Best Situation Room Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Ex-Spy Chief and U.S. Lawmaker Discuss Trump's Foreign Policy 27:58

8h ago27:58

27:58

This week, Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the proposed Iran nuclear deal discussed in Rome, following Trump’s exit from the JCPOA. They also reflect on Pope Francis’s recent death and the Catholic Church’s ties to intelligence agencies. Later, Rep. Tim Burchett joins to weigh in on the strategic importance of U.S…

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Ex-UK Defence Secretary’s Blunt Take on Trump 35:04

9d ago35:04

35:04

How should the UK engage with China? In this week’s episode, journalist Kate McCann and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, sit down with Sir Grant Shapps, former Defence Secretary for the United Kingdom. During his tenure, Shapps was an advocate for building European defense in the wake of the war in Ukraine. He gives insig…

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Ex-NATO Commander & MI6 Chief on Trump Tariffs, Ukraine Plans 35:45

17d ago35:45

35:45

How Should Donald Trump Approach Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine Plans? And could the American president’s tariffs impact military strategy? In this week’s episode, Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, are joined by retired four-star United States General Philip Breedlove who served as NATO’s …

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Legendary Director Steven Soderbergh on Spy Movies 31:50

24d ago31:50

31:50

"Watching people lie is very compelling," says Academy-Award winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh when discussing his new spy thriller, Black Bag. Soderbergh joins One Decision hosts Kate McCann and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain’s MI6, to talk about the film. They also discuss the reality of being a spy, why int…

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Ex-Spy Chief’s Take on US Signal Group Chat 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, break down how a group of cabinet members from the Trump administration inadvertently revealed classified national security information to a magazine editor. The information, detailing a military attack on Houthis in Yemen,…

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Ex-MI6 Head on Trump-Putin Call 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

What is it like to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow? Will President Trump's phone call with President Vladimir Putin help end the war? And why is AI now the hottest tool in cybersecurity? In this week’s episode, Christina Ruffini catches up with co-host and former head of Britain’s MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, to unpack the global implications of …

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Live from SXSW: How Will AI Work With Human Intelligence? 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

In this episode of The Next Innovation, host Samantha Murphy Kelly takes the stage at Ireland House, the designated meeting point of Enterprise Ireland innovators and leaders during the annual SXSW tech conference in Austin, Texas. As part of a live panel discussion, Samantha sat down with William Fitzgerald, co-founder of Bárd Global, Dr. Susan Le…

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Inside Gaza Negotiations: What's Next? 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

In this week’s episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini and co-host former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta sit down with former United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Barbara Leaf, who was also previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Arabian Peninsula in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and Deputy …

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Ex-CIA Director on Ukraine's Options 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

In this week's episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini sits down with co-host Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director. They discuss President Donald Trump’s recent address to a joint session of the United States Congress, and his tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. They also discuss the …

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Tech Journalists' Top Trends for 2025 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly leads a roundtable discussion with top journalists of the tech industry. Rachel Metz, AI reporter for Bloomberg, Adam Rogers, senior correspondent for Business Insider, and Matt McFarland, former CNN tech reporter and writer of the tech-focused Green Rocketship Substack newsl…

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Move over Excel. A New Tool Will Transform Business Data 19:17

2M ago19:17

19:17

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy Kelly explores how data analysis is transforming business operations. The episode takes a closer look at the growing trend of business intelligence, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, and how entrepreneurs are using these tools to facilitate scalability, operatio…

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The Tech Transformation of Hospital Visits 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the trend of transformative technology in healthcare, specifically in the patient experience. The episode features OneView Healthcare, an Irish health tech company providing hospital patients and staff with virtual care, through their innovative tablet technology. Sa…

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Un Épisode Spécial: Thierry Breton sur une Europe face à Trump 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Trois ans après le début de la guerre en Ukraine, l’équilibre mondial continue de se redessiner. L’Europe se trouve à la croisée des chemins : comment affirmer son indépendance stratégique face à une Amérique en mutation et aux menaces d’intimidations commerciales ? L’idée d’une défense européenne autonome peut-elle enfin se concrétiser ? Cette sem…

