Today, we will discuss day three of the Iran-Israel conflict, how close Iran is to obtaining a nuclear bomb, and the US police arresting a suspected shooter of Minnesota lawmakers. 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." ----------...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min
Today, we will discuss, Iran has targeted Israel with several waves of long-range missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear sites. Israel also launched new strikes on Tehran early Saturday. 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 ...
Jun 14, 2025•7 min
Today, we will discuss that Israel has launched strikes on Iran, the country's defence minister said. The development comes after US President Donald Trump had warned Israel could soon hit Iran's nuclear sites. 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...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min
Today, we will discuss Prime Minister Tusk's pro-EU government winning a confidence vote, South Korea halting propaganda broadcasts along its border, and Northern Ireland leaders urging an end to the anti-Romanian riots. 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 ahe...
Jun 12, 2025•7 min
Today, we will discuss how Russia's war effort depends on sanctions pressure, a top police official states that AfD membership is incompatible with police service, and Malta has sentenced two men to life in prison for their roles in a journalist's murder. 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...
Jun 11, 2025•8 min
Today, we will discuss Xi's call for stronger ties with South Korea, Canada's boost in defense spending to meet NATO's 2% target early, and the NATO chief's call for a stronger, fairer, and more lethal alliance. 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 "...
Jun 10, 2025•7 min
Today, we will discuss Zelenskyy's statement that Putin seeks the 'total defeat' of Ukraine rather than pursuing peace. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirms that Israel has intercepted a Gaza aid ship. Additionally, Italians are voting on changes to citizenship rules and labour laws. 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 ...
Jun 09, 2025•8 min
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 Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant eve...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." -----...
Jun 06, 2025•8 min
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 the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, an...
Jun 05, 2025•9 min
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 Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahea...
Jun 04, 2025•8 min
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 Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay a...
Jun 03, 2025•7 min
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 across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed...
Jun 02, 2025•7 min
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 events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay inform...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—w...
May 30, 2025•8 min
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 across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, s...
May 29, 2025•9 min
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 into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ---...
May 28, 2025•7 min
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 Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahe...
May 27, 2025•7 min
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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—w...
May 26, 2025•7 min
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, 2025), she examines the rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group, revealing how criminal netw...
May 24, 2025•51 min
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 the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with ...
May 23, 2025•9 min
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 world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "T...
May 22, 2025•8 min
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 across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed...
May 21, 2025•8 min
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 distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, c...
May 20, 2025•7 min
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 events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay infor...
May 19, 2025•6 min
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 significant events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical ins...
May 16, 2025•7 min
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 each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Brie...
May 15, 2025•8 min
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 episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ...
May 14, 2025•6 min
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 Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ah...
May 13, 2025•9 min
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 significant events across Europe and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insigh...
May 12, 2025•7 min
