Perri GraceDec 30, 2021Conflicts to Watch in 2022A look ahead at 2022 and the key conflicts to watch, from The Red Line's Senior Researcher and Analyst Perri Grace
Owen SwiftDec 26, 2021Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten FrontWith the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.
Robbie SuttonNov 30, 2021Episode 57. Sri Lanka: The End of NeutralitySri Lanka has for decades experienced crisis after crisis, but throughout it all remained steadfastly neutral, but can Colombo keep going.
Marisa RafterNov 21, 2021Executive Briefing: Indonesia: The Balance of Power in AsiaIndonesia is at the heart of the current great power contest, yet its trade and bilateral relations with the US are severely lacking.
Owen SwiftNov 14, 2021Episode 56. Could NATO Defend the Baltic States?The Baltic Republics are NATO's most difficult defence commitment. We look at Russian and NATO capacities, and what a war would look like.
Perri GraceNov 3, 2021Putin's Playbook: AfricaThe Kremlin has entered the growing battle for power and influence in Africa through disinformation, arms exports, energy projects and PMCs.
Owen SwiftOct 31, 2021Episode 55. The Privatisation of Warfare: Russian PMC Operations in AfricaWarfare is becoming increasingly privatised, and there is no framework to deal with it. We look at Wagner's operations in Africa and at sea.
Owen SwiftOct 17, 2021Episode 54. Algeria: The Powderkeg of North AfricaAlgeria has long fought for the leadership of North Africa. We look at the bubbling conflict between them and Morocco.
Luke JamesOct 12, 2021Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia strategically welcome Afghan refugees The program to give refuge to people escaping Afghanistan has help in the Western Balkans. What are the strategic aims behind this?
Owen SwiftOct 3, 2021Episode 53. Vietnam: Frontline of the South China SeaVietnam is quickly become the new frontline in the South China Sea, with the nation standing in the direct path of an expansionist China.
Luke JamesSep 30, 2021Why the Georgian Local Elections MatterGeorgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.
Perri GraceSep 24, 2021Putin's Playbook: GermanyWith Merkel departing after 16 years at Germany's helm, Putin is deploying his German playbook in full force. The Red Line investigates.
Owen SwiftSep 19, 2021Episode 52. The Future of Space WarfareThe frontier of space militarisation and warfare has become increasingly competitive, with consequences for terrestrial geopolitics.
Owen SwiftSep 5, 2021Episode 51. Belarus: The Next Crimea?Protests in 2020 shook the Belarusian political system, which has been ruled by one man since 1994. Where is Belarus headed?
Perri GraceAug 31, 2021Putin's Playbook: Disinformation and Dependency in FinlandFinland is the focus of increasing Russian disinformation and infiltration campaigns. The Red Line analyses Putin's Finland playbook.
Owen SwiftAug 22, 2021Episode 50. The Splitting of Cyprus: Turkey vs GreeceWe look at the centuries old battle for Cyprus. While the conflict is currently stagnant, the discovery of new gas fields may reignite it.
Daniela ŽuvelaAug 16, 2021Kyrgyzstan’s Looming Death Spiral: President Japarov and the future of Central Asia The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.
Owen SwiftAug 8, 2021Episode 49. Brazil's War in the FavelasBrazil's increasingly tense politics must grapple with the looming financial crisis. We look at the outlook for Brazil over the next decade.
Perri GraceJul 28, 2021Mali's Dark Shadow: Inside JNIMMali is seeing its worst period of unrest in decades, and an alliance of militant organisations is building its strength in the shadows.
Owen SwiftJul 25, 2021Episode 48. The Shattering of Ethiopia - The War in TigrayThe Tigray conflict has decimated Ethtiopia's army, sent the country toward the brink, and may reignite conflicts throughout Africa.
Owen SwiftJul 11, 2021Episode 47. The Resurgence of Africa's Conflict DiamondsConflict diamonds have seen a revival as a currency for arms sales, military contracts, and illicit services. The Red Line investigates.
Daniela ŽuvelaJun 28, 2021Building Peace on Shifting Sands: Shaping a Stable YemenAs Yemen enters its seventh year of protracted conflict, efforts to reach some form of peace agreement are finally beginning to bear fruit.
Owen SwiftJun 27, 2021Episode 46. The UAE's Red Sea StrategyAs the world marches away from oil, the pressure is building for the United Arab Emirates to secure their future while they still can.
Perri GraceJun 21, 2021China’s Madagascar: Vanilla Wars and the Fight for Indian Ocean InfluenceMadagascar is torn between a vanilla mafia, a corrupt government, and growing geopolitical competition between China and India.