John O’Sullivan: podcast appearances and interviews

John O'Sullivan, CBE, is an international manager affiliated with the UK Financial Intelligence Unit. Born on 25 April 1942, he has a background as a British conservative political commentator and journalist. His career includes serving as a senior policy writer and speechwriter in 10 Downing Street under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 1987 to 1988, a period during which he maintained a close association with her until her death. O'Sullivan's experience spans multiple roles in media and policy; he served as vice president and executive editor of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty from 2008 to 2012 and was editor of the Australian monthly magazine Quadrant from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has held the position of president at the Danube Institute, a Budapest-based think tank financed by the Hungarian government. Additionally, he is a member of the board of advisors for the Global Panel Foundation, an NGO operating in crisis areas worldwide. He was also the editor of National Review from 1988 to 1997 and has been an editor-at-large for the publication since then. O'Sullivan's diverse career reflects his engagement with international policy, media, and think tank activities.