
Battle Lines is The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from around the world, everywhere from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe.
Three times a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world’s most volatile regions and infor... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 248 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Nearly a year after Donald Trump shuttered USAID, the world is still reckoning with the consequences. But what really happened next?
Venetia Rainey examines the fallout and what it means for global health, security, and stability. Joined by Global H... more
Donald Trump has moved the war for critical minerals from the margins of policy to the heart of great power rivalry. In this episode of Battle Lines, we look at Project Vault, America's bid to take back control of the critical minerals and rare earth... more
Was Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US a national security risk? Should the US and UK bomb Iran to spark regime change? Will Nato survive Trump? And how should European countries deal with the threat of China?
British shadow de... more
This week, the New START treaty expires, ending the last remaining major nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. With no binding limits on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals and China rapidly expanding its own, many... more
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Six months on and I sense you’ve made a change (no doubt I’ve shifted too, but that’s not always easy to see in ourselves). Anyway, I feel the podcast has become more balanced. Which is great. Well done.
What were James Elder’s comments about Israeli children on 7,8,9,10… etc October? Did he go and watch the IDF compilation video of Hamas and Palestinian Gazan civilian atrocities committed against Israelis and their children? Please play his heartfelt the podcast has become of the Israeli child... more
Pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, anti-American. It’s a shame as they get great guests but this podcast is massively biased against the West.
If you care about the battle lines forming around the world, this pod is made for you.
If you really want to get behind the headlines and dig into the detail of conflicts around the world, ‘Battle Lines’ is the podcast for you. Well researched, well presented, and very informative.
Goes great with Ukraine the latest. Polished experienced team. Keep up the great work.
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The content focuses on defense, security, and foreign affairs, tackling critical issues such as military strategies, geopolitical tensions, and humanitarian crises across various global hotspots. Episodes feature veteran correspondents providing on-the-ground reporting alongside expert analyses, creating a comprehensive resource for listeners interested in current and emerging conflicts. Notably, the inclusion of health security discussions highlights the intersection of military action and public health, providing a unique angle that distinguishes this podcast in the landscape of global affairs coverage. With a commitment to exploring events ranging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to health implications in war zones, the podcast serves as... more
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Recent guests on Battle Lines include:
1. Matthew Bunn
2. Darya Dolzikova
3. Oriana Schuyler Mastro
4. Tess Ingram
5. Paul Nuki
6. Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
7. Sarah Newey
8. Joe Freeman
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