Conflicts of Interest for Trump – CLC CLC's Kedric Payne on Trump's Brazen Removal of Nation's Top Ethics Official – CLC The public won't get to see Elon Musk's financial disclosures. 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Cyber attacks are on the rise and the threats impact us all. Which countries are leading these moves and how can we combat them? Britain's National Cyber Security Centre says that the UK faced four ‘nationally significant' attacks a week on average in the past year. It adds that China poses a "capable" cyber threat, "targeting a wide range of sectors and institutions across the globe', and highlights the activities of Russia, Iran and North Korea. In today's episode Gavin Esler talks to James Sullivan, Director of Cyber and Tech at RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute to discuss scale and nature of cyber attacks, and assess how governments can respond. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to https://incogni.com/notadrill  to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the ACAMS Las Vegas Assembly, Justine sat down with Oksana Ihnatenko, RUSI, and ACAMS Rising Professional of the Year. Their discussion includes Oksana's research and work to build public-private partnerships in Ukraine, how Ukrainians view current sanctions policy, and how Ukraine's reconstruction can be funded. Oksana Ihnatenko is a Researcher for the Supervising and Monitoring Ukraine's Reconstruction Funds (SMURF) project at the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI, based in Kyiv. Her research focuses on Ukraine's adherence to FATF standards, fighting financial crime, anti-money laundering efforts, and issues surrounding reconstruction. You can read more here. https://www.rusi.org/people/ihnatenko

Entro il 2030 l'Unione europea deve essere pronta ad un attacco russo. Per questo motivo oggi, giovedì 16 ottobre, la Commissione europea e l'Alta Rappresentante per gli Affari esteri e la Sicurezza Kaja Kallas hanno presentato un piano di riarmo articolato in 16 pagine. Una road map che prevede droni, un programma "sentinella" a guardia dei confini, uno Scudo Aereo Europeo e uno Scudo Spaziale di Difesa. Ne parliamo con Beda Romano, corrispondente de Il Sole 24Ore a Bruxelles, e con Isabella Antinozzi, analista del Rusi.La guerra in Ucraina e la tregua appena cominciata a Gaza: ne parliamo con Paolo Magri, presidente del Comitato Scientifico dell'ISPI.

Šéfka eurokomisie Ursula von der Leyenová ustála svoje odvolávanie v Európskom parlamente. Časti europarlamentu aj našej vláde sa nepáči európska zelená dohoda. Emisné povolenky pre vykurovanie a dopravu vraj vytiahnu z rozpočtov domácnosti stovky až tisícky eur. Revidovať by chceli aj plán na zákaz predaja benzínových a dieselových áut od roku 2035.Ako hlasovali naši Europoslanci? Je teda Green deal pre Európu dobrý, alebo nám berie peniaze a sťažuje podnikanie? A prečo europoslanci riešia zákaz vegeburgerov? Mala by Únia v čase, keď Rusi posielajú svoje drony a stíhačky nad naše územia a na Ukrajine stále vedú krvavú vojnu, zvyšovať výdavky na obranu?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s poslancami európskeho parlamentu, podpredsedom Európskeho parlamentu za hnutie Progresívne Slovensko Martinom Hojsíkom a poslankyňou za Smer – SD Katarínou Roth Nedeďalovou.

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. During an extraordinary round table on the Antifa organisation last night, the US President was interrupted by Marco Rubio and given a hand-written message. He told those assembled at the White House: ‘I was just given a note by the Secretary of State saying that we're very close to a deal in the Middle East, and they'll need me pretty quickly.' Details of the deal, including the finalised list of prisoners Hamas wants freed as part of an exchange, remain unclear. But the first part of the deal could be set in motion as soon as today once the Israeli government approves the plan at around 2 p.m. local time. Is he heading for a Nobel Peace Prize?Meanwhile, Starmer is in Mumbai, researching India's digital ID system as a potential model for the UK. The Prime Minister said India's scheme, which has been rolled out to almost all 1.4 billion citizens over the past 15 years, had been a ‘massive success'. Lucy Dunn speaks to Tim Shipman and Michael Stephens, senior fellow at RUSI.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.

