
Behind 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 | 147 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||

Can Donald Trump find a way out of the mess he's made for himself in Iran? Is the Islamic Republic doomed? Who's in charge in Tehran? Charlie Gammell, Iran expert and historian answers these and many more questions in this fascinating interview recor... more
As Russia faces embarrassment and humiliation with the St Petersburg Economic Forum taking place against a backdrop of plumes of smoke from burning oil refineries, Ukraine has been bracing against huge Russian air-raids targeting Kyiv. Nonetheless, U... more
Long before Putin's invasion of Ukraine, conflict was simmering on Europe's borders. In overlooked territories in eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus - from the Balkans and Cyprus to Abkhazia on the fringes of Georgia - local d... more
Imagine, if you can, a king with two younger brothers. One of them, the youngest, is hardworking and loyal, a little dull, but always shows up when needed. The middle brother is flamboyant, egotistical, entitled, unreliable and capable of great cruel... more
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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
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.
Essential listening, Arthur Snell is excellent
For a calmer, more informative update on what is going on in the world, you can do no better than this pod.
Brilliant to hear Zoe Gardner as always speak with real clarity on this. I recited some of the stats to friends and they were surprised to say the least. More like this please!
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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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