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One Decision

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Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.

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14:57

Bonus: The Trump Effect on Global Elections

One Decision ·

2025/05/06

In this bonus episode, Christina Ruffini sits down with co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, to discuss how President Donald Trump's second term in office has created a global response seen in elections worldwide. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent election victory will extend his tenure as his platform works against growing right-wing populism. Meanwhile, victories in recent Romanian and UK council elections have proven an interest in nationalist, right-wing

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25:41

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine on Ceasefire, Putin’s...

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2025/05/01

In this week's episode, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6 sits down with former US Ambassador William B. Taylor Jr, who served twice as a diplomatic official in Ukraine. They detail the logistics of making a Ukraine ceasefire happen and what it means for Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. They also explore how Putin's legacy could be affected by a ceasefire and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Vietnam amid tariffs and growing economic tensions

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19:42

Bonus: Ex-MI6 Chief on Ukraine Ceasefire, UK Local Polls

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2025/04/29

In this bonus episode, One Decision's Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, discuss the latest news of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Plus, Sir Richard shares his predictions for the UK's local elections including how the leading Reform party could influence British foreign policy. Be sure to check out the feed this Thursday for the regularly scheduled episode.Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

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27:58

Ex-Spy Chief and U.S. Lawmaker Discuss Trump's...

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2025/04/24

This week, Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the proposed Iran nuclear deal discussed in Rome, following Trump’s exit from the JCPOA. They also reflect on Pope Francis’s recent death and the Catholic Church’s ties to intelligence agencies. Later, Rep. Tim Burchett joins to weigh in on the strategic importance of U.S.-Greenland trade, his views on Putin, and U.S. aid to Ukraine.Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo

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35:04

Ex-UK Defence Secretary’s Blunt Take on Trump

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2025/04/17

How should the UK engage with China? In this week’s episode, journalist Kate McCann and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, sit down with Sir Grant Shapps, former Defence Secretary for the United Kingdom. During his tenure, Shapps was an advocate for building European defense in the wake of the war in Ukraine. He gives insight into what it was like to work with China and explains why the United Kingdom should engage financially and commercially with the nation. He also shares

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35:45

Ex-NATO Commander & MI6 Chief on Trump Tariffs,...

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2025/04/10

How Should Donald Trump Approach Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine Plans? And could the American president’s tariffs impact military strategy? In this week’s episode, Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, are joined by retired four-star United States General Philip Breedlove who served as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe from 2013-2016, during the time of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Breedlove’s career has been influential in shaping

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31:50

Legendary Director Steven Soderbergh on Spy Movies

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2025/04/03

"Watching people lie is very compelling," says Academy-Award winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh when discussing his new spy thriller, Black Bag. Soderbergh joins One Decision hosts Kate McCann and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain’s MI6, to talk about the film. They also discuss the reality of being a spy, why integrity and trust are key elements of espionage, and the possibility of Soderbergh directing a James Bond film. Plus, they also explore the role of

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31:33

Ex-Spy Chief’s Take on US Signal Group Chat

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2025/03/27

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, break down how a group of cabinet members from the Trump administration inadvertently revealed classified national security information to a magazine editor. The information, detailing a military attack on Houthis in Yemen, was shared in a group chat on the messaging app, Signal. Later, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Jon Finer, joins the podcast to discuss his

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33:17

Ex-MI6 Head on Trump-Putin Call

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2025/03/20

What is it like to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow? Will President Trump's phone call with President Vladimir Putin help end the war? And why is AI now the hottest tool in cybersecurity?In this week’s episode, Christina Ruffini catches up with co-host and former head of Britain’s MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, to unpack the global implications of President Donald Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Sir Richard shares exclusive insight into his meetings in

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43:15

Inside Gaza Negotiations: What's Next?

