
Steve Jermy
Retired Royal Navy Commodore with operational command experience including the Falklands War and service as Strategy Director at the British Embassy in Afghanistan; author of Strategy for Action: Using Force Wisely in the 21st Century.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
Oil, Drugs Venezuela Colombia /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
Steve Jermy, a former senior naval officer and security analyst, shares insights from his recent Caribbean travels, focusing on the geopolitical implications of Venezuela and Colombia. He discusses Nicolás Maduro's peculiar public theatrics amidst escalating tensions with the U.S. and evaluates the plausibility of military action against Venezuela. Jermy also explores the nation's role in drug trafficking, the challenges of U.S.-backed regime change, and critiques on European strategic responses to Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of modern geopolitics.

Nov 28, 2025 • 49min
Steven Jermy: Russia's War Objectives & Europe's Downfall
Steven Jermy, a retired Royal Navy Commodore with extensive military experience, discusses the flaws in Western strategy since the 1990s and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He analyzes Putin's motives, framing them as security-driven, and details five phases of Russia's campaign. Jermy highlights the strategic significance of Odessa and the challenges NATO faces in countering Russia. Advocating for renewed dialogue and independent European security strategies, he emphasizes the urgent need for a new approach to multipolarity and economic security.

Sep 30, 2025 • 56min
Putin's Large Conscription Drive /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
In this discussion, former UK naval officer Steve Jermy shares his insights on Russia's large conscription drive and its implications for European security. He emphasizes that Russia's actions significantly shape the region's stability. Jermy critiques the Western narrative and strategic assumptions since 1991, proposing that they may lead to an exaggerated view of Russian weakness. He highlights the need for realistic dialogue and understanding, suggesting that thoughtful engagement could help prevent further escalation.

Sep 5, 2025 • 36min
NEW WAR on DRUG CARTELS: Just begun in the Caribbean Sea /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
In this engaging discussion, Steve Jermy, a former British Commodore and combat veteran with expertise in anti-drug patrols, joins to unravel the complexities of the current war on drug cartels in the Caribbean. Jermy shares insights on the operational tactics of smugglers and the evolving role of Venezuela as a drug transit hub. The conversation critically examines military actions against cartels, the ethical dilemmas involved, and explores the historical context of U.S. policies in the region, shedding light on the intricate nexus of drugs, politics, and military intervention.

Jun 5, 2025 • 53min
Putin: Ukraine is a TERRORIST STATE /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
In this discussion, retired UK Commodore Steve Jermy tackles the complexities surrounding President Putin's declaration of Ukraine as a terrorist state. They explore the rising tensions between NATO and Russia, emphasizing the critical need for strategic thinking in military leadership. Jermy critiques the implications of including women in combat, examines NATO's capabilities amidst financial constraints, and urges reassessment of defense strategies. He also touches on Trump's communications with Putin, shedding light on the precarious balance of military and diplomatic efforts.


