One Decision

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor and hardline foreign-policy advocate, warns Iran could fragment and outlines regional ripple effects. Mark Hertling, retired U.S. Army lieutenant general with Iraq operational experience, stresses post-strike planning and lessons from disbanding armies. They debate power vacuums, Gulf states' moves, Iran retaliation, and wider impacts on Russia, China, energy and alliances.

Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6 and senior intelligence figure, offers strategic analysis of the strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei. He discusses regional fallout, martyrdom and succession, the weakened state of Iran’s proxies, China and Russia’s calculations, and how US and Israeli intelligence capabilities made the operation possible.

Mike Baker, former CIA covert operations officer who ran intelligence work in hostile zones and hosts The President's Daily Brief, assesses global flashpoints. He discusses U.S. military buildup near Iran and likely strike scenarios. He examines continued U.S. intelligence support to Ukraine and why Moscow may keep fighting. He also outlines Cuba’s deepening crisis and regional implications.

A Supreme Court decision wipes out a major tariff plan and the hosts map possible legal and political routes forward. They explore how the ruling reshapes trade talks and global negotiations. Discussion shifts to US pressure on Mexico after a cartel leader’s killing and potential anti‑cartel actions. The role and relevance of a new Board of Peace versus the United Nations is also examined.

Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, offers his take on Prince Andrew’s arrest and what it means for UK security. He discusses reputational fallout for the monarchy, risks of classified disclosures tied to commercial dealings, comparisons to other vulnerable politicians, and geopolitical threads from the Epstein files to strategic bases and Iran.

Yun Sun, director of the China Program at the Stimson Center and noted China policy analyst, discusses cross-strait tensions. She highlights the PLA's amphibious readiness and recent purges. She outlines why 2026 could be a narrow window for Beijing, considers regional responses from the U.S., Japan and South Korea, and lists observable warning signs to watch.

A deep dive into Germany's dramatic constitutional shift toward massive, debt-funded defence spending. A look at rising German influence in European military strategy and talks about nuclear posture. Discussion of UK naval and industrial readiness as Britain risks falling behind. Tensions between the US and Iran and shifting political alliances in Europe are also explored.

Michael Allen, a former NSC official and national security strategist, discusses rising US-Iran tensions and why limited US-Israeli strikes could be imminent. He explores Iran and US negotiation limits, how protests factor into strategy, Netanyahu’s push for action, and the Donbas sticking point shaping Russia-Ukraine talks. He also examines Europe’s slow defense buildup.

Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6 and international affairs analyst, breaks down high-stakes fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files in UK politics. He discusses Iran’s tactic of waiting out US pressure and the legacy of past nuclear talks. He also examines why Ukraine refuses to cede Donbas and how Russia’s economy and manpower strains shape the conflict.

Rasmus Jarlov, Chair of the Defence Committee in the Danish Parliament and former politician, explains why Denmark refused territorial demands over Greenland. He discusses U.S. interest in Greenland, doubts about America’s reliability for NATO defense, shifting European defense spending, strained transatlantic trust, and how Copenhagen and Nuuk grew closer amid the controversy.