Elijah Magnier

Elijah Magnier, a seasoned military and political analyst, joins Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor of The Economist, to dissect the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan. They discuss the unprecedented military escalations, including the use of strike drones. The evolving military strategies of India are highlighted, especially following recent terror attacks. Moreover, they examine the changing dynamics in regional air power and the complex geopolitics of Kashmir, emphasizing the diminishing role of the U.S. in mediation.

David Wood, a senior Lebanon analyst at the International Crisis Group, Lorenzo Trombetta from ANSA, and military expert Elijah Magnier dive into Lebanon's pivotal shift with a new government sidelining Hezbollah. They discuss the implications for Hezbollah's political influence and military strategy amid changing regional dynamics. The trio examines Lebanon's sectarian politics, the new government's challenges in governance reform, and the critical socio-economic issues facing the nation, signaling a potential new era in Lebanese politics.

Michael Boyle, a political science professor and author on modern warfare, explores concerns about rising military spending and its implications for the U.S.-China rivalry. Elijah Magnier, a senior political risk analyst, discusses how tensions over Taiwan are fueling an arms race. Fabrice Pothier, a former NATO head of policy, highlights Europe's rearmament in response to threats from Russia. The conversation also delves into the financial trade-offs of defense spending versus public needs and the shifting dynamics of warfare with new technologies like drones.