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Episode 100. Scoring Every Prediction by The Red Line (100th Episode Special)
The Red Line has reached 100 episodes. How accurate have our predictions been? Join us for our countback special as we review every episode.
The Red Line
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Conflicts to Watch in 2022
A look ahead at 2022 and the key conflicts to watch, from The Red Line's Senior Researcher and Analyst Perri Grace
Perri Grace
Dec 30, 202110 min read


Episode 59. Russia's Pacific Strategy: The Forgotten Front
With the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.
Red Line Producer
Dec 26, 20213 min read


Episode 57. Sri Lanka: The End of Neutrality
Sri Lanka has for decades experienced crisis after crisis, but throughout it all remained steadfastly neutral, but can Colombo keep going.
Robbie Sutton
Nov 30, 20213 min read


Executive Briefing: Indonesia: The Balance of Power in Asia
Indonesia is at the heart of the current great power contest, yet its trade and bilateral relations with the US are severely lacking.
The Red Line
Nov 21, 20211 min read


Episode 56. Could NATO Defend the Baltic States?
The Baltic Republics are NATO's most difficult defence commitment. We look at Russian and NATO capacities, and what a war would look like.
Red Line Producer
Nov 14, 20214 min read


Putin's Playbook: Africa
The Kremlin has entered the growing battle for power and influence in Africa through disinformation, arms exports, energy projects and PMCs.
Perri Grace
Nov 3, 20216 min read


Episode 55. The Privatisation of Warfare: Russian PMC Operations in Africa
Warfare is becoming increasingly privatised, and there is no framework to deal with it. We look at Wagner's operations in Africa and at sea.
Red Line Producer
Oct 31, 20214 min read


Episode 54. Algeria: The Powderkeg of North Africa
Algeria has long fought for the leadership of North Africa. We look at the bubbling conflict between them and Morocco.
Red Line Producer
Oct 17, 20214 min read


Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia strategically welcome Afghan refugees
The program to give refuge to people escaping Afghanistan has help in the Western Balkans. What are the strategic aims behind this?
Luke James
Oct 12, 20214 min read


Episode 53. Vietnam: Frontline of the South China Sea
Vietnam is quickly become the new frontline in the South China Sea, with the nation standing in the direct path of an expansionist China.
Red Line Producer
Oct 3, 20214 min read


Why the Georgian Local Elections Matter
Georgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.
Luke James
Sep 30, 20214 min read


Putin's Playbook: Germany
With Merkel departing after 16 years at Germany's helm, Putin is deploying his German playbook in full force. The Red Line investigates.
Perri Grace
Sep 24, 20217 min read


Episode 52. The Future of Space Warfare
The frontier of space militarisation and warfare has become increasingly competitive, with consequences for terrestrial geopolitics.
Red Line Producer
Sep 19, 20214 min read


Episode 51. Belarus: The Next Crimea?
Protests in 2020 shook the Belarusian political system, which has been ruled by one man since 1994. Where is Belarus headed?
Red Line Producer
Sep 5, 20214 min read


Putin's Playbook: Disinformation and Dependency in Finland
Finland is the focus of increasing Russian disinformation and infiltration campaigns. The Red Line analyses Putin's Finland playbook.
Perri Grace
Aug 31, 20215 min read


Episode 50. The Splitting of Cyprus: Turkey vs Greece
We look at the centuries old battle for Cyprus. While the conflict is currently stagnant, the discovery of new gas fields may reignite it.
Red Line Producer
Aug 22, 20214 min read


Kyrgyzstan’s Looming Death Spiral: President Japarov and the future of Central Asia
The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.
Daniela Žuvela
Aug 16, 20217 min read


Episode 49. Brazil's War in the Favelas
Brazil's increasingly tense politics must grapple with the looming financial crisis. We look at the outlook for Brazil over the next decade.
Red Line Producer
Aug 8, 20214 min read


Mali's Dark Shadow: Inside JNIM
Mali is seeing its worst period of unrest in decades, and an alliance of militant organisations is building its strength in the shadows.
Perri Grace
Jul 28, 20215 min read


Episode 48. The Shattering of Ethiopia - The War in Tigray
The Tigray conflict has decimated Ethtiopia's army, sent the country toward the brink, and may reignite conflicts throughout Africa.
Red Line Producer
Jul 25, 20214 min read


Episode 47. The Resurgence of Africa's Conflict Diamonds
Conflict diamonds have seen a revival as a currency for arms sales, military contracts, and illicit services. The Red Line investigates.
Red Line Producer
Jul 11, 20214 min read


Building Peace on Shifting Sands: Shaping a Stable Yemen
As Yemen enters its seventh year of protracted conflict, efforts to reach some form of peace agreement are finally beginning to bear fruit.
Daniela Žuvela
Jun 28, 20215 min read


Episode 46. The UAE's Red Sea Strategy
As the world marches away from oil, the pressure is building for the United Arab Emirates to secure their future while they still can.
Red Line Producer
Jun 27, 20214 min read
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