As countries all over the world, but particularly liberal democracies in the West, turn themselves inside out over the issue of migration and in the process empowering the far right, it was my great pleasure to speak to one of the few people who actually is willing to give calm, clear facts on this subject. Zoe Gardner is rightly a prominent figure in media and public debates on migration, but is almost the only person willing to stand up and be counted with some humane, calm and utterly essential facts on the matter. It was such a privilege to get her on the podcast and I hope you get as much from the conversation as I did. You can find Zoe's work online in all the usual places including https://bsky.app/profile/zoejardiniere.bsky.social Check out our Bookshop.org affiliate site behindthelines and please sign up for my substack at arthursnell.substack.com and/or follow me on Bluesky @snellarthur.bsky.social. You can sometimes find me on other podcasts - most often Disorder which I am involved with in partnership with RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, the world's oldest think tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out Olena's work at https://ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/Check out our Bookshop.org affiliate site behindthelines and please sign up for my substack at arthursnell.substack.com and/or follow me on Bluesky@snellarthur.bsky.social. You can sometimes find me on other podcasts - most often Disorder which I am involved with in partnership with RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, the world's oldest think tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Po tom, čo Poliaci zostreľovali nad svojím územím ruské drony, ruské stíhačky lietali v Estónskom vzdušnom priestore aj nad poľskou ropnou plošinou v Baltskom mori. NATO aktivovalo svoj článok štyri a spoločné konzultácie a Estónsko žiada rokovanie aj Bezpečnostnej rady OSN.Čo všetko tieto ruské provokácie znamenajú? Prečo Slovensko svoju bezpečnostnú radu štátu nezvolalo? Ako je chránený náš vzdušný priestor? A ako to vyzerá na Ukrajine, kde Rusi pokračujú v zabíjaní civilistov? Aký je stav na fronte?Spojené kráľovstvo, Kanada či Austrália uznali Palestínsky štát. Izrael ostro protestuje a pokračuje vo vojne v Gaze. Čo takéto vyhlásenia o Palestíne znamenajú a ako sa vyvíja situácia v Gaze? Má to celé vojenské riešenie? Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s generálom vo výslužbe a šéfom mimoparlamentnej ODS Pavlom Mackom.

1. Kamenický stále nechce povedať, ako budú šetriť 2. Likvidáciu nezávislej kontroly chcú schovať za konsolidáciu 3. Rusi privolávajú konflikt s NATO a Ficovi uberajú na sile

The government is expected to press ahead with recognition of Palestinian statehood, before a formal declaration at the United Nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out plans earlier this year to recognise Palestine – but what does this actually mean? And what does the move actually achieve; is it driven by principle, by politics – or by pressure from within his own party?Michael Stephens of RUSI and Gabriel Pogrund of the Sunday Times join James Heale to assess the significance of this shift. They discuss the backlash from countries like the US, the unease within Labour ranks and the growing tension between domestic politics and Britain's standing with allies in the Middle East. France, Australia and Canada, close allies of Britain, announced their own plans to recognise Palestine, yet the US has condemned any move. What does Starmer's recognition of Palestine mean for the UK's relationship with the US? And is Starmer at risk of being outflanked – both at home and abroad?Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.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.

The government is expected to press ahead with recognition of Palestinian statehood, before a formal declaration at the United Nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out plans earlier this year to recognise Palestine – but what does this actually mean? And what does the move actually achieve; is it driven by principle, by politics – or by pressure from within his own party?Michael Stephens of RUSI and Gabriel Pogrund of the Sunday Times join James Heale to assess the significance of this shift. They discuss the backlash from countries like the US, the unease within Labour ranks and the growing tension between domestic politics and Britain's standing with allies in the Middle East. France, Australia and Canada, close allies of Britain, announced their own plans to recognise Palestine, yet the US has condemned any move. What does Starmer's recognition of Palestine mean for the UK's relationship with the US? And is Starmer at risk of being outflanked – both at home and abroad?Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Thomas is joined by academic and RUSI fellow, Dr. Burcu Ozcelik, a leading expert on Turkish domestic and foreign policy, particularly its relations with the Kurds and the Middle East. With a Ph.D. from Cambridge University on the topic of the PKK and their path to political reconciliation, Burcu has written widely about the Kurds and their relationship with the Turkish state - you can find her work over on X @BurcuAOzcelik Burcu provides a deep dive into the history of the Kurds, a people divided across national borders after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, and traces the evolution of the PKK from its Marxist-Leninist, separatist origins to a group that has now shifted its focus to achieving political and cultural rights within Turkey. The pair also explore the political motives of President Erdoğan and the Turkish establishment, who are seeking to finally resolve the Kurdish issue as a matter of long-term statecraft, before concluding with a forward-looking analysis of Turkey's role as a rising middle power in the post-Assad Middle East, which now prioritizes stability and economic connectivity over past ideological ambitions. To listen to the full episode, you'll need to subscribe to the Conflicted Community. And don't forget, subscribers can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 1,259.Today, as President Trump's deadline fast approaches, we discuss renewed bombardments in Kharkiv and elsewhere, before looking at the media landscape in the United States and considering the vital role of international volunteers in the war effort. Plus, we hear Adelie's latest dispatch from her trip to Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Content Referenced:Ukraine flags Indian-made parts in drones used by Russian forces (Hindustan Times):https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ukraine-flags-indian-made-parts-in-drones-used-by-russian-forces-101754335825281.html Tortured Ukrainian POW branded with ‘Glory to Russia' vows to return to battle after recovery: ‘Thirst for revenge' (New York Post):https://nypost.com/2025/08/04/world-news/tortured-ukrainian-pow-branded-with-glory-to-russia-vows-to-return-to-battle The Hidden War Over Ukraine's Lost Children (TIME):https://time.com/7302345/ukraine-lost-children-russia-war/ 20 Russian properties in Vienna could be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Ukraine (Der Standard):https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000282204/20-russische-immobilien-in-wien-koennten-zwangsversteigert-werden-erloes-wuerde-an-ukraine-gehen China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies (Wall Street Journal):https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51 NATO Should Not Replace Traditional Firepower with ‘Drones' (RUSI): https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/rusi-defence-systems/nato-should-not-replace-traditional-firepower-drones SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.