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Top US Foreign Relations Senator on Trump's New Playbook with Ukraine, EU 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

In this episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini sits down with United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat and ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Shaheen recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, and shared her experience speaking with Ukrainian citizens in the small town of Bucha. She also reacted to the prospectiv…

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Ex-MI6 Chief & Top German Parliamentarian on its Path Ahead 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain’s MI6, sits down with Roderich Kiesewetter, a current member of the German Bundestag, to discuss what to expect during this weekend’s pivotal German polls. Immigration, foreign policy, and the economy are among the biggest concerns for voters. A rise in support recently for the far-right AfD party ha…

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European Presidents on the New World Order, What's Next for Ukraine 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini wraps up her coverage of the 2025 Munich Security Conference with three separate interviews with European leaders. Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, sits down to unpack US President Donald Trump’s latest rhetoric on the war in Ukraine and why Europe should step up in defense …

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Canadian Foreign & Defence Ministers on Trump’s Threats 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

In this special episode, One Decision’s host Christina Ruffini takes us behind the scenes at the 2025 Munich Security Conference where she sits down with Canadian leaders to discuss the how the United States’ recent tariff threats are shaping the relationship between the two countries, and the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. She speaks with Ca…

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Women Leaders in the Era of Trump 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Live from Munich—One Decision teamed up with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle for a live podcast official side event at the 2025 Munich Security Conference. Hosts Christina Ruffini and DW chief political correspondent Nina Haase lead a panel of global women leaders, including Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, former Icelandic Foreign Minister …

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What to Expect as World Leaders Meet in Munich 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

This week on One Decision, host Christina Ruffini previews the 2025 Munich Security Conference with Deutsche Welle’s chief political correspondent Nina Haase, who is also the host of DW’s Berlin Briefing podcast. Together they share insights into what to expect from the conference, including the highly anticipated appearance of United States Vice P…

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Ex-MI6 & Aussie Spy Chiefs on Trump’s Gaza Gambit, Chinese Threat 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to the White House and President Donald Trump’s latest plans for Gaza and the Middle East. Later in the episode, the hosts are joined by Nick Warn…

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Colombia’s Ex-Defense Minister on How to Handle Trump's Tough Tactics 35:29

3M ago35:29

35:29

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, are joined by Juan Carlos Pinzón, a former Defense Minister of Colombia and two-time Ambassador to the United States to unpack the recent developments in Colombia as President Trump’s tariff threats compelled the nation's…

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Ex-MI6 Chief & Tory Leader on Trump's Relationship with the UK, Chagos Islands Deal 31:58

3M ago31:58

31:58

In today’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, are joined by former United Kingdom security minister and Conservative Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat to discuss what President Donald Trump’s second administration could mean for the future of US-UK relations. T…

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Ex-MI6 Chief & Former Israeli Foreign Minister on Ceasefire, Netanyahu’s Next Move 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, sit down with former Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami who was a key figure in the Camp David Summit of 2000. They discuss why a potential peace negotiation between Israel and Hamas has taken so long, what …

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How Automation Will Drive Your Company's Growth 23:18

4M ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the automation trend and how companies across the globe are innovating and increasingly incorporating robots into their lives, influencing communication, work, and business decisions. Samantha breaks down the various automation applications, including robotics, artif…

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Could AI Make You Love Your Job? 25:30

4M ago25:30

25:30

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the gamification trend in the workplace. Some companies have recently resorted to points and rewards systems as a way to incentivize employees. But this can lead to a slippery slope. Workhuman, an Irish company specializing in helping companies around the world uplif…

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How to Unlock the Ocean's Climate Solution 23:11

4M ago23:11

23:11

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores how uncrewed survey vessels could unlock the secret to combatting the climate crisis. XOCEAN is an Irish marine data company that is leading the way in how scientists collect ocean data, a notoriously difficult task. Their chief technology officer, Shepard Smith, sha…

