Ben Judah
Journalist and former government adviser who worked on foreign policy issues including the Chagos matter and writes on geopolitics and British strategy.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 32min
Should the phrase "special relationship" be banned?
Ben Judah, journalist, author and ex-Foreign Office special adviser, offers sharp analysis on Anglo-American ties. He questions whether the phrase 'special relationship' still fits. He discusses US unpredictability under Trump, the erosion of bipartisan foreign-policy consensus, and why Britain might pivot toward deeper European and Franco-British cooperation.
Nov 13, 2023 • 41min
From Islamism to Nationalism | Interview: Ben Judah
Ben Judah, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and author, discusses the future of Saudi Arabia, its royal family, and the challenges faced by Jews in Europe. Topics covered include Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts, concerns about the country's future, ideological battles against Islamism, MBS's perspective on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe.
Feb 28, 2026 • 56min
Ben Judah - The Most Controversial Island That Is Splitting The West
Ben Judah, journalist and former government adviser on foreign policy, explains the geopolitics behind the Chagos Islands deal. He unpacks Diego Garcia's strategic military value. He discusses UN rulings, US pressure, China’s influence in the Indian Ocean, and proposals to rethink Britain’s overseas territories.
