The Briefing Room

2026

1. 48Duration 16:34

   Episode 48 · 30 October 2026

   Attack in Jordan Leads to Airstrikes in Syria

   A drone strike killed three US soldiers at a base in Jordan. Washington has responded with airstrikes in Syria — and the escalation may not stop there.

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2. 47Duration 18:02

   Episode 47 · 23 October 2026

   Bukele Preparing Mass Prisoner Release

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3. 46Duration 17:55

   Episode 46 · 18 October 2026

   Washington Courts Myanmar Regime

   Washington has opened direct talks with Myanmar's junta after five years of isolation, while Houthi forces tighten a siege on Taiz and an ambush in Congo exposes Erik Prince's expanding mercenary footprint.

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4. 45Duration 17:35

   Episode 45 · 9 October 2026

   Inside China's New Overseas Base

   Beijing's second overseas base is taking shape in Laos, ISWAP's purges have cost it a thousand fighters, and Islamic State is testing Iraq's defences days after the US withdrawal.

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5. 44Duration 18:18

   Episode 44 · 2 October 2026

   M23's Internal Schism, Serbia's Vucic Resigns, Pakistan-Afghanistan Raids Kill Dozens

   Rwanda's proxy war in Congo is fracturing from within, Vucic is engineering a third term as premier, and the Taliban is now accusing Pakistan of the militancy it has long been charged with.

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6. 43Duration 18:54

   Episode 43 · 25 September 2026

   Iran's Plan for the Houthis, Trouble in South Ossetia, The LRA Returns

   Iran's state-linked press is urging the Houthis to conquer all of Yemen, a Russian official just won South Ossetia's presidency, and the Lord's Resistance Army is spreading again in the Central African Republic.

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7. 42Duration 16:45

   Episode 42 · 18 September 2026

   Russia Roundup

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8. 41Duration 19:51

   Episode 41 · 14 September 2026

   Chinese Trade Vessels Are Allegedly Spy Ships

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9. 40Duration 17:45

   Episode 40 · 26 July 2026

   Nicaragua Cancels Elections

   Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have dropped even the pretense of a vote, cementing a family dictatorship with their opponents jailed, exiled, or silenced — and the region looking away.

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10. 39Duration 17:05

    Episode 39 · 18 July 2026

    JNIM Battles Islamic State, Thai Insurgency Picks Up Strength, Sheikh Hasina Contemplates Return Home

    Jihadist rivals turn their guns on each other in the Sahel, separatist violence surges in Thailand's deep south, and Bangladesh's ousted leader weighs the risks of a homecoming.

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11. 38Duration 16:32

    Episode 38 · 26 June 2026

    Briefing Room 26.06.26

    A weekly rundown of the stories shaping global security: armed conflict, political crisis, and the under-covered developments that will matter in the months ahead.

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12. 37Duration 17:39

    Episode 37 · 22 June 2026

    What is Israel Up to in Somaliland?

    Reports of Israeli overtures to Hargeisa — recognition talks, a possible base near Berbera, even Gazan resettlement — point to a widening contest for the Red Sea's southern shore.

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13. 36Duration 16:43

    Episode 36 · 13 June 2026

    Briefing Room 13.06.26

    The Franco-German FCAS fighter program is dead, JNIM turns its guns on Mali's Dozo militias, and Myanmar's Arakan Army drafts conscripts in a race against the junta.

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14. 35Duration 18:21

    Episode 35 · 8 June 2026

    Hezbollah's Drones are Bleeding the IDF

    Hezbollah's use of drones has become a major concern for the IDF, with the terror group launching successful strikes against Israeli air defense infrastructure and killing 7 of the 11 Israeli soldiers killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect. The drones have sown fear a

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15. 34Duration 17:31

    Episode 34 · 1 June 2026

    Somalia's Slide into Chaos

    Somalia's political crisis deepens as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extends his mandate, threatening the country's fragile stability. The opposition is divided, and the international community is largely silent, leaving the nation on the brink of chaos.

