Arthur Snell
Former British diplomat and host of the Behind the Lines podcast, providing expert analysis on Middle East diplomacy and security during the episode.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 1h 1min
Has Iran won the war?
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, talks youth club investment and UK foreign-policy response. Jake Wallace-Simons, columnist and broadcaster, offers a media-opinion take on US–Iran dynamics. Arthur Snell, former diplomat, gives expert analysis on Middle East diplomacy, Hormuz leverage and regional security. They debate ceasefire terms, strategic winners, NATO strains and how Gulf states may shift alliances.
Jan 23, 2024 • 31min
Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
Today, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations.To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell.Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Razzall brings us all the shocks and surprises from this year’s nominations.
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