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The Intel Brief

Daniel // HM Intelligencehmintelligence.org
Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Each episode, our expert analysts distil the day’s most significant events across Europe and the world into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead — with "The Intel Briefing."
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26 March 2025 | Pakistan cracks down on media, German police raid terror group, and Russia agrees to Black Sea deal

Today, we will discuss a Pakistani journalist charged amid a press freedom crackdown, German police raids targeting an Eritrean terror group, and Russia confirming a ceasefire in the Black Sea. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing...

Mar 26, 20257 min

25 March 2025 | US use of Signal, Trump plans for tariffs and Japan orders end of a Church

Today, we will discuss Trump's team's use of signals, Trump's plans for a 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil buyers, and a Japanese court's order to dissolve the Unification Church. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ---------------...

Mar 25, 20257 min

24 March 2025 | UN warns of AIDs deaths, Russia and US talk ceasefire and 1100 people detained in Istanbul

Today, we will discuss the UN's warning that millions more will die from AIDS after cuts by the US, the discussions of a ceasefire between Russia and the US, and the fact that more than 1,100 people have been detained during protests in Istanbul. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insight...

Mar 24, 20257 min

21 March 2025 | Heathrow power cut, Hungary opposition gives interview about change and Germany captures Russian oil tanker

Today, we will discuss the uncertainty regarding power restoration at London's Heathrow, the opposition leader Magyar stating that the majority desires a new Hungary, and Germany's seizure of a suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay ...

Mar 21, 20258 min

20 March 2025 | US Hapiness ranking drops, Germany warns travellers to the US and Israel launches limited offensive in gaza

Today, we will discuss the US happiness ranking, which has hit an all-time low, Germany's rise in rankings, Germany's updated travel advice for the US after its citizens were detained, and Israel's launch of a new 'limited' ground operation. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. St...

Mar 20, 20257 min

19 March 2025 | Trump and Putin call, Türkiye detain Istanbul mayor, and Rwanda and DRC hold talks

Today, we will discuss Trump's and Putin's support for an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, Turkey's detention of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu in a corruption probe, and the talks held by the Presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo in Qatar. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay infor...

Mar 19, 20258 min

18 March 2025 | Russian arson attack in Lithuania, Nightclub fire in North Macedonia, and Israeli strikes in Gaza

Today, we will discuss Lithuania's accusation that Russia is behind the arson attack on an IKEA store, North Macedonia's investigation into a deadly nightclub blaze, and Israel's lethal wave of airstrikes across Gaza following the stalled ceasefire talks. 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 into clear, concise, and critica...

Mar 18, 20257 min

17 March 2025 | Belgium and Rwanda expell diplomats, Serbian government deny weapon use, Trump vows strikes on Yemen

Today, we will discuss Belgium and Rwanda expelling diplomats over the DR Congo conflict, the Serbian government denying the use of a 'sonic weapon' at a protest, and the Trump administration vowing to conduct 'unrelenting' strikes on Houthis in Yemen. 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 into clear, concise, and critical i...

Mar 17, 20258 min

14 March 2025 | Trump still wants Greenland, Iranian nuclear talks, and Armenia and Azerbaijan peace talks

Today, we will discuss Trump's statement to the NATO chief regarding the US need for Greenland, as well as the nuclear talks involving diplomats from China, Russia, and Iran. Additionally, Armenia and Azerbaijan have concluded their peace talks. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights...

Mar 14, 20258 min

13 March 2025 | Taiwan to crackdown on Chinese influence, DRC and M23 peace talks, Bosnia issues arrest warrant for Dodik

Today, we will discuss the Taiwanese leader's promises to counter Chinese infiltration, peace talks in Angola involving DR Congo and M23 rebels, and Bosnia's issuance of an arrest warrant for Serb leader Dodik. Watch our video on the M23 conflict in the DRC here: https://youtu.be/0zbxKZY5iVQ 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 epi...

Mar 13, 20258 min

12 March 2025 | Netherlands apposes defence spending, EU to deport more migrants, and US await Russia's response

Today, we will discuss Dutch lawmakers' objections to the EU's multibillion defense proposal, the EU's plans to deport more migrants, and the US is 'eagerly awaiting' a Russian response to the ceasefire proposal. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with ...

Mar 12, 20258 min

11 March 2025 | Duterte arrested in Manila, Student protests in Serbia, and US to pay aid bill of $2 billion

Today, we will discuss Duterte's arrest at Manila Airport due to an ICC warrant, student protesters blocking a public TV station in Serbia, and the Trump administration being ordered to pay $2 billion in aid. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The...

Mar 11, 20258 min

10 March 2025 | Russia expels UK diplomats, Hostile navy drills in Gulf of Oman, and US leads world in arms exports

Today, we will discuss the expulsion of two British diplomats by Russia, the annual joint naval drills launched by Iran, China, and Russia, and the increase in US dominance as the world's largest arms exporter. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "T...

Mar 10, 20257 min

7 March 2025 | Dodik rejects court summons, Chinese spies identify in the Philippines, and Trump comments on Greenland again

Today, we will discuss Bosnian Serb leader Dodik's rejection of a court summons, the Philippines investigation into a network of hundreds of alleged Chinese spies, and Trump's comments on Greenland once again. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "Th...

