Mikey Kay

Jean, BBC's Seoul correspondent with expert insights into North Korea, and Mikey Kay, a seasoned counterterrorism analyst, dive into the dynamics of a growing alliance between Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un, and Vladimir Putin. They unravel the intricate power plays in Asia, discussing how these leaders are strategically positioning themselves against the West. The podcast also examines the implications of their military collaboration and the challenges facing global security, especially amid rising tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances.

Mikey Kay, a former Royal Air Force member and current presenter of the BBC's Security Brief, dives into the fallout from Lord Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Kay discusses the implications of Mandelson's regret over his associations with Epstein, who he called a 'charismatic criminal liar.' The conversation also shifts to global security concerns, especially following Poland's dramatic response to Russian drones crossing its airspace. Kay provides insights on the evolving military landscape and the strategic significance of drone technology.

Caroline Davies, BBC Islamabad correspondent, tracks fuel price spikes in Pakistan. Katie Watson, BBC reporter in Doha, covers Gulf damage and a subdued Holy Week in Jerusalem. Mikey Kay, BBC News presenter and military aviation analyst, digs into Iran’s claimed downing of a US jet. Also: threats to desalination plants, food inflation, and the mystery of octopus mating.

Olga Ivshina, a BBC Russian journalist covering the war in Ukraine, and Mikey Kay, a former British military officer, discuss pressing issues surrounding the conflict. They dive into the weakened state of the Russian military and whether Germany will provide Taurus missiles to aid Ukraine. The conversation also highlights the ongoing crisis of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia and the challenges of tracing their whereabouts. Innovative drone warfare strategies and the geopolitical implications of long-range missiles are also at the forefront of their discussion.

In this dialogue, Stephanie Baker, a senior writer for Bloomberg and author of ‘Punishing Putin’, shares insights on Washington's potential responses to the recent Russian missile strike on a Kyiv government building. Mikey Kay, former strategic military planner, analyzes the strike's implications and security challenges. They discuss the complexities of sanctions, the evolving conflict, and the urgent calls for Western support as Ukraine faces mounting pressures. A captivating exploration of diplomacy, military strategy, and international relations unfolds.