Earlylands in Conversation

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A discussion series with leading thinkers focused on issues at the intersection of business, politics, and culture. Whether it be trends in corporate deal-making, shifts in geopolitics, or notable new writing, our aim is to focus on the ideas and themes that drive headlines, inform boardroom conversations, and motivate policymakers.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	31	Founded	a year ago
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Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 31 - From Zelenskyy's Office to the Frontlines: FT Kyiv Correspondent Christopher Miller on Ukraine's War of National Survival

Throughout the course of the over four-year full-scale war in Ukraine, one of the most respected Western media outlets covering the conflict has been the Financial Times. The core ofthe FT's coverage has been provided by its Kyiv-based correspondent ... more

2 Jun 2026 • 46 min • Most popular

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 30 - "Allies at War": Award-Winning Historian Tim Bouverie on Power, Diplomacy, and Global Leadership

For this episode, we are joined by award-winning historian and author Tim Bouverie. Tim has recently received widespread acclaim for his book Allies at War, which some listeners may have spotted prominently positioned beside Prime Minister Netanyahu ... more

19 May 2026 • 42 min

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 29 - Journalist and Author Howard Amos on Daily Life in the Real Russia

We’ve spent multiple episodes discussing the Ukrainian perspective on Russia’s brutal war. For this episode we shift our focus to a look at how the average Russian views not only the war, but more broadly life in Putin’s autocratic state. Our guest i... more

5 May 2026 • 37 min

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 28 - Snake Island Institute Co-founder Maryna Hrytsenko on Bringing Ukraine's Battlefield Innovations to Western End Users

For this episode of the podcast we go back to Ukraine. Our guest today sets a new standard for what a highly intelligent, motivated, and deeply patriotic young person can do. Although only 25-years old, Maryna Hrytsenko has established herself as one... more

21 Apr 2026 • 41 min

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Christopher Miller

Chief Ukraine Correspondent for the Financial Times

Financial Times

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 31 - From Zelenskyy's Office to the Frontlines: FT Kyiv Correspondent Christopher Miller on Ukraine's War of National Survival

Tim Bouverie

Award-winning historian and author of Allies at War

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 30 - "Allies at War": Award-Winning Historian Tim Bouverie on Power, Diplomacy, and Global Leadership

Howard Amos

Journalist and author of Russia Starts Here, Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire

Journalist/Author

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 29 - Journalist and Author Howard Amos on Daily Life in the Real Russia

Maryna Hrytsenko

Co-founder of Snake Island Institute

Snake Island Institute

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 28 - Snake Island Institute Co-founder Maryna Hrytsenko on Bringing Ukraine's Battlefield Innovations to Western End Users

Richard Reid

Professor of 19th and 20th century African history, St. Cross College, Oxford

St. Cross College, Oxford

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 27 - Oxford Academic Richard Reid Reassesses the Nineteenth Century Scramble for Africa

Gerry Doyle

Global defense editor, Bloomberg News

Bloomberg News

Episode: (BREAKING) Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 26 - Bloomberg Global Defense Editor Gerry Doyle on Key Trends from War in Iran, Ukraine, and Much Else

Allan Kilavuka

Former group CEO of Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 25 - From GE Accountant to Kenya Airways' CEO: Allan Kilavuka on His Journey to Running a Major Global Airline

Jason Burke

Guardian journalist and author of The Revolutionists

The Guardian

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 24 - The Guardian's Jason Burke on His Book "The Revolutionists: The Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s"

Brigadier Ben Barry

Retired British Army brigadier, author of The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975-2025

International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS); King's College London

Episode: Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 23 - Brigadier (Ret.) Ben Barry on the Rise and Fall of the British Army

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Todd Johnson

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings

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Superb mix of guests
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Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 31 - From Zelenskyy's Office to the Frontlines: FT Kyiv Correspondent Christopher Miller on Ukraine's War of National Survival

Q: Let's chat a little bit about Zelenskyy. You have spent more time with him, probably than most or nearly all Western journalists. How has your access to him and his inner circle evolved since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022?

Access evolved from highly controlled briefings early in the war to more regular, semi-open briefings with a mixed audience; he now meets foreign and local journalists in sessions where questions are allowed and much of what is said can be released on the record, though some items remain off-limits for security reasons.

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 27 - Oxford Academic Richard Reid Reassesses the Nineteenth Century Scramble for Africa

Q: Why use a road in Tanzania as the narrative entry point, and how does it function as a lens for the story?

The road provides a concrete, kinetic way to illuminate the interactions between African and European actors, offering a microcosm of broader regional dynamics and allowing for a human-centered portrayal of state-building, commerce, and warfare along a corridor that symbolically connects the coast to the interior.

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 27 - Oxford Academic Richard Reid Reassesses the Nineteenth Century Scramble for Africa

Q: Can you lay out the central thesis for the listeners and explain what you mean by calling this period and the book an African Revolution?

The book argues that Africa's Long Nineteenth Century was a period of revolutionary, creative, and politically innovative change driven largely by African dynamics, not just European intrusion. It seeks to rebalance the traditional narrative by showing how indigenous transformations in governance, economy, and warfare set the stage for later colonization and reshaped the Scramble for Africa.

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 25 - From GE Accountant to Kenya Airways' CEO: Allan Kilavuka on His Journey to Running a Major Global Airline

Q: What was the four-part plan during Covid and how did it sustain the airline?

The plan focused on survival, stabilization, recovery, and growth, with emphasis on clear communication, persistence, cultural change, and stakeholder support to endure a four-year turnaround period.

Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 25 - From GE Accountant to Kenya Airways' CEO: Allan Kilavuka on His Journey to Running a Major Global Airline

Q: How did Allan transition from JumboJet to Kenya Airways, and what did the board see in him?

Allan explains he was seen as a fit due to leadership, governance, and the ability to grow teams, even though he wasn't an aviation specialist; his senior leadership experience and integrity were highly valued, and a chairman's recommendation helped him step in during a transition.

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High-level conversations center on geopolitics, global business dynamics, defense, and historical context, often through a leadership or policy lens. Episodes feature deep dives with journalists, historians, and defense analysts, exploring topics like Ukraine and Russia, great power competition, Africa's political economy, and defense-industrial ecosystems. The show tends to highlight how strategy, governance, and industry intersect, offering listeners actionable takeaways for boardrooms and policy discussions. A standout throughline is bridging rigorous analysis with real-world implications for national security, energy, and international markets, making it valuable for listeners who want well-rounded, expert perspectives on complex global... more

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