Perri Grace
Disinformation Dispatch: Russia's Partial Mobilisation
In a pre-recorded address at his desk, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russian troops for Ukraine.
ALL EPISODES
The Red Line
- Sep 22
Is Ukraine Winning the War? - Twitter Space Panel
With Ukraine capturing ground in the north it seems like the momentum of the war is firmly in Ukraine's favour. What challenges still await?
The Red Line
- Sep 8
The Last Soviet: Russia, Then and Now - Twitter Space Panel
The death of Mikhail Gorbachev closes a long chapter in Russian history. We speak with two people uniquely qualified to reflect on his life.
The Red Line
- Sep 5
Episode 77. The Cyber War in Ukraine
Many expected Russia to trample Ukraine on the cyber front. The defenders have not only held their ground but are taking the fight to Russia
The Red Line
- Jul 25
Episode 74. The Black Market for Nuclear Weapons
The collapse of the USSR brought about a period within Russia of unbridled chaos, devolving into a free-for-all amongst citizens unsure wher
Perri Grace
- Jul 1
Disinformation Dispatch: Russia's Campaigns Across Africa
While international eyes are trained on Moscow’s moves in Ukraine, Russia is attempting to revive Soviet-era ties with African states.
The Red Line
- Jun 27
Episode 72. Can Europe Survive Without Russian Gas?
The EU can stand with Ukraine as it turns away from Russian gas but will it mean tying an economic anchor around the continent's neck?
The Red Line
- Jun 6
Putin's Most Likely Successor: Live Twitter Space Panel
With multiple attempts being made on Putin's life, many are asking who would be his most likely successor. Listen to our panel discuss here.
Perri Grace
- Jun 5
Disinformation Dispatch: Gendered Propaganda
Dissemination of false information attacking women is on the rise. We spoke to academic expert Dr Emma Briant to unpack the issues at play.
Perri Grace
- May 12
War in the North: Norwegian Front
With Sweden and Finland considering joining NATO, can Norway offer an example of how to keep the peace with Russia in Scandinavia?
The Red Line
- May 2
Episode 68. How Effective are Economic Sanctions?
What happens when sanctions are applied to a major economy like Russia? Will this be the action that shakes the US's economic hegemony?
Perri Grace
- May 1
War in Ukraine: Kadyrov’s Disinformation Dispatch
The Chechen leader's facade is faltering: Ramadov Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has been slowly exposed as a Kremlin propaganda tool.
Daniela Žuvela
- Apr 12
Invasion Aftershocks in the Western Balkans: Part 1
The Western Balkans have long been a battleground for influence, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted up the pressure.
Perri Grace
- Mar 15
War in Ukraine: Kremlin's disinformation dispatch
What is Russia’s disinformation strategy in Ukraine, and how does it compare to the Kremlin’s efforts in other countries?
Nicholas J. Myers
- Mar 9
Will Russia Trample into Moldova?
The historical similarities between Moldova and Ukraine raises the prospect of Russia simply extending its invasion across the border.
Red Line Producer
- Dec 26, 2021
Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten Front
With the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.
Red Line Producer
- Nov 14, 2021
Episode 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 Grace
- Nov 3, 2021
Putin's Playbook: Africa
The Kremlin has entered the growing battle for power and influence in Africa through disinformation, arms exports, energy projects and PMCs.
Red Line Producer
- Oct 31, 2021
Episode 55. The Privatisation of Warfare: Russian PMC Operations in Africa
Warfare is becoming increasingly privatised, and there is no framework to deal with it. We look at Wagner's operations in Africa and at sea.
Perri Grace
- Sep 24, 2021
Putin's Playbook: Germany
With Merkel departing after 16 years at Germany's helm, Putin is deploying his German playbook in full force. The Red Line investigates.
Perri Grace
- Aug 31, 2021
Putin's Playbook: Disinformation and Dependency in Finland
Finland is the focus of increasing Russian disinformation and infiltration campaigns. The Red Line analyses Putin's Finland playbook.
Red Line Producer
- Apr 4, 2021
Episode 40. Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia (A War for the Crossroads)
Georgia is at the heart of its region's geopolitics, smashed between three expanding areas of influence from Moscow, Ankara and Tehran.
Robbie Sutton
- Jan 24, 2021
Episode 35. Ukraine and the War in the East
The annexation of Crimea marked a new age in the region, and illustrated what the Kremlin was willing to do to stop Ukraine moving westward.
Red Line Producer
- Nov 2, 2020
Episode 29. Who Controls the Caspian Sea?
The Caspian Sea is a region of rising importance. We tackle its history, economics, military situation and geopolitics going forward.