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Global Security Briefing

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Iran
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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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The US and Israel have launched major strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation across the region and raising fears of wider war.

As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz and across the region, the implications extend far beyond the Middle Ea... more

Ukraine, its European backers and the United States have drawn closer to agreeing a blueprint for peace, but various questions remain. Can anyone accept Russian sincerity? How to treat Moscow's demands for territory in the Donbas, and beyond? And wha... more

Following Washington's emphasis on the Western Hemisphere in its 2025 National Security Strategy, this episode examines Cuba, Venezuela and the intensifying US-China competition in Latin America.

In this episode, Neil Melvin is joined by Dr Brian F... more

The Greenland crisis has damaged goodwill and trust between the US and Europe and has undermined perceptions of US reliability and trustworthiness.

Following the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, should Europe now pursue independence and be... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Fonseca
Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and adjunct professor at Florida International University
Florida International University
Episode: Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
Carlos Solar
Senior Research Fellow in Latin American Security at RUSI
RUSI
Episode: Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
Rachel Ellehuus
Director General at RUSI
RUSI
Episode: Greenland: A Flashpoint in Transatlantic Relations
Sir David Lidington
RUSI Distinguished Fellow and former UK Minister for European Affairs
RUSI
Episode: Can the Transatlantic Alliance Survive the Trump Presidency?
Dr. Claudia Major
Senior Vice President Transatlantic Security at the German Marshall Fund
German Marshall Fund
Episode: How Will German Rearmament Shape European Security?
Nicholas Hopton
Distinguished Fellow and former British Ambassador to Libya, Iran, Qatar, and Lebanon
RUSI
Episode: The View from Doha 2025
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold
Research Director and Senior Fellow at the Caspian Policy Center in Washington, DC.
Caspian Policy Center
Episode: A New US Approach to the Caspian Region?
Professor John Bew
Former Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, now Professor of History and Foreign Policy at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: The UK in a Changing World: A Conversation with Professor John Bew
Burcu Ozcelik
Senior Search Fellow for Middle East Security within the International Security Department at RUSI.
RUSI
Episode: Turkey's Balancing Act: Prospects for Stabilisation in Syria and Iraq

Host

Neil Melvin
Host of Global Security Briefing, affiliated with RUSI

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • 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
    Ireland19 days 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
    Australia3 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 Kingdom8 months 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
    Australia10 months ago
  • I love you guys, but can you please buy a microphone?

    You run a great podcast, but in this day and age, can you please spend 100 quid on a microphone? Like your guests! The audio is headache-inducing. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
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    Joe Pete H
    Denmarka year ago

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Content is highly informative, though some reviews call out bias toward certain political stances.
Guests provide strong, expert analysis and valuable insights.
Audio quality often cited as a weakness by listeners.
High regard for depth and context, with occasional criticism of production quality.

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#156
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#89
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#115
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The Regional and Global Significance of the US-Led Attack on Iran
Q: What should Europe and regional powers watch in the coming weeks?
Watch the energy market and oil prices, European diplomatic cohesion, Gulf diplomacy, and the responses of non-state actors like Hezbollah and the Houthis, as these will indicate whether escalation slows or suddenly intensifies.
The Regional and Global Significance of the US-Led Attack on Iran
Q: Could this lead to a broader strategic realignment in the Middle East, possibly enabling the US to pivot away from the region or empower regional allies?
There is discussion of a broader US strategy to shift regional security architecture and reduce direct involvement over time, potentially enabling a shift of burden to regional partners, though this is contingent on energy security, European alignment, and Iran's long-term response, making outcomes highly uncertain.
The Regional and Global Significance of the US-Led Attack on Iran
Q: Do we have a sense of what the US and Israel are trying to achieve through this action, and how Iran will respond?
The US has framed the action as a response to decades of Iranian aggression, while avoiding a prolonged entanglement; Iran has shown resilience with leadership continuity and a willingness to endure and adapt, suggesting a prolonged regional contest rather than a quick resolution.
Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
Q: Do you think the US's approach represents a shift in regional security arrangements?
Yes, there is a renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere and the use of military as an instrument of power is becoming more prominent.
Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
Q: What is the US currently focusing on regarding Cuba?
The US sees Cuba as a strategic concern and is pursuing economic pressure to disrupt its government.

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Global Security Briefing delivers expert analysis on international security developments, with a focus on transatlantic security, Middle East dynamics, and Indo-Pacific balance. Across recent episodes, guests from RUSI and partner institutions dissect regime stability in Iran, regional power rivalries, Ukraine-Russia diplomacy, NATO cohesion, and evolving defense strategies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. The show is notable for its emphasis on strategic context, policy implications, and historical insight, often featuring former diplomats, senior researchers, and policy practitioners who offer nuanced takes on complex security challenges. Listeners are likely practitioners and scholars seeking rigorously sourced perspectives that connect g... more

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2. Carlos Solar
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5. Dr. Claudia Major
6. Nicholas Hopton
7. Dr. Eric Rudenshiold
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