The Russia-Ukraine war has stripped away long-held assumptions about military power, exposing what works, what fails, and what adapts under pressure.In these episodes, Olena Kryzhanivska examines the shifts that defined 2025: the growing dominance of low-cost, scalable weapons, the declining advantage of legacy platforms, and the speed at which warfare now evolves through constant battlefield feedback.We discuss Ukraine’s move to open arms exports, its implications for the global defense market, and how deterrence and escalation are being reshaped one step at a time.This is not theory, it’s the blueprint of how future wars will be fought.For more insights, follow Olena’s essential reporting at <a href="https://ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ukraine’s Arms Monitor on this link</a>.

Ep.148 The Transformation of Modern Warfare in the Context of the Russia-Ukraine War - Part-II | Olena Kryzhanivska

Ep.147 The Transformation of Modern Warfare in the Context of the Russia-Ukraine War - Part-I | Olena Kryzhanivska

Some conversations don’t stay confined to the moment they’re spoken.They linger. They unsettle. They reopen memories.This episode was one of those.As DHURANDHAR, one of the latest Indian films exploring the world of espionage, moves audiences with its depiction of intelligence operations. One particular sequence, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, hit closer to home than expected. For me, it triggered an emotional wave that went far beyond cinema. That moment shaped the tone of this conversation and turned it into something deeply personal.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Colonel (Rtd.) Bhupinder Shahi, a retired Indian Army officer and the military consultant behind DHURANDHAR. Together, we peel back the layers between what intelligence work looks like on screen, and what it truly demands in reality.This is not a glamorous spy story.It’s a grounded, human conversation about discipline, secrecy, emotional burden, and responsibility. Colonel Shahi speaks candidly about:<ol><li>How far cinematic espionage drifts from real intelligence operations</li><li>The mindset and psychological rigor required to operate in India’s security ecosystem</li><li>Why secrecy is not a choice, but a culture</li><li>The weight he carried while ensuring DHURANDHAR portrayed intelligence work responsibly</li><li>Scenes that come closest to the real emotional pressure faced by intelligence professionals</li><li>And the single most misunderstood truth young viewers should know before romanticising the world of spies</li></ol>At its core, this episode explores a difficult balance:How do you tell national security stories honestly, without exposing what must remain unsaid?Listen closely. Some stories aren’t meant to entertain. They’re meant to be felt.

Ep.146 The Real Spies Behind the Screen: Inside DHURANDHAR | Colonel (Veteran) Bhupinder Shahi

Spies don’t work alone. And neither does intelligence.In this two-part episode, The Shadow Network of Spies, Dr. Ecaterina Matoi takes us inside the hidden world of intelligence cooperation against Hamas, where satellites, intercepted messages, and human sources converge across borders.From why even the most powerful intelligence agencies can’t track Hamas alone, to how Israel, the U.S., and regional partners share secrets under extreme time pressure, this episode unpacks what intelligence cooperation really looks like beyond the movies. We explore missed warnings, hard moral decisions in urban warfare, and how evolving militant networks tied to Iran and Hezbollah are reshaping the intelligence game.This is a rare, clear-eyed look at how modern spy networks work, what they get right, where they fail, and what comes next as the shadow war continues.

Ep.145 The Shadow Network of Spies: Intelligence Cooperation Against Hamas - Part-II | Dr. Ecaterina Matoi 

Ep.144 The Shadow Network of Spies: Intelligence Cooperation Against Hamas - Part-I | Dr. Ecaterina Matoi 

In this two-part special, we explore why Fiji, among all Pacific Island nations, stands uniquely positioned to pursue a national space program, and whether this is a bold geopolitical move or an existential response to rising climate threats - with Marçal Sanmartí. From great-power competition involving India, Japan, U.S., and China to the dual-use dilemmas of satellites that serve both disaster relief and defense, this episode examines the strategic tightrope Fiji must walk.We also tackle the big questions:<ul><li>Does Fiji have the legal, technical, and human capital to govern a space agency?</li><li>Can its “friends to all, enemies to none” doctrine withstand escalating Indo-Pacific rivalries?</li><li>Is there a sustainable economic model behind its space ambitions, or a looming fiscal burden?</li><li>And what ethical framework is needed before the nation takes the final leap into orbit?</li></ul>A must-listen for anyone tracking space policy, Pacific geopolitics, and the future of small-nation sovereignty in the space age.

