Superpowers: The Future of Global Security

Friction emerges inside Hegseth’s Pentagon amid rampant sackings | Kori Schake

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:07:14 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, James Heappey speaks to Kori Schake, the director of foreign and defence policy at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss tension inside the Pentagon as a result of the ousting of generals by Pete Hegseth, and what it means for the department, and Trump’s control of the military.

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Europe Is Preparing for Trump to Ditch Nato | Jerome Starkey

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:24 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, Jerome Starkey joins James Heappey to examine why Europe is preparing for Trump’s threats to Nato, how military leaders are responding in private, and what it means for the future of Western security.

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The weaponry that will make or break the Iran war for Trump | Justin Bronk

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:52:02 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, Justin Bronk joins James Heappey to break down the weaponry that is make or break for the Americans in Iran, and what lessons we are learning from this conflict, and indeed Ukraine, for the future of warfare.

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How Trump remade the American empire (with Rana Dasgupta)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:05:54 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, Rana Dasgupta explains how Trump has transformed America’s role as a nation state, and what the consequences are for the world.

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‘People aren’t coming home’ | Mark Galeotti on the reality of Putin’s meat grinder campaign

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:42:13 GMT

Russian security expert Mark Galeotti joins James Heappey on Superpowers to discuss four years since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and what Russian casualty figures mean for the country, and Putin’s morale.

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'There is no international community' | Peter Zeihan on Ukraine, Iran and Trump

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:35:59 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, James is joined by geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan to discuss four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the likelihood of an American attack on Iran, his recent work on Japan and Canada and the breaking news that the Supreme Court found Trump’s global tariffs unlawful.

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Assassination attempt on Putin’s top general is a ‘psychological blow’ for Russian military | Robert Fox

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:46:48 GMT

On today’s episode of Superpowers, veteran defence editor Robert Fox explains the consequences of the assassination of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev for the Russian military, the true state of Britain’s defence, and what Trump’s next steps are in Iran.

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Trump sees Iran as 'unfinished business' as he deploys USS Abraham Lincoln to the Gulf | Superpowers

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:50:04 GMT

On today's episode of Superpowers, James is joined by Michael Bociurkiw to discuss the latest in Iran, China, and a whether a cessation of Alberta from Canada is likely.

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How Trump's foreign interventions damaged his relationship with the US military

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:11:42 GMT

On today's episode of Superpowers, James is joined by Lt Col Daniel Davis, a former US Army Officer to discuss how Trump's first year in office has impacted his relationship with the US military.

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Putin invited to Gaza 'board of peace' as Russian attacks on Ukraine leave civilians freezing

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:28:12 GMT

On today's episode of Superpowers, James is joined by Kyiv-based foreign policy analyst Jimmy Rushton to discuss the recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, Greenland, and Putin's appointment to the Gaza board of peace.

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