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

May 27, 2023

Former NATO commander speaks on War in Ukraine, Russian failures, Wagner & Lessons for NATO Command!

May 27, 2023

39 min

In this episode, Sir James Everard, a retired senior British Army officer who served as NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, joins Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, and Alexander, Lord Lead Europe & Eurasia Analyst, on the Sibylline Insights Podcast. The theme of the day is "Command and Control: Adapt or Die" which will be discussed in-depth along with some perspective and updates on the war in Ukraine.

#ukrainewar #nato #wagner #russiaukrainewar #military _________________________________________________________________________

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Apr 28, 2023

Sudan’s Recent Turmoil, Argentina’s Economy & Water Shortage in the US | Sibylline Insights EP. 8

Apr 28, 2023

22 min

In this episode Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Edie Lipton to walk us through the recent clashes in Sudan which have dominated the news cycle recently. Then, Konrad Petraitis explains Argentina’s inflation problem, and finally, Sydney Stewart discusses the ongoing water shortage in the South West region of the US. To stay up to date on all global intelligence matters, please like and subscribe!

Recorded: 21 April 2023

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Apr 20, 2023

TikTok Banned in the US? | Sibylline Deep Dive

Apr 20, 2023

27 min

In this Deep Dive episode, intelligence analysts from various desks will discuss the impacts of a recent TikTok ban on government devices in the US and the potential global implications. We are joined by Kailyn Johnson, Lead Cyber Analyst, Guo Yu, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst, Sydney Stewart, North America Analyst and Tom Carter, Associate European Analyst.

#tiktokban #dataprivacy #dataprotection #china

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Apr 18, 2023

Thai Elections, Protests in Kenya & Peace in Colombia? | Sibylline Insights Ep. 7

Apr 18, 2023

20 min

In this episode Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, joins Aédán Mordecai to discuss upcoming Thai elections. Edie Lipton will take us through recent protests in Kenya and finally, Konrad Petraitis will discuss the complex peace process taking place in Colombia.

#thailand #kenyanews #colombia #peacetalks

INTRO: 00:00

THAI ELECTIONS: 00:30

PROTESTS IN KENYA: 06:13

PEACE TALKS IN COLOMBIA: 11:05

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Mar 31, 2023

ICC Indicts Putin, French Protests & Xi’s Visit to Russia: Sibylline Insights Ep. 6

Mar 31, 2023

23 min

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Alex Lord, Lead Eurasia & Europe Analyst, to explain the fallout of President Macron’s decision to push through a controversial pension reform bill. Then, Riccardo Cociani, Principal Asia Pacific Analyst, will discuss Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, and finally, Layla Guest, Eurasia Intelligence Analyst, will walk us through the International Criminal Court’s indictment of Vladimir Putin.

#ICC #Putin #frenchprotests #pensionreform #xijinping _________________________________________________________________________

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Mar 23, 2023

The Silicon Valley Bank Debacle, Moldova and the Saudi-Iran Relationship: Sibylline Insights EP.5

Mar 23, 2023

30 min

In this episode of Sibylline Insights our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, will be joined by three intelligence analysts from the firm. Sydney Stewart will explain the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, Layla Guest will discuss Russian aggression and protests in Moldova and finally, Rhiannon Phillips will weigh-in on the apparent rapprochement between the Saudi and Iranian regimes.

#refinedinsights #Iran #SVB #siliconvalleybank

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Mar 17, 2023

Deep Dive: Pakistan’s Security, Economy & Geopolitics with Special Guest Michael Kugelman

Mar 17, 2023

41 min

In this special episode of Sibylline's Deep Dive, our Head of Global Intelligence, Gareth Westwood, is joined by South Asia Analyst Supriya Ravishankar, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst Dr. Guo Yu and guest speaker Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center. Together, they discuss the latest twists and turns in ex-prime minister Imran Khan's bid to return to power, Pakistan's volatile economic and security situation as well as Islamabad's relations with key friends and foes, in the names of China, India and the US.

Learn more about our special guest, Michael Kugleman:

Bio: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/michael-kugelman

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelkugelman

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Mar 7, 2023

International Women’s Day!

Mar 7, 2023

32 min

In this special episode of the Sibylline Podcast, four of our analysts from the Global Intelligence Branch sit down to discuss the topic of women in the consulting, security and intelligence industry in honour of International Women's day on the 8th of March. The speakers cover a range of topics including joining the industry as a woman, challenges and issues faced by women, support systems, maternity leave and much more.

Mar 1, 2023

South Africa’s Energy Crisis, Pakistan’s New Bill & Latin America’s Stance on the War in Ukraine: Sibylline Insights Ep.4

Mar 1, 2023

20 min

In this episode our host, Gareth Westwood, is joined by three Sibylline intelligence analysts. Ben Manzin discusses South Africa's use of 'loadshedding' and the broader implications of the energy crisis. Supriya Ravishankar explains the proposed IMF funding for Pakistan and, finally, Konrad Petraitis discusses Latin American views on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

#loadshedding #southafrica #pakistan #refinedinsights

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Feb 21, 2023

Deep Dive: Turkey & Syria Earthquakes

Feb 21, 2023

23 min

In this premier episode of the Sibylline Deep Dive, Gareth Westwood is joined by two intelligence analysts, Valeria Scuto and Rhiannon Phillips to discuss the impact of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and their implications for the broader region.

#Turkey #syria #earthquake #refinedinsight

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