Sibylline Insight Podcast

In this episode, Lewis Galvin (Lead Americas Analyst), along with colleagues Claire Brady (Principal Americas Analyst) and Azul Hidalgo Sola (Associate North America Analyst), delve into the first six months of President Donald Trump's administration. They discuss the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump's trade and tariff policies, the USMCA negotiations, immigration enforcement, travel risks and the administratio...

This episode of the Insight Podcast explores the recent political developments in South Korea following the election of Lee Jae-myung as president. Asia Pacific Intelligence Analysts Jonah Kaplan and Sophie Hanck discuss the implications of Lee's victory, his economic strategies, cabinet appointments, and foreign policy directions, particularly regarding North Korea, China, and Japan. The conversation highlights the challenges Lee ...

In this episode, Noam Ostfeld, Megan Sutcliffe, Omar Khadr and Claire Brady discuss the recent military confrontation between Israel and Iran, exploring Israel's objectives, Iran's response, the role of Iranian proxies, and the potential involvement of the US. Analysts provide insights into the geopolitical implications and the internal dynamics within Iran, as well as the strategies both nations may employ moving forward.

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In this episode, Gareth Westwood (Head of Global Intelligence) is joined by Lewis Galvin (Lead Americas Analyst) and Megan Sutcliffe (Middle East and Africa Analyst) to discuss the renewed nuclear talks between the US and Iran ahead of upcoming talks in Rome over Easter weekend.

They explore the context of these negotiations, the motivations of both parties, and the implications of Trump's negotiating style. The conversation delv...

In this cyber episode of the Insight Podcast, Lead Analyst Kailyn Johnson and Associate Analyst Denise Schipani, two experts from our Cyber desk, sit down to explore the increasing collaboration between state-sponsored cyber actors and cyber criminals, highlighting the implications for cybersecurity, business risks and attribution challenges. Denise explains the commercialisation of cybercriminal tools and how state actors leverage...

In this special episode, Head of Global Intelligence Gareth Westwood is joined by General Sir James Everard, the former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe and current Lead Senior Mentor for Allied Command Operations.

Gareth is also joined by Lead Europe-Eurasia Analyst Alexander Lord and Principal North America Analyst Claire Brady. Together, they discuss the evolving situation in Ukraine, focusing on recent negotiations, ...

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by two analysts from the Americas desk, Claire Brady and Alexander Marciniak, to discuss Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Together they explain the reactions from both countries, the initial policy responses from both governments and how the tariffs could impact the economies of the US, Canada and Mexico. 

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In this episode of The Insight Podcast, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst Aédán Mordecai is joined by colleagues Jonah and Sophie to analyse the impeachment and arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law. They explore the key events that led to his downfall, the legal battles ahead, and the broader geopolitical consequences for North Korea, the US and Japan. Tune in for expert analys...

In this episode, Sydney Stewart is joined by Principal analyst on our Middle East, North Africa and Turkey desk, Noam Ostfeld and his fellow analyst Omar Khadr, who walk us through recent developments in Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Noam starts us off by explaining the situation between Israel, Lebanese Hezbollah and Hamas after a recent ceasefire was put in place. Omar then walks us through the recent escalations in Syria, laying ou...

Welcome back to another episode of the Insight Podcast! Join our Americas Intelligence Analysts Sydney Stewart and Claire Brady as they review Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the Presidential Election, Trump's latest cabinet picks and the likely policy position of the new administration, including trade with China. If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a like and subscribe for new episodes! You can also contact us wi...

In this special episode of the Insight Podcast, Lead Analyst Kailyn Johnson and Associate Analyst Denise Schipani, two experts from our Cyber desk, sit down to discuss trends they’ve observed in recent months that present risks to both businesses and individuals alike. Denise highlights the continuing trend of crypto scams and theft by state and non-state actors and the perennial threat that cyber poses to healthcare infrastructure...

In this episode, our host Sydney Stewart is joined by an Associate Intelligence Analyst from the LATAM desk, Alexander Marciniak! Alex walks us through the latest wave of cartel violence in Mexico, explaining the root cause of the violence and the political and security impacts it will have on individuals and organisations in the region. 

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In this episode of the Sibylline Insight Podcast, our host and Lead Americas Analyst Sydney Stewart is joined by Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe to discuss the developing crisis in the Middle East. Megan walks us through events from the recent killing of Hassan Nasrallah and the IDF ground operation into Lebanon, to the retaliatory strikes against Israel by Iran. Megan also gives us some of her desk’s analysis on the...

In this episode of Refined Insight, our host and Lead Americas Analyst Sydney Stewart is joined by Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe to discuss the risks posed by a changing climate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Together they discuss how both drought and flooding impact infrastructure, food security, energy security and even political tensions throughout the region.

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Welcome back to another episode of Refined Insight! Join our Americas Intelligence Analysts Sydney Stewart and Claire Brady as they unpack Biden's underwhelming debate performance, Biden's potential withdrawal from the race (and what happens if he does!) and the security implications of upcoming electoral events such as the Democratic National Convention! If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a like and subscribe for new episo...

Lead Americas Analyst Sydney Stewart and Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe return to cover the latest escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran shadow war.

On 19 April, Iran activated its air defences in response to reported drone incursions, likely from Israel, near air bases in Esfahan and Tabriz. The strikes followed Iran's earlier launch of drones and missiles towards Israel. The Biden administration distanced itsel...

In this special episode of 'What Just Happened,' Sydney Stewart, Lead Americas analyst, and Megan Sutcliffe from the Middle East and Africa desk are filling in for Ignacio Ayala while he is on leave! Together, Sydney and Megan unpack  Iran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend. Megan covers the motivations behind the attack and potential responses in the coming weeks while Sydney lays out the US pe...

In this episode, Ignacio Ayala discusses the recent alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria with Middle East and North Africa analyst, Noam Ostfeld. The strike killed three top commanders of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, of the IRGC's Quds Force', a figure responsible for all operations in Syria and Lebanon. This marks a significant escalation in the r...