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Battle Lines

Battle Lines is The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from around the world, everywhere from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe.Three times a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world’s most volatile regions and informed analysis from world-class experts.Every Wednesday on Battle Lines x Global Health Security they’re

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40:39

Chaos in an unprecedented US presidential race & the...

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2024/07/05

On today's episode of Battle Lines, we speak to US editor Tony Diver on the state of the presidential race after a disastrous debate for Joe Biden and the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Then, we catch up with correspondent Nicola Smith about the healthcare crisis in the West Bank, and her reflections after a month covering the Israel Hamas war. Finally, we talk to Defense Editor Danielle Sheridan about her recent trip to Kiev and hear about pole dancing in a nation at

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37:42

Wikileaks' impact, China's crackdown in Tibet, Gaza...

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2024/06/28

In this episode of Battle Lines we're going to explore the impact of WikiLeaks from a conflict and security perspective and ask the Telegraph's Gordon Rayner and journalist Colin Freeman what founder Julian Assange's intentions really were.We also hear from journalist Dorjee Wangmo about Chinese oppression in Tibet and get an update on the dire situation in Gaza from Nicola Smith.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host)Colin FreemanGordon Rayner (Associate Editor)Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent) Hosted

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28:59

Could Iran be due for yet another revolution?

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2024/06/26

On today's bonus episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Professor Ali Ansari, author and founding director of the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews. With the recent death of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian politics is setfor yet another shift. With an increasingly youthful secular population suffering through a dire economic situation, some say the stranglehold of the Iranian clerics known as the ulama is waning. Could Iran be due for yet

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45:06

Fareed Zakaria: Are we entering a new age of revolution?

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2024/06/21

On today's episode, we speak to journalist and author Fareed Zakaria about why he believes America and the West are entering a new age of revolution. We then check in with Nicola Smith, our correspondent in Israel, about how domestic political turmoil and the ongoing war in Gaza is threatening Benjamin Netanyahu's government.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host) @rolandoliphant on xFareed Zakaria (CNN political correspondent, author ) @fareedzakaria on XNicole Smith (Asia correspondent) @niccijsmith on

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43:48

Israel hostage rescue, far-right gains in EU...

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2024/06/14

On today’s episode we check in with Telegraph correspondent Nicola Smith about the controversy surrounding Israel’s hostage rescue, the latest ceasefire talks and could a full scale conflict break out with Lebanon. Then we spoke with Europe editor James Crisp about the surprising gains by the far right in the EU elections. Finally Senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan explains why three judges have quit the courts in Hong Kong this week.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host) @rolandoliphant on xNicola

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36:47

What D-Day means for the future of international...

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2024/06/07

On today's episode of Battle Lines, we mark and reflect on this anniversary, and ask what it means for Western countries in 2024 as another full scale war ravages Europe.2024 as another full scale war ravages Europe.We hear from The Telegraph's US editor, Tony Diver, who's been following Joe Biden's visit to Normandy. We also speak to our defence editor, Danielle Sheridan, who's been talking to veterans on the ground in France.In the studio in London, we catch up with Roland Oliphant, who's been

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31:56

Labour's defence spending, devastating attacks in...

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2024/05/31

On today's episode, we chat with Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who tells us how Labour and the Conservatives differ in their views on defence spending. Then we speak to Paul Nuki, editor of Global Health and Security, who gives us the latest on the dire situation in Rafah as Israeli airstrikes kill dozens.Finally, we speak to Ben Farmer, our South Africa correspondent, about the elections there this week.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host) @venetiarainey on XDanielle Sheridan (Defence Editor)

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34:58

Anti-colonial riots in New Caledonia, humanitarian...

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2024/05/24

On today's episode of Battle Lines we speak to The Telegraph's Paris correspondent Henry Samuel about the unlikely link between Azerbaijan and pro independence riots in France's Pacific island of New Caledonia. Then,Africa correspondent Ben Farmer describes the dire humanitarian situation in the besieged Sudanese city of El Fashir. Finally, we speak to Energy Editor Jonathan Leake about how the discovery of oil near Antarctica could spark a rush for resources at the South Pole.ContributorsRoland

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39:45

Assassination attempt on Slovakia's PM, Georgia...

