Power Players

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Power Players is narrative series, researched and voiced by our regional experts. Each episode will dive into one major actor shaping our world, be it an individual, government, militia, political movement, intelligence agency, or even a global corporation that is shaping the world’s most pivotal, dangerous and influential events. Power Players is designed to give listeners the backdrop and context needed to understand the geopolitical landscape today.

Episodes

Nov 1, 2023

Israel-Hamas War, Argentina’s Elections & A Sikh Referendum in Canada | Sibylline Insights EP. 19

Nov 1, 2023

12 min

In this episode of Sibylline Insights, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, and Sydney Stewart, Lead Americas Analyst, touch on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, an unexpected outcome in Argentina's recent presidential elections, and Sikh activism in Canada. Stay informed and join the conversation!

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00:00 Introduction

00:55 Israel-Hamas Update

02:10 US Position & Regional Implications

03:31 Travel Advisory & Embassies

05:08 Argentina Elections Recap

07:06 Candidates and Economic Outlook

08:02 Canadian Sikh Activism

10:32 Unrest and Threat Assessment

11:35 How to Stay Informed

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#argentina #refinedinsights #geopolitics #israelpalestineconflict

Sep 27, 2023

Biden’s Impeachment, Espionage, Escalating Violence in Mali and More | Sibylline Insights EP. 18

Sep 27, 2023

18 min

In this episode, Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins is joined by Intelligence Analysts Thomas Carter and Megan Sutcliffe to discuss President Joe Biden's impeachment proceedings, as well as Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia and escalating violence in Mali. Finally, Thomas walks us through a high-level espionage incident in the UK and the wider conversation concerning ‘de-risking’ and Beijing's influence in Europe.

#wagner #putin #kimjongun #mi6 #worldnews #geopolitics #refinedinsights #mali

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Sep 8, 2023

Another Coup in West Africa, North Korean Missiles, Wild Fires & More! | Sibylline Insights EP. 17

Sep 8, 2023

26 min

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by co-host Sydney Stewart, North America Intelligence Analyst. Together, they will delve into various pressing global issues:

1. North Korea's recent "scorched earth" nuclear test (1:02)

2. Climate concerns in Australia (3:50)

3. 3D printed weaponry and extremism in Finland (7:37)

4. Risks associated with the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France (11:22)

Then, Karan Vassil, Associate Analyst from the Eurasia desk, provides a quick update on the continuing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia (13:32)

Finally, our Sub Saharan Africa Analyst, Edie Lipton, joins Gareth for an in-depth discussion on yet another coup in West Africa, this time in Gabon (15:41)

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Aug 31, 2023

Trump’s Indictments and Labour Strikes in the US | Sibylline Insights EP. 16

Aug 31, 2023

14 min

In this episode, Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins is joined by North American Intelligence Analyst Sydney Stewart to discuss Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles. Sydney is then joined by Sibylline’s newest Intelligence Analyst, Lily Hood, to discuss strike activity across the US and the impacts it may have on the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

#trump2024campaign #sagaftrastrike #hotlaborsummer #laborstrike #refinedinsight

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Aug 4, 2023

Wagner and Prigozhin in Belarus, Niger’s coup and more! | Sibylline Insights EP. 15

Aug 4, 2023

32 min

In this episode, Head of Global Intelligence Gareth Westwood is joined by Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins to discuss the recent coup and unrest in Niger, Israel’s controversial legislation regarding the Supreme Court, a missing Chinese minister and a rise in zero-day cyber attacks (brought to us by our Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Kailyn Johnson). Gareth is then joined by Eurasia Intelligence Analyst Layla Guest to discuss Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group in Belarus.

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Jul 27, 2023

Mali’s Constitutional Referendum, Black Sea Grain Initiative, Protests in Baghdad & More! | Sibylline Insights EP. 14

Jul 27, 2023

30 min

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Leo Collins, Intelligence Delivery Lead, to discuss recent global events including the Black Sea Grain Initiative, recent protests at a Swedish embassy in Baghdad, and a shooting in New Zealand. Then, Gareth is joined by Megan Sutcliffe, Associate Analyst on the Middle East and Africa desk, to delve into the security environment in Mali and the recently held constitutional referendum which aimed to transfer military power into civilian rule, seemingly distancing civilian oversight from the current military junta. However, Megan reveals that the referendum results may not be as straightforward as they appear.

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Jul 14, 2023

Espionage Laws in China, Protests in France & Israeli Raids | Sibylline Insights EP. 13

Jul 14, 2023

31 min

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence and Sydney Stewart, North America Intelligence Analyst, take us through top stories from the past few weeks including a brief review of the Wagner mutiny in Russia, popular protests in France, and Israeli raids in refugee camps. Then, Gareth is joined by Riccardo Cociani, Principal Asia Pacific Analyst, to discuss the implications of China's amended counter-espionage laws impacting businesses and visitors.

#China #GlobalSecurity #refinedinsight #franceprotest #israelpalestine

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Jun 26, 2023

Global Security Issues Facing the LGBTQ+ Community

Jun 26, 2023

18 min

In honour of Pride Month, join Sydney Stewart, an Intelligence Analyst specialising in North America, as she engages in a compelling discussion with Edie Lipton, an Analyst focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, and Aeden Mordecai, Principal Analyst covering the Asia Pacific region. Together, they explore the diverse challenges and security concerns that the LGBTQ+ community encounters in various regions, including Kenya, Singapore, and the United States. This podcast delves into the complexities of LGBTQ+ issues within these distinct cultural contexts, offering a comprehensive understanding of the social, legal, and cultural landscapes impacting LGBTQ+ individuals and their communities.

#pridemonth #lgbtq #security #refinedinsight

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Jun 20, 2023

Iran, The JCPOA, and New Missiles? | Sibylline Insights EP. 11

Jun 20, 2023

17 min

Join our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, in an engaging discussion on the latest developments regarding the JCPOA, Iran's recent missile tests, and more! This week, Gareth is accompanied by Valeria Scuto, our Principal Middle East & North Africa Analyst. Stay informed and never miss an episode by liking and subscribing to our podcast. Be the first to know when new episodes are released!

#iran #jcpoa #irannuclear #missiletests

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Jun 5, 2023

Turkey’s Election & Erdoğan’s Victory | Sibylline Insights EP. 10

Jun 5, 2023

23 min

In this episode our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, joins Associate Analyst, Megan Sutcliffe, to discuss Turkey's latest election, Erdoğan's victory in the run-off and his 5th term as Turkish President.

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