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What Just Happened?

Sibylline Ltd
United States
Iran
NATO
Russia
European Union
Israel
China
Taiwan
Ukraine
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions
Tigray
Cuba
Donald Trump
Donald J. Trump
Colombia
Nicolás Maduro
Beijing
Mali
Peru
Strait Of Hormuz

What Just Happened is a short-format podcast featuring the intelligence analysts at Sibylline LTD, a strategic risk firm based in London. Hosted by Samuel McVicar, this podcast features brief conversations with the Global Intelligence Teams, providing updates on major geopolitical events as they occur.

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Ukraine's manpower shortage is well known. Russia's challenge is different: not finding more soldiers, but deciding how far Vladimir Putin is willing to go to recruit them. Marco Giannangeli is joined by Sibylline Lead Europe Analyst Alexander Lord a... more

In this episode of What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Sibylline analysts Owen Williams and Lewis Galvin to examine why Washington is reconsidering Turkey’s return to the F-35 programme ahead of NATO’s summit in Ankara.

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In this episode of What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Dr John Hemmings, Senior Adviser to the Pacific Forum and Jonah Kaplan, Principal Asia Pacific Analyst at Sibylline, to examine what recent conflicts may be teaching China's milit... more

In this episode, Samuel McVicar is joined by Lead North America Analyst Lewis Galvin and Principal Middle East & Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe to unpack the recent Iran-US peace agreement and what it could mean for regional stability.

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John Hemmings
Senior Advisor, Pacific Forum
Pacific Forum
Episode: What China Learned from the Conflict in Iran
Alexander Lord
Lead European analyst at Sibylline LTD
Sibylline LTD
Episode: Xi Jinping Visits Pyongyang
Benedict Manzin
Lead Middle East and Africa analyst
Sibylline LTD
Episode: Elections and Conflict in Ethiopia
Owen Williams
Middle Eastern Turkey analyst
Episode: Turkey at a Crossroads
Magdalena Lembovska Young
Intelligence analyst for Europe
Episode: Turkey at a Crossroads
Kara Vissali
Eurasian analyst
Sibylline LTD
Episode: Russia’s New Iron Curtain
Claire Brady
Analyst at Sibylline LTD
Sibylline LTD
Episode: What Just Happened? Inside the Beijing Summit
Aédan Mordecai
Analyst at Sibylline LTD
Sibylline LTD
Episode: What Just Happened? Inside the Beijing Summit
Alex Lord
Lead Europe analyst (Sibylline LTD)
Sibylline LTD
Episode: What Just Happened? Threats to the UK's Undersea Infrastructure

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Marco Giannangeli
Host of What Happened? (and related episodes); editor with Sibylline Media; engages in strategic geopolitical discussion.
Samuel McVicar
Host of What Just Happened?; leads discussions with Sibylline LTD analysts on current geopolitical events.

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

    Ideal length and to the point

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdbe jd e jd e d
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Perfect Length

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    27374&/ sbd
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Does not waste time; tight briefs that deliver key takeaways.
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Great for quick reads on fast-moving events.
Short and to the point; concise, no fluff.

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Elections and Conflict in Ethiopia
Q: What indicators would you watch in six months to judge whether the situation is moving toward stability or a worsening trajectory?
Key indicators include the status of TPLF recognition, whether the federal government restores normal governance in Amhara and Oromia, whether fuel and cash flows are reestablished to Tigray, and whether there is renewed international engagement, especially from the US, to back diplomacy over military action.
Elections and Conflict in Ethiopia
Q: Can I push you for a prediction on either scenario, the federal government pushing back or the Tigray militias gaining the initiative?
The militias in Tigray are more likely to push the issue now, given the pressure from restricted fuel and liquidity, which could catalyze a move unless the government de-escalates; however, a broader de-escalation remains possible if external actors unlock financial and diplomatic incentives.
The Iran-US Peace Deal
Q: What are the core elements of the deal that have been publicly discussed so far?
The core elements include extending the current ceasefire by 60 days, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, potential sanctions relief and release of frozen assets, and the creation of a reconstruction fund for Iran, with discussions centering on around $24 billion in assets and a possible $300 billion fund, all framed as a memorandum of understanding rather than a comprehensive peace agreement.
What Just Happened? Rising Drone Warfare in Haiti
Q: What are the potential consequences if gang leaders are targeted and killed?
Killing leaders could induce internal power struggles and fragmentation within the gangs, potentially leading to more intense internal violence as successor factions vie for control.
What Just Happened? Rising Drone Warfare in Haiti
Q: Who controls the drone campaign and what is the source of these drones?
The drone campaign is carried out by a specialized task force under the Prime Minister, with allegations that private military contractors may be involved; the drones are commercially available quadcopters sourced from China, not military aircraft.

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This show features brief, expert-led briefings from Sibylline LTD's global intelligence team, covering fast-moving geopolitical events and security issues as they unfold. Episodes span geopolitics, maritime security, cyber and information warfare, and regional flashpoints from the Middle East to Latin America, often framed through practical risk implications for business, policy, and energy markets. A standout pattern is the short format that favors concise analysis and real-time context from analysts with tight, evidence-based readouts, along with historical context and policy implications. The format and guests make it useful for listeners who want rapid, credible insights to inform decisions in risk, strategy, and communications. A notab... more

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