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16. 33Duration 17:59

    Episode 33 · 23 May 2026

    Protests Rock Bolivia

    Protests in Bolivia have escalated, with thousands of miners, teachers, and farmers taking to the streets to demand President Rodrigo Paz's resignation. The protests are a response to economic hardship and political persecution, with many calling for Paz's ouster. The situation is complex, with the

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17. 32Duration 17:41

    Episode 32 · 16 May 2026

    CIA Covert Ops in Mexico, Aung San Suu Kyi's Fate Unknown, Crackdowns in Costa Rica

    Briefing Room coverage of CIA covert operations in Mexico, Aung San Suu Kyi, and crackdowns in Costa Rica.

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18. 31Duration 17:19

    Episode 31 · 9 May 2026

    Growing Chaos in Mali, Iranian Attacks in Britain, Alleged Meddling in Sudan

    Mali is reeling after a joint attack by Al-Qaeda linked to jihadist insurgency Janim and the nation's northern Tawareg separatist movement, the FLA. Meanwhile, Iran has attempted to orchestrate a sabotage campaign on British soil. We'll also discuss alleged meddling in Sudan.

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19. 30Duration 18:35

    Episode 30 · 2 May 2026

    Water Wars are Starting to Spread

    Deadly clashes over wells in Chad, strained by a million Sudanese refugees, preview a global surge in water conflicts. Plus: Cambodia revives conscription and Colombia's rebels escalate.

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20. 29Duration 17:52

    Episode 29 · 25 April 2026

    Trouble Brews in Tigray, and Madagascar's Growing Military Crackdown

    The Tigray People's Liberation Front has taken back control of the regional government in Ethiopia, and the situation is escalating. The Ethiopian government has been accused of funding and supporting anti-TPLF armed groups, and the region has been cut off from elements of the banking sector and sta

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21. 28Duration 16:24

    Episode 28 · 18 April 2026

    Armenia Tries to Escape Russia's Grasp, South Sudan in Chaos

    Yerevan courts Brussels and freezes its CSTO ties as Moscow's leverage wanes, while a collapsing peace deal drags South Sudan back toward civil war.

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22. 27Duration 11:25

    Episode 27 · 11 April 2026

    Mexico After the Cartel Violence, and the Taiwanese Opposition's Dangerous Game

    Cartel bloodshed has reshaped Mexico's security landscape and tested its government, while Taiwan's opposition courts Beijing in ways that could weaken the island's defenses.

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23. 26Duration 18:16

    Episode 26 · 4 April 2026

    Briefing Room 04.04.2026

    This week's briefing rounds up the developments that matter: shifting frontlines, political crises, and the quieter moves reshaping the global security picture.

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24. 25Duration 18:43

    Episode 25 · 28 March 2026

    Briefing Room 28.03.26

    The US is negotiating for three new bases in Greenland—access it already had before threatening invasion. Plus: Myanmar's rebel alliance turns on itself, and a Russian tip-off sparks arrests in India.

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25. 24Duration 18:51

    Episode 24 · 22 March 2026

    Serbia, Nigeria, Kazakh/Kyrgyzstan

    Vučić warns of an attack by three neighbors to shore up his embattled rule, Boko Haram exploits an ISWAP assault to bomb Maiduguri, and two Central Asian presidents tighten their grip on power.

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26. 23Duration 18:16

    Episode 23 · 15 March 2026

    Chinese Missiles Appear in Serbia; Destabilization in the Sahel; Moldova Turns Up the Pressure

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27. 22Duration 18:35

    Episode 22 · 7 March 2026

    Niger Declares War on France

    Niamey's threat against Paris is theater, not strategy: the junta is redirecting public anger over deepening poverty and jihadist attacks — while Moscow quietly reaps the rewards.

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28. 21Duration 17:29

    Episode 21 · 28 February 2026

    Briefing Room 28.02.26

    Congolese drone strikes kill M23's spokesman as Kinshasa closes in on the coltan town of Rubaya; plus Madagascar's tilt toward Moscow and China's dual-use export bans on Japan.

