What a Nuclear Expert Told Us About Iran's Next Moves
In this week’s episode of One Decision, Laura Holgate, the former U.S. Ambassador to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), joins host Christina Ruffini to break down the uncertain state of Iran’s nuclear program following recent U.S. strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. Ambassador Holgate explains how the IAEA works, why its supervision of nuclear technologies is essential, and how Iran’s current posture puts the world at a dangerous crossroads. Plus, co-host and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove shares insights on the possibility of North Korea sharing testing data with Iran and whether the regime might choose to restart its nuclear program.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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In Brief: Trump & Bibi Meet, UK-EU Shift
This week on One Decision In Brief, Sir Richard Dearlove and Kate McCann upack the high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as the world watches for a potential ceasefire. Plus, Chinese President Xi Jingping's puzzling withdrawal from the global stage and what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron could reveal about Europe's new power dynamic.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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Ex-Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on China, Trump & UK's Future
In this week's episode, hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former chief of Britain's MI6, sit down with Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt, who has served as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary. They discuss what Hunt calls Britain's "crisis of self confidence," what NATO must do to contain Russia and China, and how global instability - from Iran to Taiwan - is reshaping foreign policy. Hunt also reflects on Donald Trump's leadership style, reforming migration policies, and behind-the-scenes moments from Liz Truss's resignation.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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In Brief: What's Next for the Iranian Regime?
In this edition of One Decision In Brief, hosts Christina Ruffini and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, explore the opening of Greenland to U.S. tourism and what locals thinks of American influence. They then dive into the latest tariff tensions between the U.S. and Canada, assess Trump's trade tactics, and unpack reports on Iran's nuclear program after recent airstrikes - questioning whether the regime might rebuild, retreat, or escalate.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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UK Defense Minister on Ukraine After NATO Summit
In this week's episode, hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, wrap up their on-the-ground reporting at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Kate and Richard discuss President Donald Trump's closing press conference, his statements about an Israeli assessment that the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were successful, and the intelligence methods that could support this. Later in the episode, Kate interviews UK Defence Secretary John Healey about his perspective on the summit and President Trump's significant role in the agenda. Plus, Sir Richard and Kate share their favorite moments over the last two days, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's viral moment referring to Donald Trump as "Daddy,” and how a renewed sentiment among European nations for greater defense spending shifted the American president’s attitude towards the alliance.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences.
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Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.