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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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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

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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?

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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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Recent Guests

Matthew Bunn
Professor of the Practice of Energy, National Security and Foreign Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: 'No limits': Russia, China and US enter new nuclear arms race
Darya Dolzikova
Senior Research Fellow in Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at the Royal United Services Institute
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: 'No limits': Russia, China and US enter new nuclear arms race
Oriana Schuyler Mastro
Director of the Indo-Pacific Policy Lab at Stanford University
Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Episode: Nuclear secrets leak or paranoia? Why Xi really purged China’s top general
Tess Ingram
UNICEF spokesperson
UNICEF
Episode: Trump's Board of Peace signals a new world order. Gaza is its first test
Paul Nuki
The Telegraph's Global Health Security Editor
The Telegraph
Episode: Trump's Board of Peace signals a new world order. Gaza is its first test
Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
Senior research fellow for Middle East Security at the Royal United Services Institute and an expert on Kurdish identity.
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
Sarah Newey
Global Health Security Correspondent based in Bangkok
The Telegraph
Episode: China’s sham election: Why Beijing is propping up Myanmar’s brutal junta
Joe Freeman
Researcher for Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Episode: China’s sham election: Why Beijing is propping up Myanmar’s brutal junta
Philip Breedlove
Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, retired four-star US Air Force General
Episode: 'Trump is damaging Nato': ex-commander speaks out on Greenland threats

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 858 ratings
  • GAZA & Elder? The LA riots (the most recent ones)

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vikidore
    South Africaa month ago
  • Battle Lies

    Pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, anti-American. It’s a shame as they get great guests but this podcast is massively biased against the West.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Darold Gherkin
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A show of high quality and relevance

    If you care about the battle lines forming around the world, this pod is made for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    radfjord
    Canadaa month ago
  • Very informative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Picture Man
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great podcast.

    Goes great with Ukraine the latest. Polished experienced team. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacks18343
    Canadaa month ago

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There is a notable appreciation for the balance of military analysis and humanitarian concerns, especially in episodes focusing on health security.

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Nuclear secrets leak or paranoia? Why Xi really purged China’s top general
Q: What does this tell us about Xi's grip on power?
It suggests that Xi Jinping may be either consolidating his power against real threats or responding out of paranoia, reflecting instability within the regime.
Nuclear secrets leak or paranoia? Why Xi really purged China’s top general
Q: Do you think this is making the PLA stronger or fundamentally weaker?
The PLA was initially made stronger by purges, but now an excessive number of purges may result in weakened leadership and issues in command and control.
Nuclear secrets leak or paranoia? Why Xi really purged China’s top general
Q: How big a risk do you think China poses in terms of national security to the UK?
China is considered the most capable and aggressive adversary among international threat actors.
'Copy Ukraine's defence model and reduce China dependency to survive'
Q: What do you think the level of threat is? And which countries should we be most worried about?
I think Russia is the key threat for us because of our geography.
'Copy Ukraine's defence model and reduce China dependency to survive'
Q: Do you think there needs to be further scrutiny of the MOD's decision last year to directly award a contract with the controversial tech surveillance company Palantir?
Yes, this raises some very, very significant questions.

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What is Battle Lines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Matthew Bunn
2. Darya Dolzikova
3. Oriana Schuyler Mastro
4. Tess Ingram
5. Paul Nuki
6. Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
7. Sarah Newey
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