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DEEP Dive

NATO DEEP
Vladimir Putin
FIFA World Cup
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Terrorism
Jackson-Vanik Sanctions
Russia
Ukraine
NATO
Wagner Group
Georgia
Serbia
Transnistria
Kazakhstan
Community Policing
2017 Las Vegas Shooting
Sports Security
Policing
Yoga
Counterterrorism

DEEP Dive is a podcast series from NATO’s Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP). Each episode provides commentary and analysis with experts and practitioners on a variety of subjects, including international security and defence, counter-terrorism, and geopolitical current events. For more information and additional content, including full transcripts of each episode, please visit deeppor... more

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring teams and fans from around the globe to North America - and with them, a range of potential security challenges. In episode 57 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks with Sasha Larkin, Director of Intelligence a... more

The fate of Ukraine has global ramifications. In episode 56 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel is joined by Lieutenant Colonel (R) Alexander Vindman to assess Ukraine’s war effort and why it needs to be supported and sustained. They also discuss the... more

In addition to the events unfolding in the Middle East, global security challenges continues to proliferate elsewhere. In episode 55 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel is joined by Prof. Mahmut Cengiz to discuss the state of global terrorism from Ir... more

Iran's activities have been at the forefront of global events in recent months. Tehran's proxies have launched multiple missile strikes into neighbouring countries and have targeted the U.S. military, whilst the Houthis in Yemen have brought global m... more

Now more than ever, it is becoming increasingly easier to find extremist content on the internet. We find ourselves in an era characterized by flashy and digestible sound bites that quickly circulate online. This also leads to the proliferation of di... more

Even after his death, al-Qaeda's last leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, continues to influence global terrorism. Through his 'Safe Bases' strategy, al-Qaeda and its affiliates are seeking to restore capabilities in Afghanistan, the Middle East, North Africa... more

How does a person of privilege and status become the world's most wanted terrorist? In the first of a two-part special, Dr. Sajjan Gohel discusses his new book, Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist: The Life and Legacy of al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Oft... more

Journalist, author, and Russian dissident, Andrei Soldatov joins Dr. Sajjan Gohel in the latest instalment of NATO DEEP Dive. In episode 50, Andrei details the brutal methods employed by Vladimir Putin, dating back to the Second Chechen War, to ensur... more

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Recent Guests

Sasha Larkin
Director of Intelligence and C4 Operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, former Assistant Sheriff for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
FIFA World Cup
Episode: Episode 57 - Sasha Larkin and Protecting Mega Sports Events
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman
Director for European Affairs at the United States National Security Council, former Political Military Affairs Officer for Russia
United States National Security Council
Episode: Episode 56 - Alexander Vindman and Curbing Russian Expansionism

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Episode 57 - Sasha Larkin and Protecting Mega Sports Events
Q: How did the 2017 shooting experience help in understanding threat perception for large events?
Sasha shares that her experience as an incident commander during the Route 91 concert shooting provided invaluable lessons in command and control, and the importance of integrating police and fire responses.
Episode 57 - Sasha Larkin and Protecting Mega Sports Events
Q: What stands out about being a police officer in Las Vegas?
Sasha explains the unique challenges, including the city's diverse culture and visitor dynamics, as well as the importance of community engagement.

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