
Each week, Marco Giannangeli hosts What Just Happened?, a short-format podcast unpacking the most important geopolitical developments of the week. Featuring conversations with Sibylline’s intelligence analysts, regional specialists, and occasional guest experts, the podcast delivers concise, high-signal analysis on the events shaping the global risk environment, helping you cut through noise, unde... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Britain is sending fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, while inside Yemen the battle for Taiz threatens to shift the balance of the war.
In this week’s What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Sibylline’s Middle ... more
US midterms: Why the hardest test for America’s allies may lie ahead
Could an electoral setback leave Donald Trump weakened at home but more assertive abroad?
In this week’s What Just Happened?, host Marco Giannangeli joins Sibylline’s Principal An... more
Could Russia’s shadow war cause mass casualties in Europe within six months? Following an attack on a Polish Starlink ground station, What Just Happened? host Marco Giannangeli is joined by Sibylline’s Karan Vassil and former military intelligence of... more
The risk of a successful high-impact attack on European soil is increasing. As Russian hybrid operations escalate, how close is Europe to more open confrontation?
In this episode of What Just Happened?, Sibylline’s Head of Global Analysis, Edward Jo... more
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Short, high-signal geopolitical analysis focused on the week's most consequential developments. Episodes center on geopolitics, international security, and global risk, with concise takes from Sibylline analysts and regional experts. Notable strengths include a tight, explain-it-to-ahead-audience format and a steady stream of expert perspectives on topics like US-Europe dynamics, Middle East security, and chokepoints in global trade. The format is well-suited for listeners who want quick, informed reads on complex events and for guests who can offer clear, policy-relevant insights for professionals and decision-makers.
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Recent guests on What Just Happened? include:
1. Karan Vassil
2. Philip Ingram
3. Annabel Walker
4. Caspar von der Schulenburg
5. Sam Olsen
6. Jake James
7. Megan Sutcliffe
8. Ben Manzin
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