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Battle Lines

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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 infor... more

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This week, the New START treaty expires, ending the last remaining major nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. With no binding limits on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals and China rapidly expanding its own, many... more

The United States appeared poised for a major military confrontation with Iran after Donald Trump ordered a powerful naval force into the region in response to the killing of thousands of Iranian protesters. 

The expected strikes never came. Instead... more

Xi Jinping is purging again. Generals once seen as untouchable are gone, rivals erased, loyalty enforced through fear. Is this the move of a leader under real threat or the paranoia of a man who has ruled too long and trusts no one? To find out more,... more

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Gaza has entered the next phase of the peace process but is the ceasefire actually bringing peace?

This week, Venetia Rainey and Arthur Scott-Geddes speak to Tess Ingram, UNICEF spokesperson who has just returned from four months on the ground. She ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
Senior research fellow for Middle East Security at the Royal United Services Institute and an expert on Kurdish identity.
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
James Rothwell
Intrepid correspondent based in Nuuk, Greenland
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Philip Breedlove
Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, retired four-star US Air Force General
Episode: 'Trump is damaging Nato': ex-commander speaks out on Greenland threats
Connor Stringer
US correspondent for The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: 'Trump is damaging Nato': ex-commander speaks out on Greenland threats
Rachel Ellehuus
Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: Trump wants to conquer Greenland. This is how Europe can stop him
Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
Chief of internal medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, Iranian-American doctor
Clifton Springs Hospital
Episode: Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Dr. Sanam Vakil
Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Iran ‘shooting to kill’: doctors fight back as Trump weighs intervention
Ben Hodges
Lieutenant General, US Army, retired from the army eight years ago, former commander of US ground forces in Europe.
Various think tanks
Episode: A US general on Trump, Greenland and Nato in crisis

Hosts

Venetia Rainey
Host of Battle Lines, providing expert analysis on defense and foreign affairs from a journalistic perspective.
Roland Oliphant
Host of Battle Lines, offering insights on contemporary security issues from a frontline correspondent's standpoint.
Arthur Scott-Geddes
Co-host of Battle Lines Global Health Security, specializing in the intersection of military action and health concerns during conflicts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 858 ratings
  • Two reporters, two styles

    Interesting topics and analyses with Roland Oliphant asking great questions with solid unbiased reporting. (5 stars). Venetia Rainey presents biased antisemitic somewhat untruthful and over emotional reporting an almost leading questions creates a podcast hard to listen to.

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    ~(Guy69)~
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Very informative and interesting Podcast - well worth your time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camilla Sym
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Must listen

    Great analysis, thoughtful interviewers and guests. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can’tthj nkofanickname
    Australia3 months ago
  • A must listen

    ‘Battle Lines’ and their sister Podcast ‘Ukraine the Latest’ are my two favourites. Excellently researched and presented, they are a ‘must listen’ down here at the bottom of the World.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S A McMillan
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Great insights

    Very informative, interesting, with excellent insights every episode. Really good variety of topics too

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    United Kingdom3 months ago

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There is a notable appreciation for the balance of military analysis and humanitarian concerns, especially in episodes focusing on health security.

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Q: What would the opening of the Raffa Crossing have on aid delivery?
The Raffa Crossing reopening would allow aid to flow more freely and be a critical corridor for medical evacuations.
Trump's Board of Peace signals a new world order. Gaza is its first test
Q: Can you tell us about some of those improvements?
Tess Ingram discussed some improvements made by UNICEF, including the distribution of thermal blankets and the restart of primary healthcare clinics.
America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
Q: Do you think the Americans betrayed their allies?
In a sense, yes; there's a narrative of betrayal among the SDF because the US shifted its support focus after a significant change in the Syrian government.
America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
Q: What does the collapse of Kurdish-ruled northeastern Syria mean for the wider region?
The collapse raises concerns about the integrity of the state in the region, the potential resurgence of ISIS, and requires careful diplomatic navigation.
America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
Q: What has happened over the past couple of weeks and why is it so significant?
The past few weeks have seen a rollback of SDF-controlled areas in northeastern Syria, marking a fundamental reversal of their earlier fortunes and raising questions about their future.

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What is Battle Lines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on defense, security, and foreign affairs, tackling critical issues such as military strategies, geopolitical tensions, and humanitarian crises across various global hotspots. Episodes feature veteran correspondents providing on-the-ground reporting alongside expert analyses, creating a comprehensive resource for listeners interested in current and emerging conflicts. Notably, the inclusion of health security discussions highlights the intersection of military action and public health, providing a unique angle that distinguishes this podcast in the landscape of global affairs coverage. With a commitment to exploring events ranging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to health implications in war zones, the podcast serves as... more

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1. Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
2. James Rothwell
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4. Philip Breedlove
5. Connor Stringer
6. Rachel Ellehuus
7. Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
8. Dr. Sanam Vakil

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