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What Just Happened?

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Nicolás Maduro
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Mykhailo Fedorov
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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

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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.

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US midterms: Why the hardest test for America’s allies may lie ahead

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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

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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?

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Associate Analyst for Europe
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Episode: Hybrid Warfare: Is Europe Edging Closer to Open Confrontation?
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Megan Sutcliffe
Analyst at Sibylline
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Ben Manzin
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Alia Brahimi
Non-resident senior fellow
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Marco Giannangeli
Host of the show, providing context and framing for geopolitical analysis.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Short and to the point

    Ideal length and to the point

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  • Perfect Length

    No fluff, just the need-to-know, will keep this in the rotation!

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Iran-US War: What Happens Next?
Q: What about the interior situation in Iran—public sentiment and economic pressure?
Public opinion is not uniform; while some segments support the conflict, a significant portion opposes it. The economy is severely strained by sanctions and blockade, with inflation high and the rial depreciating dramatically, which could pressure leadership but does not necessarily promise an uprising due to robust repression and internal political dynamics.
Iran-US War: What Happens Next?
Q: Where do you see this going from here?
There are three plausible paths: (1) a ceasefire negotiated again with Iran, (2) continued mistrust leading to renewed major combat operations, or (3) a broader diplomatic stabilization through interim agreements; the most likely scenarios involve some form of managed escalation versus a full resumption of large-scale fighting, depending on whether both sides uphold a deal and Iran reopens Hormuz.
Iran-US War: What Happens Next?
Q: So I guess first off, Megan, where are we at right now?
We are in a relatively challenging time with a de facto ceasefire in place since June, but recently there has been escalated tensions with US attacks on Iranian vessels and retaliatory actions by Iran against US allies, pushing toward possible re-escalation.
Russia's Drone War Reaches Europe
Q: Where might Russia test next and how should Germany and Europe respond?
We expect a broader pattern of drone incidents potentially targeting energy, industrial, and maritime sites beyond military logistics. The recommended response combines a more assertive diplomatic stance with accelerated hardening of defenses and a prompter, coherent policy framework to deter future actions without overreacting and risking unwanted escalation.
Russia's Drone War Reaches Europe
Q: What exactly are gray zone tactics, and where does this Leipzig incident sit on that spectrum?
Gray zone tactics are below conventional open warfare in intensity but above mere espionage, designed to probe defenses, test attribution, and apply pressure while maintaining plausible deniability. The Leipzig incident sits toward the higher end of this spectrum, with explosive potential and clear signals to adversaries that such capabilities exist and can be used in a tense political context.

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