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Global Security Briefing

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China
Russia
United States
Ukraine
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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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Latest Episodes

General David Petraeus discusses autonomous warfare, drone technology and the military transformation driven by Ukraine.

Ukraine offers the clearest evidence that warfare is changing in revolutionary ways. Unmanned systems now account for nearly 90... more

In this episode, Tobias Ellwood sets out why he believes we are drifting towards global conflict, and what can still be done to stop it.

The order that has held since 1945 is coming apart. War in Ukraine, confrontation between the US and Iran, unre... more

Energy is no longer the preserve of the business pages and is central to questions of European Security.

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has left European gas prices far above where they sat at the start of 2026 and reserves are... more

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

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Recent Guests

David Petraeus
Senior Vice President of RUSI; former commander and CIA director
RUSI
Episode: The Future of War: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping Conflict
Tobias Ellwood
Former British Army officer, senior UK parliamentarian, author of Ten Steps to Prevent World War Three
Member of UK Parliament, author
Episode: Great Power Diplomacy: How to Prevent a Third World War
Amund Vik
Senior advisor at Eurasia Group, former state secretary in Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Eurasia Group
Episode: Energy on the Frontline of European Security
Petras Katinas
Research fellow in climate energy and defense at RUSI Europe
RUSI Europe
Episode: Energy on the Frontline of European Security
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
Natia Seskuria
Senior research fellow for Russian and Eurasian security
RUSI
Episode: After Ankara: First Reflections on the 2026 NATO Summit
Burcu Ozcelik
Senior research fellow for Middle East security at RUSI
RUSI
Episode: After Ankara: First Reflections on the 2026 NATO Summit

Hosts

Andrew Gee
Host of Global Security Briefing
Cathy Heanlein
Host of Global Security Briefing
Neil Melvin
Host of Global Security Briefing

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 166 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 Kingdom3 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
    Ireland7 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
    Australia9 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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Seasonal Special: strong overview of global pressures.
Must listen: great analysis, poor sound.
Good content with audio issues.
Sound improvements would elevate better feedback.
No Iran off ramp:Lucid, informative, essential listening.
Excellent analysis on European security.
Yawn: hosts seem biased against Trump.
Audio quality criticism recurring.

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#40
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#45
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future of War: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping Conflict
Q: You've described this change as urgent and revolutionary—what's the first concrete step the UK should take to begin this transformation?
Start with a bold new overarching concept of warfare, followed by rapid changes to force structure, training, and procurement to field many cheap, attritable unmanned systems instead of fewer expensive manned platforms.
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.

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A rigorous, policy-focused deep dive into international security with expert guests spanning geopolitics, defense, energy security, and global governance. Episodes frequently analyze NATO, US–Europe relations, Indo-Pacific dynamics, and Middle East issues, often featuring researchers, former policymakers, and senior analysts. A standout strength is translating complex strategic debates into actionable implications for policymakers, industry, and researchers, with a clear emphasis on regional developments, alliance dynamics, and resilience planning. Noteworthy is the consistent involvement of RUSI-affiliated experts, providing consistently high-level, technically grounded commentary on current security challenges and future scenarios.

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1. David Petraeus
2. Tobias Ellwood
3. Amund Vik
4. Petras Katinas
5. Ken Kotani
6. James DJ Brown
7. Oana Lungescu
8. Natia Seskuria

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