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The Red Line

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Three experts, one Story. Each fortnight we host a panel of international experts diving into the biggest geopolitical stories shaping the news both here and overseas. Hosted by Michael Hilliard

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Long treated as the immovable foundation of European security, America’s role in NATO is now being questioned more openly than at any point in decades, as Washington signals doubts about its commitment to the continent and debates whether US forces s... more

Once synonymous with Europe’s past wars and fading heavy industry, the tank factory has re-emerged as one of the continent’s most guarded and politically charged symbols amid rearmament, strategic anxiety, and a renewed push for deterrence on NATO’s ... more

Previously dismissed as a niche academic concept and a talking point for Central Asia specialists, the Middle Corridor has re-emerged as one of the most discussed trade routes in Eurasia amid war, sanctions, and growing instability across the world’s... more

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Once hailed as a beacon of democratic reform in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has devolved into a fractured state defined by a brutal, multi-front civil war following the 2021 military coup. The Junta clings to power in the central cities through terror an... more

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Recent Guests

Ruben Stewart
Senior Fellow for Land Warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Episode: 138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
Ben Barry
Associate Fellow for Defence and Military Analysis at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Episode: 138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
Neil Melvin
Head of the Arctic and High North Program at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Episode: 138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
Philip M. Breedlove
Distinguished Professor of Practice at Georgia Tech; former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Georgia Tech; former NATO SACEUR
Episode: 138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
David Schroeder
Host of The Cold War channel
The Cold War channel
Episode: 137 - Exclusive: We Toured One Of Europe’s Most Secretive Tank Factories
Frederick Starr
Chairman of the Central Asia Caucasus Institute; Eurasia Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council; former professor and policy adviser
Central Asia Caucasus Institute / American Foreign Policy Council
Episode: 136 - The Middle Corridor: Reality Vs. Rhetoric
Bruce Pannier
Central Asia journalist and analyst; Central Asia Fellow at Foreign Policy Research Institute
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Episode: 136 - The Middle Corridor: Reality Vs. Rhetoric
Peter Leonard
Communications Director at CAPS Unlock; host of CAPS Unlock Podcast; former reporter
CAPS Unlock; Havli Substack
Episode: 136 - The Middle Corridor: Reality Vs. Rhetoric
Eric Rudenshiold
Senior Fellow for Caspian Affairs at Caspian Policy Center; former National Security Director for Central Asia
Caspian Policy Center
Episode: 136 - The Middle Corridor: Reality Vs. Rhetoric

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Michael Hilliard
Host with a track record of coordinating expert discussions on major geopolitical topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Superb Podcast

    I love this podcast. I often listen to episodes multiple times such is the depth of research and information.

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    pra333
    Australiaa month ago
  • Seems Amateur

    They haven’t even covered the Iran war

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  • 1 April

    I look forward to every 1 April report. Thank you for the ingenuity, serious tone, and the smiles. Lynn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cleoplus
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Can’t Understand Host

    I am trying so hard to listen to this because I’m so engaged in the topic, but the host speed-clusters his words. Sometimes he will mash five or six words into 1 or 2 syllables. I can make out some words that he’s saying, and then the rest sounds like gibberish. He needs to work on his cadence. It’s impossible to understand.

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    Frankwest23
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Amazingly researched and vey knowledgeable guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slab8894
    United States5 months ago

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valued for long-form, nuanced discussions over quick takes
Deep, rigorous geopolitics with expert guests
Insightful analysis that avoids buzzy headlines
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#216
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138 - Could Europe Defend Itself Without the US?
Q: How essential is the US role within European defense today?
The US underpins critical capabilities—air power, intelligence, logistics, and nuclear sharing—that enable rapid reinforcement and credible deterrence; without it, Europe would face a significant capability and credibility gap, potentially delaying or diluting a robust response to aggression.
130 - EXCLUSIVE: We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Q: Would you classify this as a short-range or long-range delivery system?
It exploits a treaty gap, meaning it's not covered by any existing agreements.
130 - EXCLUSIVE: We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Q: Can you think of a single army actually fielding any of these kinds of weapons at the moment?
No, most NATO countries need to resolve this from scratch, as there are very few capabilities in existence.
130 - EXCLUSIVE: We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Q: How difficult will it be to prevent these materials from reaching the Russians?
Sanctions are inefficient, and Russia will work on building up its own capacity for materials.
130 - EXCLUSIVE: We Acquired Blueprints for Russia’s Next-Gen Artillery System
Q: Outside of Washington or Kiev parachuting and commandos, what systems do the West currently operate that can detect this weapon system?
You need to have eyes on this system; the current tools are not capable of seeing it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Line

What is The Red Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A go-to geopolitics show that assembles high-caliber experts to unpack complex conflicts, regional power dynamics, and security issues with rigor and clarity. Episodes blend technical context with big-picture implications, often probing how military, economic, and diplomatic factors interact across regions from Europe to Central Asia and the Caucasus. A standout is the panel format, which routinely brings together researchers, journalists, and policy thinkers to offer diverse, well-sourced perspectives on timely, sometimes under-the-radar topics. The show typically favors deep-dive analysis over headlines, and its value lies in thorough, evidence-based discussion that can inform strategy for policymakers, researchers, and communicators alik... more

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