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US Senator on Trump 2.0 & Middle East Policy, Ex-CIA Director on Jimmy Carter's Legacy 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini speaks with Democratic United States Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They spoke from his office in Washington D.C. about various foreign policy challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the future of Syria and other countries affect…

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Ex-US & UK Spy Chiefs on What to Watch for in 2025 34:51

4M ago34:51

34:51

In the inaugural episode of the year, former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove convenes a panel of intelligence leaders, including co-host and former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta and Andrew McCabe, former Deputy Director of the FBI. Together, they break down the current state of global affairs and discuss the challenges ahead in …

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The Best (and Worst) Foreign Policy Decisions of 2024 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

In the last episode of 2024, Times Radio political editor Kate McCann sits down with Prashant Rao of Semafor and Margot Haddad of France's TF1 to discuss how the year's biggest developments in foreign policy have reshaped the current global political landscape. They share what they believe are the worst and best decisions of 2024, the current state…

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Ex-US Diplomat on His Time in Moscow, Ukraine, & Putin's Next Move 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

In this week's episode of One Decision, hosts Christina Ruffini and Leon Panetta, former United States Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director, sit down with Ambassador John Sullivan. Sullivan is a former Deputy Secretary of State and served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia during the Trump and Biden presidential administrations. They discuss the …

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Ex-MI6 Chief on Syria, Biden's Deputy Secretary of State Talks China, Iran 34:16

5M ago34:16

34:16

The man who used to be known only as C, Sir Richard Dearlove, analyzes the stunning fall of a half century Assad family rule in Syria. He shares insights on who was behind the successful final push to remove the dictator in Damascus and what's next for the nation. Plus, the former spymaster and co-host Christina Ruffini travel to Harvard University…

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Sudan's Civil War: An Inside Look with Ex-MI6 Chief 36:33

5M ago36:33

36:33

In this week's episode, One Decision hosts Kasia Madera and resident spymaster, former Chief of Britain's MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, are joined by the New York Times Magazine staff writer Nicholas Casey to uncover the sober reality of the Sudanese civil war. Earlier this year, Casey was embedded with the Sudanese People's Movement Army, a rebel gro…

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Introducing: The Next Innovation 1:59

5M ago1:59

1:59

The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves …

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Why Qatar Stopped Gaza Talks & On Board Blinken’s Last Flight to G7 in Italy 39:53

5M ago39:53

39:53

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini travels with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Rome, where foreign ministers gathered for the final Group of Seven (G7) meeting of the Biden administration. She and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, the former Chief of Britain's MI6, sit down with Qatari Advisor to the Prime M…

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Ex-CIA Director and Trump’s Former National Security Advisor on Middle East, Ending Ukraine War 32:39

5M ago32:39

32:39

In this week’s episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta sit down with Ambassador and former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien. O’Brien, who served as National Security Advisor during President Donald Trump’s first administration, shares his thoughts on several topics, inclu…

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Ex-MI6 Chief on Europe’s Response to Trump’s Victory, Cabinet Picks 38:27

5M ago38:27

38:27

In this week’s episode, One Decision’s Kasia Madera speaks with our resident spymaster, former Chief of Britain’s MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, to talk about what President-Elect Donald Trump’s next term could mean for relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, and what his Cabinet picks could mean for the future of global affairs. Pl…

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Ex-CIA Chief on What Trump's Return Means for the World 37:46

6M ago37:46

37:46

In this week's episode, One Decision's Christina Ruffini and guest co-host, Times Radio Political Editor Kate McCann, discuss the reactions in Washington and Europe following former President Donald Trump's historic election to another term in the White House. Also, resident spymaster and co-host, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon P…

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Who Will Be in the Situation Room with Trump and Harris? 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

Next week, American voters will decide who will become the next President of the United States: former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. In this week's episode, One Decision’s Christina Ruffini speaks to Vivian Salama, Wall Street Journal's national politics reporter, to see what she's watching ahead of the election. Later, Ch…

