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Global Security Briefing

The Royal United Services Institute
China
Russia
United States
Iran
Ukraine
NATO
Middle East
Gaza
Indo-Pacific
Israel
Russia-Ukraine War
European Security
US Foreign Policy
Donald Trump
Taiwan
Turkey
Hezbollah
Syria
European Union
Latin America

Global Security Briefing provides regular insights from leading international experts to help you make sense of the far-reaching changes affecting international security around the globe. Hosted by analysts from RUSI's International Security Studies team, the podcast looks at how the UK can best shape its foreign and security policies in an increasingly dynamic international environment. The Globa... more

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Japan's significant intelligence reforms reveal how the country's approach to security is becoming more self-reliant and autonomous. But what is being proposed, and why now?

In this edition of Global Security Briefing, host Philip Shetler-Jones, Se... more

The 2026 NATO Summit convened at a moment of fragile unity for the alliance. What did it deliver? What did it leave unresolved?

In this episode of Global Security Briefing, RUSI's Director-General Rachel Ellehuus is joined by three colleagues, each... more

Organised crime no longer operates outside international politics. Criminal networks are increasingly present in spaces once associated with intelligence services, foreign policy and national security.

In this edition of Global Security Briefing ho... more

What does the Russian wartime economy look like beneath the official data – and what are the implications for regime stability?

In early June, President Putin took to the stage at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum – Russia's flagship a... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Kotani
Professor of Nihon University, Japan
Nihon University, Japan
Episode: Japan's Intelligence Reforms
James DJ Brown
Professor of Political Science
Temple University, Japan Campus
Episode: Japan's Intelligence Reforms
Oana Lungescu
Former NATO spokesperson and RUSI distinguished fellow
NATO/RUSI
Episode: After Ankara: First Reflections on the 2026 NATO Summit
Heather Marquette
Professor of Development Politics, University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham; SOCACE Programme
Episode: Geopolitics, Statecraft and the Changing Face of Organised Crime
Magda Long
International security researcher and consultant
Security research institutes in UK/US
Episode: Geopolitics, Statecraft and the Changing Face of Organised Crime
Charles Hecker
Associate fellow at RUSI; author on Western business in Russia
RUSI
Episode: Inside Russia's Wartime Economy
Ali Ansari
Professor of Iranian History, Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies, University of St. Andrews
University of St. Andrews; Institute for Iranian Studies; British Institute of Persian Studies
Episode: No Easy Off-Ramp: Iran, the US and the Search for a Deal
Olivia Cheung
Lecturer in Politics, Department of European and International Studies; China Fellow and affiliate at multiple institutions
King's College London; Brussels School of Governance; SOAS; University of Warwick
Episode: President Trump in Beijing: The Future of US-China Relations
Lyle Morris
Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy and National Security
Asia Society Policy Institute Center for China Analysis
Episode: President Trump in Beijing: The Future of US-China Relations

Host

Neil Melvin
Host of Global Security Briefing with extensive RUSI background in international security and UK defense policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • No Iran off ramp

    Excellent overview. Lucid informative and considered opinions of the view not just from the West but from Tehran. Essential listening 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Good content let down by poor audio

    Interesting topics and good insights by the speakers. But the quality of the sound recording is sub-par for a professional podcast, which doesn’t make it easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Andy@Foxes
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Must listen!

    Great podcast but let down by very poor sound quality which is very distracting. Please invest in a decent microphone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can’tthj nkofanickname
    Australia8 months ago
  • Yawn

    Guests appear to be chosen based on their dislike of Donald Trump. No matter what the subject, the answer is that the president has no strategy and is stupid. Would have expected better from RUSI

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gavin Casey
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • No idea of opportunity cost

    This appears a long add for defence spending. No idea of opportunity cost or actual risk,

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tom from Brunswick
    Australiaa year ago

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Audio quality is a frequent point of criticism, with many noting the need for better production values.
Audience appreciates balanced expert analysis and depth on European and transatlantic security topics.
Guests and topics are often highly informed, with strong insights on regional security and alliances.

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#43
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#27
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Talking Points

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Japan's Intelligence Reforms
Q: What are the main obstacles to implementing these reforms and how could the government overcome them?
Public opinion and bureaucratic inertia are major hurdles; overcoming them will require clear public explanations, robust oversight, and careful management of interagency rivalries to avoid stove-piping and to ensure effective collaboration.
Japan's Intelligence Reforms
Q: What do you see as the most significant part of the reform package moving forward?
The creation of the National Intelligence Council is foundational; the more controversial steps—an anti-spy law and an external intelligence service—will determine the depth and direction of the reform and how it interacts with existing institutions.
Japan's Intelligence Reforms
Q: Ken, could you summarize what is being proposed right now by way of intelligence reforms and restructuring?
The government established the National Intelligence Council and intends a National Intelligence Secretariat to consolidate the community's information and coordinate across ministries, with prospects for further stages like anti-spy legislation and an external intelligence service.
Inside Russia's Wartime Economy
Q: What are the risks for Western companies that are contemplating re-entering the Russian market if a peace deal emerges?
Hecker outlines that sanctions policy will largely govern any return, with three layers of US, UK, and EU sanctions complicating and prolonging a potential entry; he notes that the government may favor 'good leavers' and strategic sectors, while broader geopolitical and security concerns will cap how quickly and where Western firms can re-engage.
Inside Russia's Wartime Economy
Q: Charles, when you look at Russia's economy, how sound does it appear and what do you consider the most significant vulnerabilities that are not yet reflected in the top line data?
Hecker explains that despite a façade of resilience, the economy is trapped in a war-driven cycle with weak investment, heavy debt, and a draining of civilian sectors to support defense, with inflation and labor shortages posing long-term risks; he cautions that data reliability is limited and that the macro picture is fragile beneath an optimistic official narrative.

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What is Global Security Briefing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-focused security podcast featuring international security scholars and practitioners from a leading think tank. Episodes regularly dissect Europe's evolving security architecture, transatlantic relations, Middle East dynamics, and Indo-Pacific challenges, often with a UK perspective on alliance politics and defense modernization. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on expert analysis from RUSI affiliates and a pattern of deep dives with guests who bring historical context, strategic trade-offs, and regional nuance to complex security questions. The format tends to mix geopolitics, defense policy, and strategic messaging, making it useful for listeners who want rigorous, scenario-informed discussions and for guests seeking to understa... more

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2. James DJ Brown
3. Oana Lungescu
4. Heather Marquette
5. Magda Long
6. Charles Hecker
7. Ali Ansari
8. Olivia Cheung

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