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Restricted Handling Podcast

Ryan Fugit
Russia
Iran
Ukraine
China
United States
Drones
Hungary
Energy Geopolitics
Armenia
Greenland
NATO
Space
Sanctions
Air Defense
Lebanon
Mojtaba Khamenei
IRGC
Strait Of Hormuz
Kurds
Turkey

Former CIA officers with extremely experienced guests talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea; international security, geopolitics, military, intel operations, sanctions and economic power plays. Get deeper daily analysis on Substack at substack.com/@restrictedhandling. Find daily intel brief podcasts on Russia, China, and Iran at open.spotify.com/show/6Kb9BYk98BEmeHVpgWiklG

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The Middle East is moving on multiple fronts at once, and retired CIA Senior Case Officer Ralph Goff says Iran is the center of gravity.

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Putin's eventual exit could trigger a managed succession, an internal coup, or a dangerous struggle for power inside the Kremlin.

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Glenn just returned from Ukraine with insights into Ukraine's battlefield momentum colliding with political turmoil, Russian pressure, and a Middle East crisis that could reshape global security.

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Russia's war machine is under pressure, Turkey is moving closer to Washington, and new espionage and military risks are emerging from China and Japan.

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Sanctions are reshaping Russia's war economy, but only when enforcement turns pressure into real cost.

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FROM KIEV...Retired CIA Senior Officer sits down with Ukrainian air defense officer who explains what modern war really looks like from the front line.

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Fresh from Ukraine, Glenn Corn lays out what Kyiv is feeling now, where Russia is vulnerable, and why the drone war is no longer staying on the battlefield.

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Recent Guests

Glenn Corn
Former CIA officer with extensive Russia-facing experience
Central Intelligence Agency (former)
Episode: RUSSIA IS IN TROUBLE, UKRAINE IS HITTING BACK, TURKEY PICKS A SIDE, CHINA SENDS A WARNING W/ CIA OFFICERS GLENN CORN
Nick Eftimiades
China expert, Shinobi Enterprises
Shinobi Enterprises
Episode: How China Is Burrowing Into U.S. Critical Infrastructure with China Expert Nick Eftimiades
Roman Steblivskyi
Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy
Economic Security Council of Ukraine
Episode: How Russia Evades Sanctions & What Still Works with Economic Security Council of Ukraine Expert
Lyle Goldstein
Director of Brown University's China Initiative; longtime scholar of Chinese and Russian Military Strategy
Brown University; Defense Priorities
Episode: Is China Really Going to Take Taiwan & Trump-Xi-Putin Summit Outcomes w/ China Expert Lyle Goldstein
David Satterfield
Ambassador and former U.S. State Department official
U.S. Department of State
Episode: Iran, China, Russia, and U.S. Strategy w/ Amb David Satterfield and CIA Officer (Ret) Glenn Corn
Monika Palotai
Senior Research Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute and non-resident expert at the Warsaw Institute in Poland
Religious Freedom Institute; Warsaw Institute
Episode: Hungary, the US, NATO, and the Future of Europe: Inside Hungary's Historic Election w/ Monika Palotai
Mo Juliao
CEO and founder of Alentay Solutions; former CIA official, multiple Chief of Station
Alentay Solutions
Episode: Why Cuba Could Be the Next Flashpoint: Espionage, Castros, Guns w/ Former CIA CoS Moises Juliao
Sarkis Karabashian
Specializes in Armenian geopolitics, security, and regional direction
Independent geopolitical expert
Episode: Armenia with Iran, Russia, and Turkey: Life in a Tough Neighborhood Gives US a Strategic Advantage
Matt Bryza
Ambassador, former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan; energy geopolitics expert
Straife Istanbul (Managing Director)
Episode: Why Energy Is Driving the Iran Conflict and Helping Russia w/ Energy Expert Ambassador Matt Bryza

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Glenn Corn
Host of Restricted Handling Podcast; longtime security-focused analyst with on-the-ground geopolitical experience
Ryan
Co-host and former intelligence professional; frequent facilitator of the show's discussions

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How China Is Burrowing Into U.S. Critical Infrastructure with China Expert Nick Eftimiades
Q: What is the practical path forward for Congress to counter this threat?
Nick argues for explicit legislation and annual or biannual updates that mandate concrete actions, including avoiding reliance on China for critical infrastructure components and moving manufacturing closer to home, with clear funding and incentives to support domestic industry.
Are Manned Aircraft Becoming Obsolete? Drones and Aviation Deep Dive with Drone CEO and AF Aviator
Q: How do you see NATO and allied defense spending evolving in the near term?
Defense spending is increasing across NATO, with nations like Poland leading; the emphasis is on indigenous production and onshore capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Are Manned Aircraft Becoming Obsolete? Drones and Aviation Deep Dive with Drone CEO and AF Aviator
Q: What keeps you up at night in the drone and national security space?
Affordability and the race to mass—getting cheap, fast, and good enough systems produced at scale to actually deter adversaries.
Are Manned Aircraft Becoming Obsolete? Drones and Aviation Deep Dive with Drone CEO and AF Aviator
Q: What is the current US position on drones and parity with adversaries like China and Russia?
The guest suggests the US is not yet parity-level in early 2026 but expects progress by 2027, emphasizing the need for continued urgency, focus, and sustained investment to close the gap.
Ryan + Glenn: Serbia, Russia, and NATO | Inside the Balkans Power Struggle with Ambassador Godfrey
Q: What would you push for if advising the current administration about Serbia?
Advise pursuing a path that strengthens EU accession and transparent investment, while ensuring Serbia remains a reliable partner in security and a stable, economically sustainable economy.

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This show provides in-depth geopolitical and security analysis from experienced former intelligence professionals and diplomats. Across episodes, the focus centers on great-power competition, regional conflicts, intelligence tradecraft, and energy and diplomacy—particularly around Russia, China, Iran, and the Middle East. Guests are typically high-level experts, including former CIA officers, ambassadors, and seasoned scholars, who bring firsthand insights, historical context, and practical takes on policy and strategy. A notable strength is the mix of on-the-ground reporting, strategic forecasting, and candid discussions about intelligence operations, deterrence, and alliance politics, making it a strong pick for listeners who want nuanced... more

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