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Ex-MI6 Chief on Moscow’s Moldovan Meddling, Prime Minister of Iceland on Arctic Threats 34:59

6M ago34:59

34:59

This week, host Christina Ruffini and One Decision's resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of MI6, discuss former President Donald Trump's recent complaint accusing United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party of election interference in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. They a…

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Ex-UK Defence Secretary Warns Wars Converging 35:54

6M ago35:54

35:54

In this week's episode, One Decision's Julia Macfarlane and Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain's MI6, sit down with Sir Michael Fallon, the former United Kingdom Defence Minister. They discuss how today's global conflicts mirror those from ten years ago when Sir Fallon oversaw British defense during the conflict between Israel and Ham…

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Ex-CIA Director on Putin and Trump’s Secret Talks & the Man Who Got Bin Laden 39:58

7M ago39:58

39:58

This week, One Decision’s Christina Ruffini sits down with former CIA director and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to discuss legendary Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, War, and the book’s revelations about the rocky relationship between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with f…

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Ex-CIA & MI6 Heads on What Israel Does Next 31:49

7M ago31:49

31:49

This week, One Decision's Sir Richard Dearlove returns to the host seat to interview fellow spymaster and co-host, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta, on the growing crisis in the Middle East following Iran's missile attack against Israel. They discuss the implications of Israel's response, Iran's fragile state and influence …

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Eastern European Leaders on the Russian Risks 26:45

7M ago26:45

26:45

In this bonus episode, One Decision's Christina Ruffini sits down with the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavsky, and Poland's Ambassador to the United Nations, Krzysztof Szczerski, in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly. They discuss Russia's military threat in Eastern Europe, the strain of illegal migration, interna…

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Asian Leaders on the China Challenge 32:11

7M ago32:11

32:11

During the high-level week at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, world leaders are gathering to discuss a world in crisis. One Decision's Christina Ruffini spoke with the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Taiwan’s Representative to the United States, Alexander Yui. They discussed the escalating threats acro…

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Ex-MI6 Chief on How Israel Pulled Off the Pagers Plot 34:42

7M ago34:42

34:42

One Decision's resident spymaster, former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove, and journalist Kasia Madera break down how Israeli intelligence orchestrated an exploding pager attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon and how Tehran may respond. They also discuss the recent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus, Pulitzer-Prize-win…

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Ex-FBI Deputy Director on Putin's New Election Interference Efforts 39:18

8M ago39:18

39:18

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins journalist Kasia Madera and One Decision's resident spymaster, former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove, to discuss efforts by foreign actors such as Russia, China, and Iran to influence American elections, recent warnings from intelligence officials about potential terror attacks, Donald Trump's relation…

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Secretary Gates' Warning: We Are Reaching Pre-WWII Level Instability 37:49

8M ago37:49

37:49

Former CIA Director and United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates joins One Decision's Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove to discuss global security challenges facing the West and its allies. Gates describes the challenges as "more perilous than we've probably faced since World War II." They also discuss what's at sta…

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Former US & UK Spy Chiefs Discuss US Election, Global Crises 36:19

8M ago36:19

36:19

This week, One Decision's Sir Richard Dearlove takes over the host seat to interview fellow spymaster and co-host, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta, to discuss the recent rise of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. They also explore what foreign policy would look like in a potential Harris administration, why a…

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Ambassador John Bolton: We May Not Get Gaza Ceasefire 37:31

8M ago37:31

37:31

Former White House national security adviser Ambassador John Bolton sits down with One Decision's Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and the current status of the elusive cease-fire deal. Ambassador Bolton also discusses the recent Ukrainian incursion and notes that it represents a…

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Gen. David Petraeus on Ukraine's Audacious Attack, What Iran Does Next 38:56

9M ago38:56

38:56

Retired four-star general and former CIA Director David Petraeus sits down with One Decision's Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. General Petraeus, who commanded United States forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, discusses Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian terri…

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