Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell
Arthur SnellBehind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turbulent world and get a feel for the things that will matter in the future. I am on Bluesky here and you can read some of my thoughts on world affairs here arthursnell.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please spread the word a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||
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I was delighted to be invited by Will Wintercross of the Syrian Refugee Relief Fund to participate in a panel on geopolitics with Hannah Lucinda Smith, a distinguished foreign correspondent and author of the recent book, Hinterlands.
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On the 10th anniversary of the UK's fateful Brexit vote, I wanted to re-issue a conversation I recorded back in November 2023 with the leader of the European Movement, Dr Mike Galsworthy - a scientist, campaigner and passionate European about how we ... more
It was my pleasure to speak to George Osborn, expert on video games, about how this artform, which is used by over 3 billion people worldwide, has been weaponised and exploited by extremists, populists and authoritarians. I confess to knowing nothing... more
I spoke to Dr Frank Ledwidge, former serviceman and defence expert about the resignation of John Healey. Recorded on 11 June just after the announcement of Healey's resignation, we analysed the state of Britain's armed forces and what to make of this... more
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- The ‘experts’
Why are you interviewing a British person on what’s going in Ukraine? Are there no Ukrainians you could have asked?
This is a bugbear of mine that in the anglosphere there is this belief that no one else can give an opinion other than someone else from the anglosphere and then a lot of context of the issue being discussed gets lost in this filter.
Apple Podcasts3Takievi
United Kingdoma month ago - Great episode on the “in-between States”
Hannah Lucinda Smith is first class, another brilliant episode. Keep it up Arthur!Gammell.
Apple Podcasts5OlivierMPUnited Kingdoma month ago - Latest episode on Iran!
This weeks episode on the straits of Hormuz and its closure makes for the most sobering listening possible! The fact that this analysis isn’t across the media worldwide just underlines how unprepared and myopic we have become! Horrendous times ahead
Thanks again Arthur for your analysis and guest choice
Apple Podcasts5agah1971United Kingdom3 months ago - Consistently first class
Another brilliant episode with the v impressive Charlie Gammell. If there is a word that’s the exact opposite of glib, Arthur Snell’s podcast would be it.
Apple Podcasts5OlivierMPUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Brilliant
Essential listening, Arthur Snell is excellent
Apple Podcasts5dandavidsculptUnited Kingdom6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #59 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #151 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Saudi Arabia/News/Politics |
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This geopolitics program curates conversations with highly informed guests to illuminate global affairs, power dynamics, and the implications of policy decisions on international stability. Episodes cover topics such as regional conflicts, historical Western–Middle Eastern relations, energy security, and the humanitarian dimensions of upheaval, with a focus on nuanced analysis and credible sourcing. A standout trait is consistently high-caliber guest selection from academia, journalism, and policy circles, often including firsthand voices and former diplomats. Listeners can expect thoughtful, evidence-driven discussions that help translate complex geopolitics into practical implications for business, diplomacy, and strategy.
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Recent guests on Behind The Lines include:
1. Euan MacDonald
2. Hannah Lucinda Smith
3. James Clark
4. Kelly Kassis
5. James Barr
6. Nicolas Forsans
7. Sian Norris
8. Thom Reilly
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