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Battle Lines

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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

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With tariffs aimed at Europe over Greenland, Nato teetering on the brink and Donald Trump flexing military muscle like never before, this is geopolitics as a personal power play.

Venetia and Roland are joined by the Alliance’s former Supreme Allied ... more

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?

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Iran is in crisis. The price of bread has more than doubled, the currency has collapsed to record lows, and protests have erupted across the country. As security forces respond with deadly force, doctors inside Iran are being warned not to treat inju... more

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Since late December, Iran has been gripped by a wave of protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars over economic collapse and rapidly spread nationwide. Cash handouts failed. Brutal force followed. Internet cut. According to human rights groups, more th... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Ellehuus
Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: Trump wants to conquer Greenland. This is how Europe can stop him
Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
Chief of internal medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, Iranian-American doctor
Clifton Springs Hospital
Episode: Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Dr. Sanam Vakil
Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Ben Hodges
Lieutenant General, US Army, retired from the army eight years ago, former commander of US ground forces in Europe.
Various think tanks
Episode: A US general on Trump, Greenland and Nato in crisis
Tom Sharpe
Former Royal Navy commander.
Episode: A US general on Trump, Greenland and Nato in crisis
Hakainde Hichilema
President of Zambia
Zambia
Episode: How to deal with Trump, China and debt: the African country getting it right
Peter Apps
Global Defence Commentator for Reuters, British Army Reservist, author of 'The Next World War'
Reuters
Episode: Wargaming WW3: how and where the next global conflict could actually unfold
Dr. Becky Alexis-Martin
Lecturer in Peace Studies
University of Bradford
Episode: Bird-flu, nukes and asteroids: what 2026 might have in store
Lord Martin Rees
Former Astronomer Royal and co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
Cambridge University
Episode: Bird-flu, nukes and asteroids: what 2026 might have in store

Hosts

Venetia Rainey
Host of Battle Lines, providing expert analysis on defense and foreign affairs from a journalistic perspective.
Roland Oliphant
Host of Battle Lines, offering insights on contemporary security issues from a frontline correspondent's standpoint.
Arthur Scott-Geddes
Co-host of Battle Lines Global Health Security, specializing in the intersection of military action and health concerns during conflicts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 796 ratings
  • Two reporters, two styles

    Interesting topics and analyses with Roland Oliphant asking great questions with solid unbiased reporting. (5 stars). Venetia Rainey presents biased antisemitic somewhat untruthful and over emotional reporting an almost leading questions creates a podcast hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ~(Guy69)~
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Very informative and interesting Podcast - well worth your time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camilla Sym
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Must listen

    Great analysis, thoughtful interviewers and guests. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can’tthj nkofanickname
    Australia3 months ago
  • A must listen

    ‘Battle Lines’ and their sister Podcast ‘Ukraine the Latest’ are my two favourites. Excellently researched and presented, they are a ‘must listen’ down here at the bottom of the World.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S A McMillan
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Great insights

    Very informative, interesting, with excellent insights every episode. Really good variety of topics too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Q: What is the role of foreign intervention in the ongoing protests?
Protesters express a desire for support from external forces, highlighting their unarmed struggle against the government.
Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Q: How is the economic crisis affecting daily life in Iran?
The price of bread has more than doubled, leading to protests driven by food insecurity.
Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Q: What are the conditions like inside these hospitals?
Doctors report overwhelming influxes of patients, lack of communication, and intimidation from security forces in hospitals.
Trump wants to conquer Greenland. This is how Europe can stop him
Q: What advice would you give Greenlanders or the Danish government on dealing with the challenge from Trump?
They should stand up for their interests directly and seek bipartisan support in the U.S. to push back against Trump's rhetoric.
Wargaming WW3: how and where the next global conflict could actually unfold
Q: Peter, welcome to Battle Lines.
It's great to be here.

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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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2. Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
3. Dr. Sanam Vakil
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5. Tom Sharpe
6. Hakainde Hichilema
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