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NATO at 75 - what is NATO in 2024?

NATO at 75 - what is NATO in 2024?

In this episode, Josefine and Angus discuss the NATO alliance in relation to its 75th anniversary and the recent summit in Washington. Josefine shares her reflections from a NATO-packed summer, and our hosts talk about how NATO makes decisions, the war in Ukraine and how it relates to the Indo-Pacific region, and much more. Tune in!

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Hosts: James Angus Cooper and Josefine Paulsen

Editor/Producer: Angus Cooper

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Two Years On

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Two Years On

In this episode of the Security Distillery Podcast, hosts James, Josefine, and Costanza analyze the events of the past two years of conflict. They compare expert predictions with the realities witnessed on the battlefield, and analyze how the war has altered Russian foreign policy to its south and east. Additionally, our hosts comment on the current status and potential future of European and American support to Ukraine, the perseverance of Ukrainians and life in Russia today. Tune in!

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Editor/Producer: Josefine Paulsen.

Hosts: James Shephard, .Josefine Paulsen, Costanza Balmer

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 12

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 12

In the latest episode of the Intelligence Espresso, Angus will discuss the ongoing civil war in Myanmar in light of the military regime's recent announcement that they will enforce a conscription of civilians into the armed forces, following significant gains made by rebel militia groups. Next, Josefine shall discuss the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny, and what this may mean for the opposition to Vladmir Putin's regime in Russia. Then, Dolo shall consider the controversial reforms introduced by the president of El Salvador: Nayib Bukele and his rise in popularity amid accusations of human rights violations.

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 3

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 3

This week’s “Intelligence Espresso’ is presented and produced by our Dublin Team in DCU. On it, our team looks at: The arrival of Xi Jinping in Moscow, a meeting between Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and President Zelensky, the protests in France and tech companies' accountability of their platforms and algorithms in spreading terrorist content.

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 2

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 2

This week our team looks at an escalating banking crisis following the implosion of the U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank, the massive arms deal among AUKUS allies, chaos in France over President Macron’s new retirement age legislation and boldness from the ICC as they issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 1

Intelligence Espresso - Episode 1

This week in the maiden ‘Intelligence Espresso’ briefing our team look into the ongoing situation in Georgia, the carnage facing Russian forces in Ukraine and the finger-pointing around the ‘revelations’ of the Nord Stream 2 attacks as well as a shocking reversal of diplomatic relations in the Middle East and growing unrest in Tunisia.