The Intel Brief

In this weekend special we chat with Frontier Conflict and talked about how he got in to posting on Instagram, his life in America, and his current thoughts on the conflict in Ukraine. He is also a big supporter of The 25th Separate Airborne Brigade so check out their english langague page here . Check out his socials here: Instagram Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel...

Today, we will discuss the public fallout between Trump and Musk, New Zealand's record suspension of lawmakers over the haka, and NATO ministers' support for increased defence spending. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode in...

Today, we will discuss the first-of-its-kind deal between Chile and Google for an undersea cable. Trump warns that there will be no 'immediate peace' in Ukraine after his call with Putin. Meanwhile, Musk criticizes Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as an 'abomination.' Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils t...

Today, we will discuss the Poland elections: Tusk will ask for a vote of confidence, the Dutch PM calls for an election after the coalition collapse, and Pornhub has blocked access in France to protest age restrictions. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europ...

Today, we will discuss the details of the new Ukraine-Russia POW swap, a suspect charged in the Colorado attack that wounded eight people, and the resignation of the Mongolian Prime Minister after losing a confidence vote. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Eu...

Today's discussion focuses on intensified Chinese spying on Dutch industries, a phone conversation between Lavrov and Rubio ahead of the Istanbul peace talks, and the election of Conservative Karol Nawrocki as president in Poland. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events a...

In this weekend special we chat with John M Larrier from Defense Bulletin. We covered lots of subjects from the French Revolution, to his new role writing for OSINT Defender.  Check out his socials here: Instagram | X | OSINTDefender Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant event...

Today, we will discuss Russia accusing ally Serbia of betrayal for supplying arms to Ukraine, the second Georgian opposition politician detained, and Ukraine awaiting Russia's truce terms as talks are 'barely' alive. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe a...

Today, we will discuss a Cambodian soldier killed in a clash with the Thai army, the European Union lifting economic sanctions on Syria, and Russia's extensive nuclear modernization revealed in an unprecedented security breach. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events acro...

Today, we will discuss Shots fired as Gaza aid group struggles to distribute food, Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire', and Sweden charges jihadi over Jordanian pilot burned to death. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode...

Today, we will discuss the multiple injuries caused when a car ploughed into a Liverpool title parade, the removal of range limits for weapons supplied to Kyiv, and the capture of four villages in Sumy by Russian forces. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Euro...

Today, we will discuss that Putin is labeled 'crazy' after recent strikes, Trump has suspended the planned 50% tariffs on the EU, and there is a second suspected act of sabotage in France as a power cut affects Nice. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe a...

This weekend, I interviewed Candace Rondeaux about her new book, Putin's Sledgehammer. Rondeaux, a leading expert on global security and political violence, directs Future Frontlines and the Planetary Politics Initiative at the New America Foundation and teaches at Arizona State University. In Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos (PublicAffairs, May 13,...

Today, we will discuss Merz's declaration of a 'new era' for the German military, the Chagos agreement between the UK and Mauritius, and the jailing of an opposition leader in Georgia amid a crackdown on dissent. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and t...

Today, we will discuss UK experiments to reflect sunlight, the Aide to Ukraine's ex-President Yanukovych who was shot dead in Spain, and Trump's confrontation with South Africa's Ramaphosa over genocide claims. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the...

Today, we will discuss the EU's agreement to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Trump's proposal for a 'Golden Dome' missile shield by the end of his term, and the EU's formal adoption of the 17th round of sanctions against Russia. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events a...

Today, we will discuss Netanyahu's statement that Israel will 'take control' of the entire Gaza Strip, Trump's assertion that Russia and Ukraine will 'immediately start' talks toward a ceasefire, and the US ban on Indian agencies that are 'facilitating illegal immigration.' Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel...

Today, we will discuss Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan's victory in the runoff election in Romania, the ruling Socialist Party's win in Portugal, and Pro-EU centrist Rafal Trzaskowski's narrow lead in the first round of voting in Poland. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant event...

Today, we will discuss the Belgian parliament's decision to scrap its nuclear phaseout plan. No breakthrough is expected from the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul, and 17 individuals are wanted in connection with the deadly Bangkok tower collapse. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most...

Today, we will discuss Putin's decision to skip peace talks in Turkey, Germany's goal to have the 'strongest' military in Europe, and India's move to block Chinese and Turkish news agencies from X. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in eac...

Today, we will discuss the clashes in Tripoli following the killing of a militia leader, Trump's plan to remove US sanctions on Syria, and Greece's tsunami warning after a strong earthquake. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episo...

Today, we will discuss the UN body's finding that Russia is responsible for the downing of flight MH17, the UK sentencing six individuals in a Russian spy ring case, and the PKK's announcement of its intention to disband. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Eur...

Today, we will discuss White South Africans leaving for the US under the Trump refugee plan, Hamas's intention to release a US hostage amidst hopes for a Gaza ceasefire, and reports of 'progress' from Trump’s team following trade talks with China. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most sig...

Today, we will discuss Robert Prevost from the US, who is now Pope Leo XIV. Trump announces a US-UK trade deal amid tariff threats, and the AfD party's 'extremist' label has been suspended. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episod...

Today, we will discuss the start of Russia's ceasefire, the U.S. increasing intelligence collection in Greenland, and the Cardinals failing to agree on the next pope in the first vote. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode int...