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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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Episodes

9 May 2025 | New Pope from the US, US UK Trade deal, and AfD label suspended

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 episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." -...

May 09, 20257 min

8 May 2025 | Russia's ceasefire begins, US Intel collection in Greenland and no new Pope

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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ------...

May 08, 20257 min

7 May 2024 | Update and assessment on the India Pakistan conflict

Today, we will discuss a quick update on the India Pakistan conflict following significnat escliation over night and then look at what might happen next. 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." -------------------------------------...

May 07, 20257 min

6 May 2025 | Peru goldmine massacre, US Military Generals cuts, and Romanian prime minister quits

Today, we will discuss Peru's suspension of gold mining in the north following a massacre, Hegseth's order for a 20% reduction in the number of top Pentagon officers, and the resignation of the Romanian prime minister as Simion pursues the presidency. 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 in...

May 06, 20256 min

5 May 2025 | Right wing politician wins first round in Romania, Zelenskyy calls out Putin, and AfD labelled extremist group

Today, we will discuss that hard-right politician George Simion has won the first round in Romania. Additionally, Zelenskyy states that a ceasefire with Russia is 'possible' at any moment, especially with increased pressure on Moscow. Lastly, the US criticizes Germany for labeling the AfD as 'extremist.' 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 worl...

May 05, 202510 min

2 May 2025 | US cuts public broadcaster funding, China and US trade talks, and Nigerian counter terrorism

Today, we will discuss Trump cutting funding to U.S. public broadcasters NPR and PBS, China's request for 'sincerity' as it evaluates the U.S. tariff offer, and Nigerian state leaders demanding action against Islamist attacks. 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, st...

May 02, 20259 min

1 May 2025 | US Ukraine sign deal, Israel strikes Syria, and lawmaker killed in Kenya

Today, we will discuss the investment deal between the US and Ukraine for natural resources, Israel's strikes on a Syrian extremist group threatening the Druze, and the tragic shooting of a lawmaker in Nairobi. 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...

May 01, 20258 min

30 April 2025 | Pakistan India conflict, NK fires missiles and AfD aide arrested for espionage

Today, we will discuss Pakistan's accusation of India planning a 'military strike' soon, North Korea test-firing missiles from a new warship, and the arrest of a former AfD aide on suspicion of espionage. 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 Int...

Apr 30, 202510 min

29 April 2025 | ICJ looks at Israel, Power outage in Spain and Portugal, and India and Pakistan exchange fire

Today, we will discuss World court examines Israel's ban on UNRWA, Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal, and India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise. 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." ------...

Apr 29, 20259 min

28 April 2025 | NK Troops confirmed in Russia, 11 killed in Vancouver, and Russia open to talks

Today, we will discuss North Korea's confirmation of sending troops to aid Russia, the incident in Vancouver where 11 people were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a festival, and Russia's openness to talks with Ukraine following the 'liberation' of Kursk. 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...

Apr 28, 20258 min

23 April 2025 | UK budget issues, Chinese spying in London, and Trumps final offer

Today, we will discuss Britain's much larger budget deficit for 2024/25 than expected, reports indicate that Chinese spies are 'bugging London's pubs and park benches,' according to security sources, and Trump’s “final offer” demands that Ukraine accept Russian occupation. 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, co...

Apr 23, 20259 min

22 April 2025 | Russia's grey zone operations and UK NZ defence ties

Today, we will discuss several important topics: Russia's involvement in facilitating human trafficking and smuggling operations from Libya to the European Union; an increase in hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe, according to Dutch intelligence; and the strengthening of military ties between Britain and New Zealand as their leaders meet. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most signi...

Apr 22, 20256 min

21 April 2025 | Trump hopes for a deal on Ukraine, a second Signal chat alleged, and Israel's report on killing of medics

Today, we will discuss Trump's hopes for a deal this week on Ukraine. Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in a second Signal chat, and Israel's military found 'professional failures' in the killings of Gaza medics. 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 info...

Apr 21, 20259 min

20 April 2025 | NZSIS investigates journalist, Truce in Ukraine, and anti-Trump protests

Today, we will discuss NZ’s spy agency investigated RNZ journalist's work, Putin declares 'Easter truce' in Ukraine, and US sees widespread anti-Trump protests. 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." ------------------------------...

Apr 20, 20258 min

18 April 2025 | Germany cracks down on protests, Google advertising a monopoly, and France aims to draw in US scientists

Today, we will discuss the German police's investigation into anti-deportation protests, Google's monopolization of online advertising markets according to a US judge, and the influx of applicants for a French program aimed at US scientists. 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...

Apr 18, 20258 min

16 April 2025 | Peace talks continue, China halts purchase of US planes, and Amnesty International's work in China

Today, we will discuss Ukraine, Russia, the ongoing peace talks despite challenges, China's halt on the delivery of Boeing jets from the US, and Amnesty International's reopening of its Hong Kong office 'in exile'. 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...