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2024/05/17

In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Europe editor James Crisp about the attempted assassination of Slovakian PM Robert Fico.Then we speak to Gia Japaridze, a former Georgian diplomat who was beaten up in what he believes was punishment for his opposition to a controversial foreign agent's law. And finally, we speak to Robin Forestier Walker, a British filmmaker who lives in Tbilisi, about how protesters have reacted to the law.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Senior foreign correspondent)

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25:01

A war reporter reacts to the film 'Civil War'

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2024/05/15

On today's episode, we speak to senior foreign correspondent Roland Oliphant, who recently saw the film Civil War, directed by Andrew Garland.Roland, as a war reporter, had some thoughts on the film and he shares them with us.ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host)@djknowles22 on X.Roland Oliphant (Host, Senior Foreign Correspondent) @rolandoliphant on X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:40

Biden blocks weapons to Israel, the dire state of...

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2024/05/10

On today's episode, we speak to our Middle East correspondent Natalia Vasilyeva in Jerusalem on Israel's impending assault on Rafa and Biden's threats to halt weapons supplies to Israel. Then, we hear from Jumana Shahin, a Gaza resident who's fled to Egypt to protect herself and her young daughter.Then, we speak to our economics reporter Melissa Lawford on the dire state of Iran's economy. And finally, I talk to senior foreign correspondent Roland Oliphant, who recently saw the film Civil War,

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37:54

Special report: What it’s like to be attacked by...

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2024/05/03

In this episode of Battle Lines, we join The Telegraph's Asia correspondent, Nicola Smith, for a special dispatch on board a Filipino ship patrolling the simmering conflict in the South China Sea.Then we speak to economics reporter Melissa Lawford about China's gold buying binge and why it means tensions in East Asia could be on the cusp of heating up even further.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on XNicola Smith (Asia correspondent) @niccijsmith on XMelissa

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24:44

"The Russians are definitely beatable, but it needs a...

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2024/05/01

On this bonus episode of Battle Lines we speak to Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon about the state of the army in 2024. What should an army look like in the 21st century? What equipment is needed? How much should countries be spending? ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host)@djknowles22 on X.Hamish Stephen de Bretton-GordonOBE @HamishDBG on XFor 3 months access to The Telegraph for just £1:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|Email:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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33:58

Will Israel invade Rafah and what's behind the...

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2024/04/26

In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to The Telegraph's Middle East correspondent, Natalia Vasilyeva, about why the invasion of Rafah is back on the agenda, and what we know about Israel's attack on Iran one week on. Then we catch up with Russia and Caucasus correspondent James Kilner to hear about the mass protests in Georgia and how a shadowy billionaire figure with links to the Kremlin is driving the unrest.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on XNataliya

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53:10

How will Israel retaliate against Iran

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2024/04/19

In this episode of Battle Lines,we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about how Israel will retaliate against Iran for their recent missile strikes. Then we speak to Holly Dagres, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Middle East Program and writer of the substack The Iranist, about how Iran and Israel's relationship has developed from a shadow war to the brink of a full-scale conflict.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host, Senior Foreign Correspondent)

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21:09

Could Iran's strike on Israel lead to full-scale war...

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2024/04/15

In this episode of Battle Lines,we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about Iran's weekend strike on Israel. We ask; did Iran achieve its objectives? How will Israel respond? And does this mean full-scale war in the Middle East is inevitable? ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on XNataliya Vasilyeva(Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See

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40:00

Will Iran strike Israel, rebels winning war in...

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2024/04/12

In this episode of Battle Lines,we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about Iran's potential plans to strike on Israel, then our Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith explains why the rebels are winning the war in Myanmar. Finally, Europe Editor James Crisp reflects on his interview with NATO's Deputy Secretary General.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on XNataliya Vasilyeva(Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.Nicola

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36:30

Blood, chaos and suffering: Six month anniversary of...

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2024/04/05

In this episode of Battle Lines, we reflect on the upcoming 6 month anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel that sparked an invasion of Gaza.We speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan as they reflect on the past 6 months and what the future holds for Israel, Hamas, and a Palestinian state.ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on XNataliya Vasilyeva(Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X. Sophia Yan

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45:48

China's hacking campaign exposed, the Baltic states...

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2024/03/29

In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Chief Political Correspondent Camilla Turner and US Editor Tony Diver on an alleged Chinese hacking plot against the UK and the US. Then we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan on her visit to Latvia to understand how the Baltic nations are mobilising to counter any future attack by the Russian Federation.Finally, we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant on the rising tensions after decades of conflict, between

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21:41

How would the EU react to a nuclear strike by Russia?

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2024/03/27

On today's bonus episode of Battle Lines James Rothwell speaks toProfessor James Davis, a former advisor to Angela Merkel's government and the head of a new research group, the European Nucleus Study Group. which has been launched to advise experts and European leaders on the currentnuclearcrisis between Russia and NATO. They discuss what the west reaction would be to anuclearattack by Russia and what precedent that would set for countries like India, Pakistan and North Korea.Contributors:David

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