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One Decision

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Ukraine
Russia
Iran
United States
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Donald Trump
Israel
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European Union
Middle East
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Venezuela
Taiwan
Vladimir Putin
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Keir Starmer
Kamala Harris
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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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In recent months of the war, Ukraine has managed to hold its front lines and bring war to regular Russians via attacks on infrastructure. That’s why Economic Advisor to the President of Ukraine Chrystia Freeland believes Ukraine has flipped the narra... more

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Football can be geopolitics by other means. Financial Times Journalist Simon Kuper has covered every World Cup since 1990. This week, he joins Sir Richard Dearlove and guest co-host Baroness Ayesha Hazarika to unpack how football and geopolitics coll... more

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President Donald Trump has continued his pressure campaign on European defense spending. But in the lead-up to the next NATO Summit, there is another core question to ask: How is Europe coordinating its defense production? This might be the key issue... more

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In the wake of the United States’ MOU with Iran, the headlines have been chock-full of optimism.

Sir Richard Dearlove and guest co-host Sabrina Singh sit down with Helima Croft, Managing Director and Head of Global Commodity Strategy and MENA Resear... more

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Recent Guests

Wess Mitchell
Former State Department official, NATO 2030 involvement
U.S. Department of State / NATO
Episode: NATO Summit Preview (ft. Julianne Smith and Wess Mitchell), Five Eyes on China, Iran Talks Stall
Ricardo Zúniga
Senior diplomat involved in US-Cuba negotiations, Obama administration
Former Obama Administration National Security Council
Episode: The Cuba Conundrum (ft. Ricardo Zúñiga), US-Iran Deal, UK Defense Secretary Quits, Armenia Looks West
Dr. Gracelin Baskaran
Founding director of the Critical Mineral Security Program at CSIS
CSIS
Episode: The Critical Minerals Race (ft. CSIS Expert Gracelin Baskaran), Poland's Defense Surge, and Hungary After Orbán
Eliot Higgins
Founder of Bellingcat
Bellingcat
Episode: Bellingcat Founder Eliot Higgins on the War for Truth in the Age of Slopaganda
John Raine
National Security Expert, Senior Advisor at IISS
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: Losing Sight of Iran's Revolutionary Character Has Cost the West, ft. IISS Expert John Raine
Samanth Subramanian
London-based journalist and managing editor for Equator
Equator
Episode: The Undersea Contest for Control of the Global Economy, ft. Journalist Samanth Subramanian
Rush Doshi
Head of the Council on Foreign Relations China Strategy Initiative; author of The Long Game
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Former White House China Advisor on What Beijing Really Wants from Trump Summit
Raul Stolk
lawyer turned journalist and managing director for Caracas Chronicles
Caracas Chronicles
Episode: After Maduro: Who's Running Venezuela Now?
Sushant Singh
Lecturer in South Asian studies at Yale; former Indian military officer; consulting editor at Caravan
Caravan; Yale; Foreign Policy
Episode: The Iran Upheaval Has Unraveled a Decade of Indian Foreign Policy

Hosts

Rosanna Lockwood
Host with strong background in international affairs discussions
Kate McCann
Co-host and interviewer, often guiding geopolitics conversations
Sir Richard Dearlove
Former head of MI6, provides strategic analysis and commentary
Baroness Ayesha Hazarika
Co-host introducing and guiding discussion

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 538 ratings
  • 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
    a month 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Why so formal?

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    martinbarcelona
    Spain4 months ago
  • Trita Parsi? Really?

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Abhi-Nuff
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent insight on world events

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    5 months ago

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NATO Summit Preview (ft. Julianne Smith and Wess Mitchell), Five Eyes on China, Iran Talks Stall
Q: What is the one decision you're looking out for at this NATO summit?
A mechanism or approach that coordinates NATO's spending and development of capabilities to avoid uncoordinated investment and ensure the alliance can field cohesive, interoperable forces across Europe and North America.
NATO Summit Preview (ft. Julianne Smith and Wess Mitchell), Five Eyes on China, Iran Talks Stall
Q: What do you think the Europeans and Canadians are hoping to deliver at this summit?
They want to reassure allies that spending commitments will translate into real capabilities, while addressing gaps in defense industrialization and ensuring credible deterrence, with a push for greater European autonomy in defense while maintaining transatlantic interoperability.
Losing Sight of Iran's Revolutionary Character Has Cost the West, ft. IISS Expert John Raine
Q: What makes striking a formal deal difficult at the moment?
There are deep strategic issues—nuclear, missile programs, regional power projection, and Gulf security—that are hard to resolve within a single框 deal, and many of these issues have been delayed to keep the missile program and force projection separate from immediate operational concerns like opening the Straits of Hormuz.
Losing Sight of Iran's Revolutionary Character Has Cost the West, ft. IISS Expert John Raine
Q: What's the difference between a memorandum of understanding and a deal in this context?
A memorandum of understanding is a lighter, less binding document that outlines heads of terms and can be reached more quickly, but it lacks the detailed implications and strategic value of a full binding deal that addresses the core interests of Israel, Iran, and the US.
The Undersea Contest for Control of the Global Economy, ft. Journalist Samanth Subramanian
Q: Why hasn't there been a better, less vulnerable technology at scale to replace or supplement subsea cables?
The combination of enormous data demand, political and logistical challenges, and the deep-sea environment makes it extremely difficult to deploy an alternative that can match the capacity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of fiber cables; satellites like Starlink can help in emergencies but cannot replace the bandwidth of global cables.

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A geopolitics-focused show that features seasoned diplomats, former intelligence leaders, and top-policy journalists. Conversations center on international strategy, alliances, and global power shifts, with frequent deep dives into the US–UK relationship, China, Iran, Russia, and the Middle East. Episodes balance rigorous analysis with candid debates, scenario planning, and historical context, often spotlighting how leadership decisions ripple through markets, security, and diplomacy. Noteworthy are the high-profile guests and the blend of insider perspectives, which can appeal to listeners who want in-depth, strategic thinking about global events and decision-making under pressure.

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1. Wess Mitchell
2. Ricardo Zúniga
3. Dr. Gracelin Baskaran
4. Eliot Higgins
5. John Raine
6. Samanth Subramanian
7. Rush Doshi
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