Captain Ryan Ramsey, a British submarine captain, discusses the intense moments of evading torpedoes and the challenges faced while operating underwater. They delve into anti-submarine warfare strategies, leadership styles, and the elite Perisher course for training top submarine captains. The conversation also explores real-world operational challenges in anti-submarine warfare, including interactions with Russian submarines and the impact of unmanned underwater vessels on naval operations.

Defense Editor Danielle Sheridan discusses Labour's defense strategies and NATO summit challenges. Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes explores 'Trump-proofing' NATO. Europe Editor James Crisp analyzes the shock French election result and its impact on President Macron.

On today's episode of Battle Lines, we speak to US editor Tony Diver on the state of the presidential race after a disastrous debate for Joe Biden and the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Then, we catch up with correspondent Nicola Smith about the healthcare crisis in the West Bank, and her reflections after a month covering the Israel Hamas war. Finally, we talk to Defense Editor Danielle Sheridan about her recent trip to Kiev and hear about pole dancing in a nation at war.ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host) @djknowles on XTony Diver (US Editor) @Tony_Diver on XNicola Smith (Asia Correspondent) @niccijsmithDanielle Sheridan (Defense Editor) @SheridanDani on XReadOlena Zelenska interview: War has pushed me close to psychological burnout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Battle Lines we're going to explore the impact of WikiLeaks from a conflict and security perspective and ask the Telegraph's Gordon Rayner and journalist Colin Freeman what founder Julian Assange's intentions really were. We also hear from journalist Dorjee Wangmo about Chinese oppression in Tibet and get an update on the dire situation in Gaza from Nicola Smith.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host)Colin FreemanGordon Rayner (Associate Editor)Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Professor Ali Ansari, author and founding director of the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews. With the recent death of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian politics is set for yet another shift. With an increasingly youthful secular population suffering through a dire economic situation, some say the stranglehold of the Iranian clerics known as the ulama is waning. Could Iran be due for yet another revolution?ContributorsDavid Knowes (Host) @djknowles22 on XProfessor Ali Ansari (University of St. Andrews) @aa51_ansari on X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fareed Zakaria discusses a new age of revolutions, comparing historical shifts and geopolitical challenges. Topics include widening wealth gaps in America, potential election outcomes, and Israel's political turmoil amidst the Gaza conflict.

On today’s episode we check in with Telegraph correspondent Nicola Smith about the controversy surrounding Israel’s hostage rescue, the latest ceasefire talks and could a full scale conflict break out with Lebanon. Then we spoke with Europe editor James Crisp about the surprising gains by the far right in the EU elections. Finally Senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan explains why three judges have quit the courts in Hong Kong this week.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host) @rolandoliphant on xNicola Smith (Asia correspondent) @niccijsmith on XJames Crisp (Europe editor) @jamescrisp6 on XSophia Yan (Senior foreign correspondent) @sophia_yan on X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Battle Lines, we mark and reflect on this anniversary, and ask what it means for Western countries in 2024 as another full scale war ravages Europe. 2024 as another full scale war ravages Europe. We hear from The Telegraph's US editor, Tony Diver, who's been following Joe Biden's visit to Normandy. We also speak to our defence editor, Danielle Sheridan, who's been talking to veterans on the ground in France. In the studio in London, we catch up with Roland Oliphant, who's been exploring some of the journalism from D Day, and we talk about what it means about the coverage of war then and now. Finally, we speak to Asia correspondent Nicola Smith. who's starting a new reporting stint in Israel. ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host)Tony Diver (US Editor)Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor)Ken Hay (Veteran)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)Nicola Smith (Asia correspondent) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we chat with Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who tells us how Labour and the Conservatives differ in their views on defence spending. Then we speak to Paul Nuki, editor of Global Health and Security, who gives us the latest on the dire situation in Rafah as Israeli airstrikes kill dozens. Finally, we speak to Ben Farmer, our South Africa correspondent, about the elections there this week.ContributorsVenetia Rainey (Host) @venetiarainey on XDanielle Sheridan (Defence Editor) @sheridandani on XPaul Nuki (Global Health and Security Editor) @paulnuki on XBen Farmer (South Africa crrespondent) @benfarmerDT on xFor 3 months access to The Telegraph for just £1: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: battlelines@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Battle Lines we speak to The Telegraph's Paris correspondent Henry Samuel about the unlikely link between Azerbaijan and pro independence riots in France's Pacific island of New Caledonia. Then, Africa correspondent Ben Farmer describes the dire humanitarian situation in the besieged Sudanese city of El Fashir. Finally, we speak to Energy Editor Jonathan Leake about how the discovery of oil near Antarctica could spark a rush for resources at the South Pole.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent) @RolandOliphant on XHenry Samuel (Paris Correspondent) @H_E_Samuel on XBen Farmar (Africa Correspondent) @benfarmerdt on XJonathan Leake (Energy Editor) @jonathan__leake on xReadRussia finds vast oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory by Jonathan LeakeMacron flying to New Caledonia in bid to end violent insurrection by Henry Samuel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.