
How wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind them.
General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn first met in a war zone. Drawing on their real-life experience of armed conflict, they bring you the latest from Ukraine, Gaza and the dozens of other bitter struggles being fought across our increasingly divided planet.
From interviews with key people on the frontlines of modern warfa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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We are in the second week of a war that was supposed to be over by now. Yet the world is facing soaring oil prices, rising inflation and a regime which doesn't seem ready to capitulate.
While President Trump continues to threaten Iran, he faces th... more
President Trump has given numerous reasons for America's war on Iran. But if a clear objective cannot be defined, can that war be won?
Admiral James 'Sandy' Winnefeld is a former vice-chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Until last year he head... more
Two years ago, Al Carns was a colonel in the Royal Marines and, though he can never confirm or deny it, had also commanded the Special Boat Service.
He pivoted to politics when he realised that the country's military leadership did not fully grasp ... more
Beginning with the annexation of Crimea in 2014, but accelerated by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has super-charged its military to become the third largest in Nato, behind only Turkey and the US.
It spends more on defence as a ... more
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I really enjoy a lot of what these two discuss, but do find them to be very pro Trump and struggle with that. With today’s guest being a US general that’s friends with Trump I’ll likely drop this one which is a shame. The Times is going far too right wing for me. They had Farage on PMQs yesterday too which is unforgivable. This poison should not be given a platform to spread their lies and hate.
All politicians, particularly those in Government should listen to this pod. It perfectly explains the need to spend more on defence and provides a great perspective on world events from a former head of the army and well informed journalist. We ignore the messages from this pod and the lessons of history at our peril.
Enjoyed the first episodes but seems to be treading the same water each week
I really enjoy a lot of what these two discuss, but do find them to be very pro Trump and struggle with that. I’ll likely drop this one which is a shame.
An excellent podcast. They discuss the unthinkable, elephants in the room and head in sand attitudes in the context of various contemporary military and political realities.
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The content centers around warfare, military strategy, and geopolitical issues, particularly focusing on contemporary conflicts involving Ukraine and the Middle East. The hosts, drawing on their military and journalistic backgrounds, explore the complexities of war, including the role of reservists, national defense concerns, and NATO's strategies. They also discuss the implications of political decisions on military action and highlight the importance of public comprehension of security issues. The combination of firsthand military insights and journalistic analysis provides listeners with a unique perspective on the rapidly changing landscape of global conflict.
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