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2025/03/13

In this week’s episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini and co-host former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta sit down with former United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Barbara Leaf, who was also previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Arabian Peninsula in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq. They discuss Leaf’s role in the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza,

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26:44

Ex-CIA Director on Ukraine's Options

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2025/03/06

In this week's episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini sits down with co-host Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director. They discuss President Donald Trump’s recent address to a joint session of the United States Congress, and his tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. They also discuss the U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine and the dangers of pausing U.S. cyber operations against Russia. Plus, Christina Ruffini shares a bit of

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33:17

Un Épisode Spécial: Thierry Breton sur une Europe...

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2025/03/05

Trois ans après le début de la guerre en Ukraine, l’équilibre mondial continue de se redessiner. L’Europe se trouve à la croisée des chemins : comment affirmer son indépendance stratégique face à une Amérique en mutation et aux menaces d’intimidations commerciales ? L’idée d’une défense européenne autonome peut-elle enfin se concrétiser ? Cette semaine, nous recevons Thierry Breton, ancien Commissaire européen au marché intérieur et ancien ministre de l’Économie. Il nous livre son analyse sur les

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26:35

Top US Foreign Relations Senator on Trump's New...

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2025/02/27

In this episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini sits down with United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat and ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Shaheen recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, and shared her experience speaking with Ukrainian citizens in the small town of Bucha. She also reacted to the prospective mineral rights deal that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to with the United States, whether she thinks America is perceived as a

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31:20

Ex-MI6 Chief & Top German Parliamentarian on its Path...

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2025/02/21

Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain’s MI6, sits down with Roderich Kiesewetter, a current member of the German Bundestag, to discuss what to expect during this weekend’s pivotal German polls. Immigration, foreign policy, and the economy are among the biggest concerns for voters. A rise in support recently for the far-right AfD party has alarmed some observers. Meanwhile, the center-right Christian Democratic Party is hopeful they will hold on to power. Sir Richard and Kiesewetter also

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39:00

European Presidents on the New World Order, What's...

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2025/02/20

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini wraps up her coverage of the 2025 Munich Security Conference with three separate interviews with European leaders. Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, sits down to unpack US President Donald Trump’s latest rhetoric on the war in Ukraine and why Europe should step up in defense of Ukraine. Then, Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, explains why Russian election interference has triggered a political crisis in the nation

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37:49

Canadian Foreign & Defence Ministers on Trump’s Threats

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2025/02/18

In this special episode, One Decision’s host Christina Ruffini takes us behind the scenes at the 2025 Munich Security Conference where she sits down with Canadian leaders to discuss the how the United States’ recent tariff threats are shaping the relationship between the two countries, and the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. She speaks with Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly, to unpack US Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at the conference and Canada’s important relationship with the

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41:24

Women Leaders in the Era of Trump

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2025/02/14

Live from Munich—One Decision teamed up with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle for a live podcast official side event at the 2025 Munich Security Conference. Hosts Christina Ruffini and DW chief political correspondent Nina Haase lead a panel of global women leaders, including Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, former Icelandic Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren. This episode is an edited version of the live panel

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21:09

What to Expect as World Leaders Meet in Munich

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2025/02/13

This week on One Decision, host Christina Ruffini previews the 2025 Munich Security Conference with Deutsche Welle’s chief political correspondent Nina Haase, who is also the host of DW’s Berlin Briefing podcast. Together they share insights into what to expect from the conference, including the highly anticipated appearance of United States Vice President JD Vance and his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and how European countries are facing a second Trump administration. Stay

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36:54

Ex-MI6 & Aussie Spy Chiefs on Trump’s Gaza Gambit,...

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2025/02/06

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to the White House and President Donald Trump’s latest plans for Gaza and the Middle East. Later in the episode, the hosts are joined by Nick Warner, former Director-General of Australia’s Office of National Intelligence (ONI) to discuss the emerging presence of the Australian intelligence

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35:29

Colombia’s Ex-Defense Minister on How to Handle...

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2025/01/30

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, are joined by Juan Carlos Pinzón, a former Defense Minister of Colombia and two-time Ambassador to the United States to unpack the recent developments in Colombia as President Trump’s tariff threats compelled the nation's president Gustavo Petro to give into deportation efforts. They also discuss the growing role of China in Latin America, the drug crisis affecting the

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