
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 384 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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
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
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
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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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?
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.
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.
In depth study of current events without politics and hyperboles. The facts, just the facts and the logical output from these facts.
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.
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This program features high-level discussions on geopolitics, intelligence, and global policy, anchored by veteran hosts and a rotating roster of guests including former government officials, top journalists, and think-tank analysts. Episodes center on intelligence history, great-power competition (notably US–China dynamics), NATO and alliance politics, energy security, and regional flashpoints from the Middle East to Europe. A recurring strength is the combination of insider experience with rigorous analysis, often challenging conventional narratives and probing policy trade-offs. Listeners are likely policy-minded professionals seekingpositioned expert perspectives and timely, globally relevant context for decision-makers and strategists.
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