Ep.143 Pacific Launchpad: Space, Strategy & Sovereignty - Part-II | Marçal Sanmartí

Ep.142 Pacific Launchpad: Space, Strategy & Sovereignty - Part-I | Marçal Sanmartí

A simmering flashpoint in the Americas is entering a dangerous new phase, and we’re breaking it down with someone who knows the playbook from the inside. Former <a href="https://www.cia.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)</a> officer <a href="https://www.war.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/1415681/michael-mick-p-mulroy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael (Mick) Patrick Mulroy</a> joins us to unpack the intelligence priorities, covert authorities, and geopolitical fault lines shaping the escalating U.S.-Venezuela confrontation.From reported CIA-authorized lethal operations to U.S. warships edging closer to Venezuelan waters, this episode explores whether Washington’s actions are truly about counter-narcotics or the opening moves of a deeper regime-pressure strategy. We dive into the credibility of narco-network claims, the risks of accidental escalation, the legal guardrails around covert action, and how regional players like Colombia, Cuba, Russia, and China could tilt the balance.Fast-moving, high-stakes, and rarely discussed in public, this is the inside briefing you won’t get anywhere else.

Ep.141 Inside the U.S.-Venezuela Standoff: A Former CIA Officer Breaks It Down | Michael (Mick) Patrick Mulroy

In an era where digital continuity defines national resilience, <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a> stands at the forefront of ensuring that mission-critical services never go dark. In this episode, Mr. Omkar Nikam sits down with Mr. Raghid Nabil Shanti, Senior Sales Manager at <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a> to explore how the company is redefining disaster recovery solutions for governments, broadcasters, and playout service providers across the MENA region.From satellite redundancy and secure teleport infrastructure to cloud-enabled recovery and managed services, the discussion dives deep into how <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a> safeguards communication lifelines during crises, ensuring that information, governance, and media continuity are maintained no matter the circumstance.Listeners will gain insights into:<ul><li>The growing importance of operational resilience for government and broadcast networks.</li><li>How <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a>’s dual-satellite infrastructure (Es’hail-1 and Es’hail-2) and Tier 4-certified teleport deliver unparalleled backup and failover capabilities.</li><li>Real-world examples of how broadcasters like Al Rayyan TV maintained uninterrupted operations through <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a>’s disaster recovery ecosystem.</li><li>The company’s expanding cloud and multi-orbit strategy, paving the way for Es’hail-3 and beyond.</li></ul>Mr. Raghid also shares exclusive updates on <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a>’s latest milestones, from new media channel onboardings and regional partnerships with entities like Viasat Energy Services (RigNet Oman) and Gulfsat Communications, to achieving WTA Tier 4 Teleport Certification, a global benchmark in reliability and security.As Qatar continues advancing its National Vision 2030, this episode showcases how <a href="https://www.eshailsat.qa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Es’hailSat</a> is enabling the region’s shift from a carbon-based to a knowledge-based digital economy, empowering governments, broadcasters, and enterprises with independent, secure, and resilient satellite connectivity.Discover how Es’hailSat’s Tier 4-certified Teleport and dual-satellite infrastructure can strengthen your operational resilience.From disaster recovery and playout services to secure government communications, Es’hailSat delivers unmatched reliability and flexibility across the MENA region. Access the official 2025 Teleport Services Flyer <a href="https://eshailsatqa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jsalita_eshailsat_qa/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fjsalita%5Feshailsat%5Fqa%2FDocuments%2F2025%20Marketing%20Collaterals%20for%20Printing%2FRaw%20File%2FTeleport%20Flyer%2F2025%20Updates%2FTeleport%20Services%20Flyer%2C%20Rev%2E2%20%2821Oct2025%20%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fjsalita%5Feshailsat%5Fqa%2FDocuments%2F2025%20Marketing%20Collaterals%20for%20Printing%2FRaw%20File%2FTeleport%20Flyer%2F2025%20Updates&amp;ga=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on this link</a>.

Ep.140 Disaster Recovery solutions for Government, Broadcast and Playout Services | Es'hailSat - Raghid Nabil Shanti

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