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One Decision

One Decision

By: Situation Room Studios
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 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. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.One Decision Podcast Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • In Brief: America's Diplomatic Shakeup, France Bolsters Military

    In Brief: America's Diplomatic Shakeup, France Bolsters Military
    Jul 15 2025
    This week on One Decision In Brief, hosts Christina Ruffini and Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the latest shifts in diplomacy, notably U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision to cut 15% of the State Department's staff. They also analyze the significance of France's military capabilities amid rising global tensions, and what President Trump's latest tariff threats could mean for the future of the global economy. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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    15 mins
  • What a Nuclear Expert Told Us About Iran's Next Moves

    What a Nuclear Expert Told Us About Iran's Next Moves
    Jul 10 2025
    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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    35 mins
  • In Brief: Trump & Bibi Meet, UK-EU Shift

    In Brief: Trump & Bibi Meet, UK-EU Shift
    Jul 8 2025
    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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    17 mins
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