
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 359 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Russia may be issuing verbal condemnations from the sidelines of the conflict in Iran, but behind the scenes, it’s leveraging its relationship with Iran to give the US a “taste of its own medicine.” Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove and Times Rad... more
After Iran shot down two US warplanes, President Trump shot back with a scathing ultimatum. But are Trump’s words pushing the world towards a point of no return? Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove and international journalist Rosanna Lockwood exam... more
This isn’t just another Middle Eastern conflict—it’s a fundamental restructuring of global power. Sir Richard Dearlove and guest co-host Baroness Ayesha Hazarika with Fareed Zakaria, veteran journalist, author, and host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS. T... more
Everyone is calling it another Iraq. Sir Richard Dearlove disagrees. In this episode of One Decision In Brief, the former MI6 chief makes the case that what's unfolding in Iran may be something different: the final chapter of a decades-long conflict,... more
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All the co-presenters and guests seem to always repeat “Sir Richard” through the shows. Surely after the first introduction just Richard would be fine? Or does he insist on it? Anyway, it sounds ridiculously stuffy and formal in 2026. Otherwise the podcast is quite informative.
This used to be a great podcast and then they suddenly had the Iranian regime operative Trita Parsi on. Whoever asked for that man to be brought on should be fired. Sadly, no longer a listener.
Excellent insight on world events
I used to enjoy the podcast, but lately it has become so biased and pro Trump that it saddens me to hear Sir Dearlove speak.
The podcast is no longer an unbiased honest look at world events, but has turned into a “what Trump does is never really wrong. “ That concerns me a lot and that makes me not want to listen. A real shame…
I’m starting to find the barely concealed political radicalisation of Sir Richard Dearlove ruins the show, which I’d previously enjoyed. Openly pro-Brexit and pro-Trump but in a way that minimises the negative impacts of either of those populist projects as if no one should think it matters for national security. Why don’t the Greenlanders just take cash from Trump to become a US colony? Why is everyone talking about sovereignty? Surely as an ardent Brexiteer he should value the rights to self-d... more
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This podcast offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal decision-making and global politics, featuring insightful discussions with former intelligence officials, diplomats, and other experts. The hosts tackle pressing geopolitical issues, the implications of policy decisions, and the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by decision-makers on the world stage. By blending personal narratives with international relations, listeners are taken on a journey through complex scenarios that shape history, providing a fresh lens on foreign policy discussions. Notable themes include the analysis of U.S.-China relations, the impact of various political regimes, and the ramifications of historical events such as Brexit and international... more
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Recent guests on One Decision include:
1. Fareed Zakaria
2. Brian Latell
3. Helima Croft
4. Ronan Bergman
5. Jonathan Conricus
6. Sir Ben Wallace
7. Trita Parsi
8. John Bolton
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