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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Dec 9, 2021 • 33min
The Biggest, Gnarliest Decisions… of 2021!
Was it a very bad year? Or just a looong continuation of 2020?! You don’t want to miss this sharp, freewheeling roundtable on the most impactful decisions on our planet—and the not-so-obvious angles. With FT’s Gillian Tett. Politico’s Suzanne Lynch. And Sir Richard lets loose with some insights… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2021 • 33min
How Saudi Bought English Football
The Saudis have entered the English football chat. And it’s not a very pretty one, we’re afraid. Two kick-ass British sports journos sound off on what we know, what all we don’t, how the Newcastle deal went down-- and what ought to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2021 • 36min
Will Somebody Please Go To Libya
US Amb. Stephanie Turco Williams led fractured Libya through its dark days after war. Now, it’s on the cusp of a first-ever presidential election. But she is sounding a very loud alarm to the US and others—that democracy still desperately needs something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2021 • 43min
Young, Green, Gay—and German Parliamentarian
Max Lucks faced death threats from the Far Right, on his long road to the Bundestag. At 24, he is now one of the fresh faces—and consciences—of Germany’s youngest-ever parliament. He speaks candidly on what’s coming—and what he wants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2021 • 46min
Just Say No… to China
Colombian Ambassador Francisco Santos delivers an extraordinary, insider wake-up-call to his South American neighbors: beware the Chinese bearing gifts. And to the US-- “It’s halftime and you’re losing 30 to nothing.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2021 • 40min
When the Alarm Bells Are Ringing - Inside the United States
Liberia, Myanmar, Haiti, etc.—the trouble spots of the world are what Richard Gowan’s organization focuses on. And alerts the world to looming crises of violence, instability.But this time—the focus was right here at home. A controversial decision that pointed straight to Jan. 6th. Before it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2021 • 43min
“Chance of Spying: 100%”
China has been getting everywhere. Investing in virtually every corner of the globe. And now, the Middle East. With 5G, and beyond. Expert and longtime diplomat Charles Dunne-- along with Britain’s former head of Mi6—get real, about what this means for the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2021 • 40min
No One Will Do It But the Smallest Country In Africa
Simon Adams needed one thing, to fight for justice for hundreds of thousands of victims and refugees in Myanmar. It was simple. But no one—no country in the entire world—would dare do it. Except, one day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
