Sir William Patey
Former British ambassador to multiple Middle Eastern and African states with expertise in diplomacy and international affairs, appearing as a guest analyst on the episode.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 37min
Has Iraq joined the war against the US and Israel?
Sir William Patey, a seasoned former British ambassador with deep Middle East expertise, and Nina Dos Santos, an experienced international broadcaster turned communications analyst, discuss Iraq's rare double-summoning of US and Iranian envoys. They cover proxy activity and civilian harm, oil export disruptions and economic fallout, Kurdish limits on retaliation, and wider geopolitical moves by Hungary, Taiwan and changing holiday habits.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 37min
Have power dynamics in the Middle East shifted for good?
In this engaging discussion, historian Erin O'Halloran and former diplomat Sir William Patey analyze the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East. They delve into Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharah's visit to the White House and the implications of his reform prospects. The conversation highlights US diplomatic strategies, the risks to minorities in Syria, and Iraq's election challenges, emphasizing the importance of voter participation despite low turnout. Insights on geopolitics and domestic stability paint a vivid picture of a rapidly evolving region.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 36min
ICE in Europe, Nato’s role in Afghanistan and the future of transatlantic co-operation
Tessa Szyszkowitz, a UK correspondent and commentator on British and European politics, and Sir William Patey, a former ambassador with deep diplomatic and security experience, discuss ICE agents at Milan’s Olympic security, debates over US intelligence and defence reliability, NATO’s role in Afghanistan, and ideas for stronger European defence cooperation.