Apr 16, 20258 min

15 April 2025 | China accuses US of Cyber attacks, Bombing in Greece, and three killed in Pakistan

Today, we will discuss China's accusation of a US cyberattack during the Asian Winter Games, an extremist group claiming responsibility for a railway office attack in Greece, and a blast that killed three police officers in Balochistan. 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 in...

Apr 15, 20258 min

14 April 2025 | Japan population issues, Hungary LGBTQ+ rights, and UK MP wanted in Bangladesh

Today, we will discuss Japan's record population decline, Hungary's constitutional changes targeting LGBTQ rights, and Bangladesh's arrest warrant for a UK MP linked to Hasina. 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." --------------...

Apr 14, 202510 min

11 April 2025 | Iran and US talk, Trouble in the Balkans, and Turkey detains two journalists

Today, we will discuss Iran's perspective on diplomacy in US nuclear talks, the threat to peace in the Western Balkans from new military alliances, and Turkey's detention of two investigative journalists. 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 Int...

Apr 11, 20258 min

10 April 2025 | Ukrainians executed on film, US investigates the FBI and US Russian prisoner swap

Today, we will discuss the execution of four Ukrainians by Russian soldiers on video, the US investigation into a possible FBI link to the Capitol riot, and Russia's release of Ksenia Karelina in a prisoner swap with the US. 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...

Apr 10, 20258 min

9 April 2025 | American academic arrested in Thailand, Top US military officals fired, Russian hackers attack German NGO

Today, we will discuss an American academic arrested in Thailand for insulting the monarchy, the US Defense Secretary firing a top military envoy to NATO, and Germany's suspicion of a Russian cyber attack on a research group. 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, sta...

Apr 09, 20257 min

8 April 2025 | The dire wolf is back, US Iran talks on the table and Chinese fighters in Russia

Today, we will discuss the recreation of the long-extinct dire wolf species by US scientists, Trump’s announcement of the US plans for talks with Iran, and the capture of Chinese men fighting for 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 across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Inte...

Apr 08, 20258 min

7 April 2025 | Russia captures two villages, British MPs denied entry to Israel, and French far-right support Le Pen

Today, we will discuss Russia's claims of capturing two Ukrainian villages, British MPs returning to London after deportations from Israel, and a far-right rally following Marine Le Pen's conviction. 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 Br...

Apr 07, 20257 min

4 April 2025 | China adds tariffs to US goods, Denmark stands strong with Greenland and TikTok still for sale

Today, we will discuss China's 34% duties on U.S. goods, Denmark reiterates to the U.S. that it cannot have Greenland, and TikTok's sale comes down to the wire. 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." ------------------------------...

Apr 04, 20258 min

3 April 2025 | Truce in Myanmar, Netanyahu defies ICC warrant, and NATO members seek assurances

Today, we will discuss the Myanmar Junta's declaration of a truce to facilitate earthquake relief efforts, Netanyahu's defiance of the ICC warrant as he lands in Hungary, and NATO members seeking assurances at the summit. 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 ah...

Apr 03, 20257 min

2 April 2025 | Greece increases defence spending, India and Pakistan exchange fire, and US looks to execute Luigi Mangione

Today, we will discuss Greece's announcement of a drastic defence overhaul, ongoing exchanges of fire between India and Pakistan's armies after an incursion attempt, and the US's pursuit of the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. 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, s...

Apr 02, 20258 min

1 April 2025 | China holds military drills, EU prepares for tariffs, and Moldova expels Russian diplomats

Today, we will discuss China conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan, the EU preparing a strong plan to respond to Trump’s tariffs, and Moldova expelling Russian diplomats for assisting a fugitive MP. 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...

Apr 01, 20257 min

31 March 2025 | Marine Le Pen found guilty, Kremlin says they are open to talks, and Iran vows response if attacked

Today, we will discuss Marine Le Pen being found guilty of embezzlement, the Kremlin's statement that Putin 'remains open' to talks with Trump, and Iran's Khamenei vows to retaliate if Trump's threat is enacted. 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 31, 20258 min

28 March 2025 | Earthquake in Myanmar, air strike in Beirut, and Istanbul mayor's lawyer arrested

Today, we will discuss a powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar, the strikes by Israel on Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire, and the detention of the mayor's lawyer 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 insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ---...

Mar 28, 20257 min

27 March 2025 | Zelenskyy urges strength, Just Stop Oils ends efforts, and top US officals info found online

Today, we will discuss Zelenskyy urging the US and allies to remain strong, Just Stop Oil's efforts to end disruptive climate protests, and a report on top US officials' personal data being available online. 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 27, 20258 min
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