
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 | 239 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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?
Roland... more
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
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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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.
Very informative and interesting Podcast - well worth your time!
Great analysis, thoughtful interviewers and guests. Keep up the good work!
‘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.
Very informative, interesting, with excellent insights every episode. Really good variety of topics too
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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. Rachel Ellehuus
2. Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
3. Dr. Sanam Vakil
4. Ben Hodges
5. Tom Sharpe
6. Hakainde Hichilema
7. Peter Apps
8. Dr. Becky Alexis-Martin
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