Simon Brook
Journalist and communications consultant who contributes commentary on geopolitics and media-related aspects of current events.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 39min
What would talks between the US and Iran look like?
Simon Brook, journalist and communications consultant offering international affairs analysis. Negar Anger, former US State Department and NSC adviser now a geopolitics fellow. They discuss rising US‑Iran tensions and opening communication channels. Military postures, diplomatic aims and Europe’s options come up. They also touch on summit diplomacy, political theatre, and the possible role of AI in foreign policy.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 41min
As oil prices pass $100 a barrel, the G7 holds off releasing emergency stockpiles
Daniel Rachel, author and historian of music and fascist iconography. Simon Brook, journalist on geopolitics and media. Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor and political commentator. They discuss soaring oil prices, why the G7 held back on reserve releases, US–Europe splits and Iran’s potential leverage. They also debate Russia’s cultural readmission and how musicians flirted with Nazi aesthetics.
Dec 3, 2025 • 59min
Emmanuel Macron’s balancing act on his state visit to China
Simon Brook, a freelance journalist, provides insights into the deadly ‘double tap’ strike on a Venezuelan boat, discussing military command responsibility and the culture of violence. Tom Roundtree, VP at IHG, shares exciting trends in luxury hospitality from Cannes, highlighting Six Senses' expansions and the appeal of Albania as a rising destination. The conversation also touches on urban cycling trends, with cities like Paris transforming infrastructure to promote bike use, revealing insights into safety and regulation challenges.
