Charles Clover
Defence and security correspondent at the Financial Times, reporting on military technology and security issues, here explaining Chinese supply chains for drone components used by Russia and Ukraine.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 13min
US-Iran war boosts Russian oil revenues
Anastasia Stogny, a Russia correspondent tracking Moscow’s economy and energy revenues. Charles Clover, a defence and security analyst on regional military threats. They explore how the US‑Iran war reshaped oil markets and sent extra revenue to Moscow. They discuss Iran’s maritime threats, regional targeting and the wider risks to global oil supply. Central banks’ reactions to energy shocks are also previewed.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 11min
Greenland standoff rattles markets
Robin Wigglesworth, Editor of Alphaville at the Financial Times, discusses the impact of US Treasury holdings as potential leverage against transatlantic tension sparked by Trump's Greenland ambitions. He theorizes about the practical limits of such financial strategies. Charles Clover, the FT's Defence correspondent, reveals how Chinese companies supply drone components to both Russia and Ukraine through complex networks. He highlights legal loopholes and Russian advantages in manufacturing, showcasing the intricate drone war dynamics.