Mar 07, 20259 min

6 March 2025 | Six arrested in Romania, TSMA invests in the US, and Hamas unhappy with Trumps comments

Today, we will discuss Six arrested over alleged coup plot in Romania, TSMC investment 'historic moment' for US-Taiwan ties, and, Hamas says Trump threats endanger ceasefire with Israel. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ----...

Mar 06, 20257 min

5 March 2025 | Officals detained in South Sudan, Terror suspect captured in Pakistan, and EU propose defence spending plan

Today, we will discuss the arrest of a minister and a general in South Sudan, Trump announces the capture of the Kabul airport bombing orchestrator, and the EU's von der Leyen proposes an €800 billion defense plan. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—wit...

Mar 05, 20259 min

4 March 2025 | Trump pauses aid, Taiwan backs US support, and Trump confirms tariffs

Today, we will discuss Trump's order to pause US military aid to Ukraine, Taiwan's assertion that it is 'impossible' for the US to abandon the Indo-Pacific, and Trump's confirmation that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay infor...

Mar 04, 20258 min

3 March 2025 | UN worries about the US, Arab nations criticise Israel, and Gotland water sabotaged

Today, we will discuss the UN rights chief's concerns about the new political direction in the US, Arab nations and aid groups criticising Israel's blockade on Gaza aid, and the Swedish police probing a sabotage attempt on water supplies in Gotland. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insi...

Mar 03, 20259 min

28 February 2025 | UK and US meeting, Thailand deports Uyghurs, and Israeli military admits fault

Today, we will discuss what Starmer and Trump talked about in Washington, Thailand's criticism for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, and the Israeli military's admission of failure to anticipate the Hamas attack. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "Th...

Feb 28, 20259 min

27 February 2025 | Austria forms government, Taiwan reports Chinese activity, and Tate brothers leave Romania

Today, we will discuss the formation of a coalition by centrist parties in Austria without the far-right. Additionally, Taiwan has reported a significant Chinese aerial deployment. Lastly, Andrew Tate and his brother have been allowed to leave Romania. 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 into clear, concise, and critical i...

Feb 27, 20259 min

26 February 2025 | Arrest in Romania, Ukraine/US mineral deal, and drama in Bosnia

In today's discussion, we will cover the arrest of a Romanian presidential candidate, information on the Ukraine/US mineral deal, and the sentencing of Bosnian Serb leader Dodik for defying the peace envoy. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The I...

Feb 26, 20258 min

25 February 2025 | Morocco stops terror attack, Yoon faces final hearing, and aid challenges in Sudan

In today's discussion, we will cover Morocco's announcement that it has dismantled an 'Islamic State' cell, South Korea's President Yoon facing his final impeachment hearing, and Doctors Without Borders halting operations in a famine-stricken displacement camp. 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 into clear, concise, and c...

Feb 25, 20259 min

24 February 2025 | German election, Zelenskyy offers to resign, and EU leaders visit Kyiv

In today's discussion, we will cover the results of the German election, Zelenskyy’s offer to resign in exchange for NATO membership, and European leaders gathering in Kyiv to commemorate three years of war. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The ...

Feb 24, 20259 min

Weekend Special | Shooting the shit with Tom an AI programmer | Talking about DeepSeek

In this weekend special on the Intel Breif I chatted with Tom, a AI programmer to talk about all things DeepSeek, what it is, why it crashed the markets, and what are the security concerns. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." -...

Feb 22, 202534 min

21 February 2025 | Cable damage in Batlic sea, Chinese naval drills, and explosions in Tel Aviv

Today, we will discuss Sweden's investigation into new reports of damage to Baltic Sea cables, concerns sparked by Chinese naval 'live-fire' drills, and explosions that struck empty buses in a Tel Aviv suburb. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "Th...

Feb 21, 20258 min

20 February 2025 | JD Vance and Donald Trump remarks on Ukraine and Europe

Today, we will discuss the recent remarks by JD Vance and Donald Trump on Ukraine and Europe. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instag...

Feb 20, 202511 min

19 February 2025 | Iran jails two Brits, 200 killed by paramilitary in Sudan, and 7 killed in attack in Pakistan

Today, we will discuss the following topics: Iran claims that a jailed British couple has been charged with espionage; at least 200 people have been killed in a paramilitary attack in Sudan; and gunmen have killed seven Punjabis in a bus attack in Pakistan. 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 into clear, concise, and criti...

Feb 19, 20259 min

18 February 2025 | US and Russia meet, Israel discuss ceasefire, and M23 control Bukavu

Today, we will discuss the talks between US and Russian diplomats in Riyadh, the Israel Security Cabinet's discussion on the next phase of the Gaza truce, and the increasing pressure on Rwanda as M23 seizes Bukavu. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—wit...

Feb 18, 20259 min

17 February 2025 | Serbia protests, US and EU security divide, and UK open to send troops to Ukraine

Today, we will discuss how Serbia's student protesters organize their fight for justice, the significant divide between the US and EU that has opened up in Munich, and the UK's willingness to offer peacekeeping troops. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead...

Feb 17, 20258 min

14 February 2025 | IED kills 10 in Pakistan, Nigeria approves $200 million for healthcare, and Munich attack linked to Islam

Today, we will discuss at least 10 workers killed in a blast in Balochistan, Pakistan; Nigeria approves $200 million to compensate for gaps created by US aid cuts; and the Munich car ramming suspect is believed to have had an Islamist motive. 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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. S...

Feb 14, 20258 min
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