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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.... more

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Israel and the US may have extraordinary intelligence on Iran. But intelligence isn't the same as comprehension, according to nuclear physicist and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Ali Vaez.

Vaez joins John Raine and Sir Richard Dearlove to break down what... more

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Debora Cahn, the writer behind The Diplomat, Homeland, The West Wing, and Grey's Anatomy, joins Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove to talk about writing political drama in an era when reality keeps outpacing fiction. Debora explains how "spy camp"... more

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Part Two of our two-part series marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 reunites former leaders of the US and UK intelligence services, both of whom were in high office on September 11, 2001. Former deputy director of the CIA John McLaughlin joins forme... more

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In 1997, Peter Bergen found himself in the mountains of Afghanistan, face-to-face with al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. During the ensuing landmark interview, bin Laden foreshadowed the terrorist attacks of September 11.

In Part One of our two-par... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Bergen
Journalist and terrorism expert, interviewed bin Laden
New America (think tank)
Episode: The Lessons of 9/11 & the Global War on Terror (w/ Peter Bergen, who Interviewed Bin Laden)
Jon Lee Anderson
War correspondent for The New Yorker, author of To Lose a War
The New Yorker
Episode: Why the US Lost in Afghanistan (w/Jon Lee Anderson, the Journalist Who Saw the Taliban Rise Twice)
Mark Mazzetti
New York Times investigative journalist, part of the NYT reporting team on Ahmadinejad plot
The New York Times
Episode: MI6 Spymaster: Was Israel Serious About Regime Change in Iran? (Ft. Ronen Bergman & Mark Mazzetti)
Ronen Bergman
Investigative journalist and author, part of the New York Times reporting team on Ahmadinejad plot
Yahoo News / Israeli journalist and author
Episode: MI6 Spymaster: Was Israel Serious About Regime Change in Iran? (Ft. Ronen Bergman & Mark Mazzetti)
Jamison Firestone
Russia expert, lawyer and human rights advocate
Private practice / Russia expert
Episode: Putin's Russia, Ukraine's Reparations (ft. Jamison Firestone) | German Spies, Iceland-EU, Iran
Tim Weiner
Award-winning journalist; author of The Mission and Legacy of Ashes
New York Times (former); Booker Prize/National Book Award recipient
Episode: CIA Under Trump (ft. Tim Weiner) | China’s UK Spy Nest, US to Squeeze Cuba, Russia Tests NATO
Michael Kofman
Military analyst, senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Russia-Ukraine War Ground Truth (ft. Analyst Michael Kofman) | Swedish Spies, Iran Pause, AI Fears
Gina Raimondo
Secretary of Commerce (former); discusses US leadership in AI, economic strategy, and global competition
U.S. Department of Commerce
Episode: US-China AI Race (ft Gina Raimondo), Kyiv Shakeup, Kash to Moscow, Saudi Nuclear Deal, Iran Update
Vali Nasr
Professor of Middle East Studies and International Relations at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Iran's War Plan (ft. Vali Nasr), Burnham In, Fedorov Out, Japan's New Spy Agency, China's AI Grab

Hosts

Rosanna Lockwood
Host of One Decision
Kate McCann
Host of One Decision
Sir Richard Dearlove
Former head of MI6; co-host

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 545 ratings
  • 911 Danger….

    Loved this episode.

    Re the round up at the end, yes, agree, although I’d say that I sensed imbalance, ie about the CIA purge, what is/might have been Mr Ts justification or rationale for it and is the any worthiness in it? Without that piece it starts to whiff of TDS. Similarly, the ‘drugs’ boats, ok, so what traffic type were they?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheshire911
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • TDS is everywhere

    The Deep State point of view is on full display in the current CIA episode. Tim Weiner purports to be the voice of experience and reason while spewing a full load of anti-Trump rhetoric. I’m glad people like Weiner and his cronies have been “purged” from the clandestine service. My greatest hope is that all the rest of these self-important blowhards are sidelined and never have a voice in the intel system in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DavidKSmalley
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful

    Reading the other reviews I’m not sure they are listening to the same podcast. Always insightful don’t always agree with Dearlove but respect his experience. I like the longer version with good topical interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Floriston
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • In depth study of current events without politics and hyperboles. The facts, just the facts and the logical output from these facts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mayhem60
    3 months ago
  • Excellent opinion

    In a world where opinions abound, the views of Richard Dearlove stand out. His vast experience of working on the world stage and contributing to decisions within the inner circles of Whitehall are the basis for some of the best analysis on current affairs. Thanks for an outstanding podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Too old to be a back
    Canada4 months ago

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Interviews often feature strong policy insight with a global perspective.
The host brings credibility from high-level security backgrounds, which keeps analyses credible.
Audio quality and pacing vary across episodes, which some listeners notice.
Guests span top officials and renowned analysts, making the conversations highly influential for decision-makers.

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#55
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#127
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#161
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#94
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#139
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why the US Lost in Afghanistan (w/Jon Lee Anderson, the Journalist Who Saw the Taliban Rise Twice)
Q: Was the war in Afghanistan winnable, or was defeat always likely given the country's complexity?
The guest suggests that while initial goals could be pursued, the fundamental challenge was the ever-shifting allegiances and deeply rooted local power structures, making a straightforward victory improbable; the deeper lesson is that failures were as much about strategy and governance as they were about battlefield outcomes.
The Lessons of 9/11 & the Global War on Terror (w/ Peter Bergen, who Interviewed Bin Laden)
Q: When you recall that interview, was there anything in Osama bin Laden that makes you think with hindsight negotiations could have been possible?
Bin Laden's maximalist demands, especially an immediate U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East and end to support for Israel and Saudi Arabia, made negotiations appear unlikely; there was little evidence of a sustained negotiation channel with American or British governments, though there were hints of feefers-out to the British in the 2010 period.
Russia-Ukraine War Ground Truth (ft. Analyst Michael Kofman) | Swedish Spies, Iran Pause, AI Fears
Q: Is Ukraine's current advantage likely to be durable or a temporary window?
It appears to be a period of relative advantage that could be leveraged if international backing remains robust and Ukraine continues to reform its defense institutions and procurement to sustain battlefield gains over the coming year.
Russia-Ukraine War Ground Truth (ft. Analyst Michael Kofman) | Swedish Spies, Iran Pause, AI Fears
Q: What should the international community do in response to Russia's winter offensive preparations?
The international response should focus on sustaining and expanding Ukraine's access to missiles and interceptors, increasing enabling technologies, and ensuring a coordinated Western effort to align funding with Ukraine's military strategy rather than treating aid like a generic delivery service.
Russia-Ukraine War Ground Truth (ft. Analyst Michael Kofman) | Swedish Spies, Iran Pause, AI Fears
Q: What is morale like there at the moment?
Morale among Ukrainian troops has improved in the last six-to-eight months as they perceive Ukraine doing better on the battlefield, though there remains exhaustion and manpower shortages that affect rotations and sustainability.

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Recent guests on One Decision include:

1. Peter Bergen
2. Jon Lee Anderson
3. Mark Mazzetti
4. Ronen Bergman
5. Jamison Firestone
6. Tim Weiner
7. Michael Kofman
8. Gina Raimondo

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