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Mildly Alarmed

Mildly Alarmed
Russia
Ukraine
NATO
United States
Arctic
Hybrid Warfare
Kola Peninsula
Crimea
France
Europe
FPV Drones
Hornet
Svalbard
Belarus
Artificial Intelligence

One Ukrainian journalist. Three European security analysts. Infinite reasons for alarm. Every week, Anastasiia Lapatina, Fabian Hoffman, Minna Ålander, and Karen-Anna Eggen analyze alarming–and occasionally hopeful–trends in European security.

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In this episode, Fabian speaks with Ettiene Marcuz, Etienne Marcuz is a senior analyst on strategic armaments and an associate fellow at the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) on issues related to deterrence and missile defense. They cover... more

In this episode, Anastasiia, Karen-Anna, Fabian and Minna are finally back together to discuss recent events, including Ukraine's strikes inside Russia, air defence in Moscow, the G7 meeting and the latest developments in Ukraine-Belarus relations. more

In this episode, Anastasiia and Karen-Anna speak with Atle Staalesen, the founder of the Barents Observer, to discuss Russian interests in the Arctic, and how Moscow is leveraging its military and civillian assets in the region for war against the We... more

Welcome to the seventh episode of Mildly Alarmed, a new weekly podcast about European and global security hosted by Anastasiia Lapatina, Fabian Hoffman, Minna Ålander, and Karen-Anna Eggen.

In this episode, Anastasiia and Minna are joined by Chris ... more

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Recent Guests

Atle Staalesen
Founder of the Barents Observer
Barents Observer
Episode: Russian nukes and spies in the Arctic, with The Barents Observer
Chris Powers
Brussels correspondent
Kyiv Independent
Episode: The many dramas of Ukraine’s EU accession
Jimmy Rushton
Kyiv-based journalist and analyst
Kyiv Independent
Episode: How Ukraine is winning the drone war against Russia

Hosts

Anastasiia Lapatina
Host of the show, co-host and moderator; Kyiv-based journalist with deep regional coverage.
Fabian Hoffman
Co-host; security analyst and nuclear deterrence expert; in-host pessimist.
Minna Ålander
Host on the show; security analyst and in-host optimist.
Karen-Anna Eggen
Co-host; security analyst with frequent on-air participation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Excellent analysis. Really well informed hosts and guests and well balanced as to their analysis of Ukraine.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hamish D
    2 months ago
  • Relevant, up to date topics, straight fwd. discussions, no bs'ing.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Stetzen
    2 months ago
  • Different, fresh and competent

    Loving this so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GaetanoGpar
    France2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Churchill would have said
    Germany2 months ago
  • Tormod Malvin Sæther

    Excellent show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rotsethornet
    Norway2 months ago

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Candid yet balanced discussions that avoid alarmism while staying topical.
Shows strong expertise on European security and Ukraine issues.
Listeners value the calm, informed tone amid alarming topics.
Content is insightful and accessible for policy-aware audiences.

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Russian nukes and spies in the Arctic, with The Barents Observer
Q: What makes the Arctic so strategically valuable to Russia beyond natural resources?
Beyond resources, the Arctic serves as a strategic corridor for missiles, sea routes, and high-north power projection, with the region functioning as a critical theatre for deterrence and naval operations that tie into Russia's broader great-power ambitions.

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What is Mildly Alarmed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A panel of European security analysts and a Kyiv-based journalist dissect European security trends with a focus on Russia, Ukraine, deterrence, and information warfare. Across recent episodes, discussions center on hybrid warfare, the drone war, nuclear deterrence in Europe, and Europe's evolving security posture in relation to US leadership. Notable angles include practical resilience measures, cost-imposition strategies, and how Western support and technology shape battlefield dynamics, all anchored by in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reporting. The group stands out for its mix of regional expertise, candid policy critique, and the way personal experience from conflict zones informs rigorous geopolitical debate. This show is likely to ... more

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