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29. 20Duration 18:19

    Episode 20 · 21 February 2026

    Briefing Room 21.02.26

    Defections to Islamic State are testing JNIM's grip on its ranks even as it mounts unprecedented attacks in Burkina Faso. Plus: Turkey blesses SDF integration, and Petro claims he escaped assassination.

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30. 19Duration 18:04

    Episode 19 · 14 February 2026

    Briefing Room 14.02.26

    A GRU deputy chief shot 12 kilometres from the Kremlin is the latest in a string of attacks exposing how freely Ukrainian operatives move inside Russia — and how badly its security services are failing.

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31. 18Duration 18:29

    Episode 18 · 7 February 2026

    Briefing Room 07.02.26

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32. 17Duration 18:08

    Episode 17 · 31 January 2026

    Briefing Room 31.01.26

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33. 16Duration 17:13

    Episode 16 · 24 January 2026

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34. 15Duration 17:57

    Episode 15 · 17 January 2026

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35. 14Duration 17:52

    Episode 14 · 10 January 2026

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2025

1. 13Duration 17:33

   Episode 13 · 20 December 2025

   Briefing Room 20.12.2025

   From Congo’s collapsing peace to China’s Latin American gambit and Russia’s Black Sea warning shots—this Briefing Room breaks down the week’s most dangerous geopolitical shifts shaping 2025 right now worldwide.

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2. 12Duration 17:57

   Episode 12 · 13 December 2025

   Briefing Room 13.12.2025

   WE dive into Africa’s underreported flashpoints: Jubaland’s break with Somalia, Benin’s failed coup, and Haftar’s shadowy Libya buildup. Get the context, stakes, and what could ignite next—subscribe every week.

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3. 11Duration 17:45

   Episode 11 · 6 December 2025

   Briefing Room 06.12.25

   North Korea accelerates fortifications and nuclear expansion, China unveils ultra-cheap hypersonic missiles, and Syria faces a potential assassination crisis. This week’s Briefing Room unpacks the geopolitical shocks shaping our world.

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4. 10Duration 20:31

   Episode 10 · 29 November 2025

   Briefing Room 29.11.25

   This week on Briefing Room: chaos in Guinea-Bissau, shifting battle lines in Myanmar’s civil war, and Ecuador’s referendum shocker. Global instability, power struggles, and the stories the world overlooks.

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5. 9Duration 18:55

   Episode 9 · 22 November 2025

   Briefing Room 11.22.2025

   Deep dive into Ukraine's fighter jet gambit, Russia's spy ship provocation, and Mali's escalating siege. A sharp, behind-the-scenes look at global crises shaping tomorrow's headlines in this week's briefing episode.

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6. 8Duration 18:07

   Episode 8 · 14 November 2025

   Kenya's Growing Threat of Intercommunal Violence

   Kenya’s rising tribal tensions, South Sudan’s sudden political purge, and rumors of Lavrov’s downfall—this week’s Briefing Room uncovers the global crises hiding behind the headlines.

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7. 7Duration 16:26

   Episode 7 · 7 November 2025

   Massacre in El-Fasher

   Inside Briefing Room: El-Fasher’s genocidal rampage, Turkey–Israel’s showdown over Gaza peacekeepers, and TotalEnergies’ risky Cabo Delgado reboot. Unflinching analysis, satellite evidence, and stakes for millions.

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8. 6Duration 17:11

   Episode 6 · 31 October 2025

   Indonesia's Ignored Insurgency

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9. 5Duration 21:03

   Episode 5 · 24 October 2025

   Nigeria's Maybe Coup

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10. 4Duration 17:31

    Episode 4 · 17 October 2025

    Europe's Defense Plans are in Trouble (Again)

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11. 3Duration 16:23

    Episode 3 · 10 October 2025

    Syria on the Brink (Again)

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12. 2Duration 17:11

    Episode 2 · 3 October 2025

    Briefing Room 03.10.2025

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13. 1Duration 14:37

    Episode 1 · 26 September 2025

    Statehood Protests in India, Sahrawi Struggle Under Moroccan Expansion

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