Behind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turbulent world and get a feel for the things that will matter in the future. I am on Bluesky here and you can read some of my thoughts on world affairs here https://arthursnell.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please spread the word and give us a positive review - it makes all the difference! I don't have a special subscriber tier for this content, but if you would like to support this work, please buy me a coffee ko-fi.com/snellarthur NEW: we get a lot of great writers on the show. With that in mind, I have set up a Bookshop.org linked account . If you'd like to buy any of the books disc
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Arthur Snell hosts Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell, a news show with 149 episodes published.
Geopolitical Panel Discussion in Aid of Syrian Refugees
Jun 30, 20261h 14m
I was delighted to be invited by Will Wintercross of the Syrian Refugee Relief Fund to participate in a panel on geopolitics with Hannah Lucinda Smith, a distinguished foreign correspondent and author of the recent book,
10-year anniversary: an optimistic take - The UK's Long March back to Europe?
Jun 23, 20261h 1mEp. 13S1
On the 10th anniversary of the UK's fateful Brexit vote, I wanted to re-issue a conversation I recorded back in November 2023 with the leader of the European Movement, Dr Mike Galsworthy - a scientist, campaigner and pas
BTL Exclusive: George Osborn on how authoritarians are exploiting the world of video games to geopolitical advantage.
Jun 17, 20261h 0m
It was my pleasure to speak to George Osborn, expert on video games, about how this artform, which is used by over 3 billion people worldwide, has been weaponised and exploited by extremists, populists and authoritarians
EMERGENCY EPISODE: the resignation of John Healey
Jun 11, 202642m0
I spoke to Dr Frank Ledwidge, former serviceman and defence expert about the resignation of John Healey. Recorded on 11 June just after the announcement of Healey's resignation, we analysed the state of Britain's armed f
Iran Special: Is a deal about to be signed? Charlie Gammell on the future for the Islamic Republic and the Region
Jun 9, 202642m0
Can Donald Trump find a way out of the mess he's made for himself in Iran? Is the Islamic Republic doomed? Who's in charge in Tehran? Charlie Gammell, Iran expert and historian answers these and many more questions in th
The Latest from Ukraine - is the tide turning?
Jun 4, 202641m0
As Russia faces embarrassment and humiliation with the St Petersburg Economic Forum taking place against a backdrop of plumes of smoke from burning oil refineries, Ukraine has been bracing against huge Russian air-raids
Hinterlands: Europe's Unfinished Frontiers, with Hannah Lucinda Smith
May 26, 202653m0
Long before Putin's invasion of Ukraine, conflict was simmering on Europe's borders. In overlooked territories in eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus - from the Balkans and Cyprus to Abkhazia on th
BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL: the King's troublesome younger brother
May 25, 202659m0
Imagine, if you can, a king with two younger brothers. One of them, the youngest, is hardworking and loyal, a little dull, but always shows up when needed. The middle brother is flamboyant, egotistical, entitled, unrelia
Syria: Is the new government in league with Jihadists?
May 12, 202638m0
The new government of Syria, led since last year by former Al-Qaida commander Ahmad Al-Shara'a is allegedly a pragmatic, multifaith movement righting the wrongs of the Assad era. But might it be a front for more extreme
The Iran War - the Impact on the Gulf Countries
May 6, 202642m0
Why did the UAE announce its departure from OPEC? What does this have to do with the Iran war, relations with Saudi Arabia and Israel and the role of the United States? To answer these questions and more, I spoke to Mich
Iran and the West - from Crassus to crass US
Apr 29, 20261h 23m0
As an ancient imperial civilisation, Iran (or, to use an earlier name, Persia) has had a complex relationship with the West from the Roman era to the present day. I spoke to historian James Barr about this long and windi
Cuba - will Trump have the "honor" of taking it?
Apr 22, 202642m0
Away from the war with Iran, Trump and many of his associates have been talking about bringing an end to the communist regime in Cuba. To discuss this further I spoke to Nicolas Forsans who is author of the excellent Sub
Ukraine, solidarity and the war to stop Europe from burning
Apr 14, 202646m0
Please follow my guest Sian Norris's work at https://sianushka.substack.com and on Bluesky. She mentioned Save Ukraine and the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. If you would like to support this podcast please consider takin
Fantastic Kingdom: Dr Helene von Bismarck on her latest book, and Britain
Apr 5, 20261h 31m0
Helene von Bismarck is a writer, historian and political commentator who has become a familiar face and voice for those that follow British politics. After an academic career as a historian of late British colonial histo
FILL YOUR TANK! PREPAY YOUR GAS BILL! IT REALLY IS AN ENERGY EMERGENCY
Mar 30, 202644m0
I decided to talk to Thom Reilly, former head of UK govt international energy policy and also with experience from one of the world's largest energy firms about the realities of what the Iran crisis means for energy mark
THE SANCTUARY SCHOLARS Meet the displaced academics rewriting the future
Mar 24, 20261h 6m0
As a special partnership with Somerville College Oxford, it was my huge pleasure to be able to interview three of their Sanctuary Scholars - young academics displaced by conflict now pursuing their studies in Oxford, but
Elemental: The New Geography of Climate Change
Mar 18, 202625m0
Exclusive audiobook clip: this week's episode is a chapter from the Audiobook of Elemental, my book which came out last week. If you like what you hear, please order the full audiobook or you can by the a discounted copy
Back by popular demand: Charlie Gammell on the latest in Iran
Mar 10, 202639m0
Once again and back by popular demand - I have Charlie Gammell, Iran expert, former diplomat and historian and now author of the brilliant https://onceadiplomat.substack.com on the latest in Iran. If you would like to su
IRAN EMERGENCY EPISODE WITH CHARLIE GAMMELL
Mar 2, 202647m0
I spoke to Iran expert Charlie Gammell about the extraordinary events unfolding. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you
Ukraine Special Episode: John Sweeney on four years of war and heroism
Feb 24, 202656m0
John Sweeney, veteran war correspondent - the man in the orange hat - spoke to me about four years of Russia's war on Ukraine, the heroism, the tragedy and the importance of it for all of us. If you would like to support
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