One Decision
Situation Room Studios
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences.A fresh take on foreign policy.Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 37min
A Coup Is a Bad Thing. Right? Right??
Patricia Moller, legendary American ambassador, describes a big decision she made that helped spark democracy in a West African country. Which, just fell to a military coup. Not good. Or—is it? Her words may surprise you!
Nov 4, 2021 • 48min
9/11, the Big Gamble and Putin
The day after the September 11th attacks, then-NATO chief Lord George Robertson faced an existential question for the alliance: was this an attack on all? And if so, what to do? Lord Robertson, for the first time, shares details of his dealings with all the players of the time: Bush, Rumsfeld, Powell—even Vladimir Putin. Who wanted something…
Oct 28, 2021 • 2min
Season 3 - Coming Soon
Coming up in the next season of One Decision podcast we’ll be sharing all new gripping stories of decisions good – and bad. Our guests take us on a journey through their doubts, emotions and sometimes unexpected consequences. Tune in next week for a new season! You can download One Decision on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.
Oct 7, 2021 • 11min
Bonus Episode! Voices of UNGA
So what’s the best (and worst) decision you’ve ever made, in your career?
Oct 7, 2021 • 41min
I Will Save Them Myself
Shawn VanDiver’s friend was on a mountain, surrounded by Taliban. He said goodbye. The rest is (amazing) history.
Oct 7, 2021 • 38min
When the Military Can’t Handle the Truth
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s testimony rocked the Trump administration. He was called a hero. Then, betrayed. By the very people he thought he could rely on most.
Oct 7, 2021 • 39min
Send 5 Billion Masks, Please
The pandemic spreading like fire, the WHO’s Paul Molinaro is faced with an all-consuming task: trying to stop the virus in its tracks. And get people to pay for it.
Oct 7, 2021 • 36min
Nothing is Safe. Have a Nice Day.
Governments around the world can now slip into your DM’s—and everything else—unnoticed. A team of journalists vows to expose it all. Listen to Laurent Richard and Danna Ingleton on the NSO Group.
Oct 7, 2021 • 22min
UK’s Former Spymaster: Covid Likely Leaked From Lab
Sir Richard Dearlove tells why. But what’s the latest thinking on this mystery?
Sep 9, 2021 • 29min
Trump's Strike - Part Two
Alyssa Farah was witness to a momentous decision—and pushback, and doubt—inside the Trump administration. Then, faced an ethical decision of her own.
