What Just Happened?

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What Just Happened is a short-format podcast featuring the intelligence analysts at Sibylline LTD, a strategic risk firm based in London. Hosted by Samuel McVicar, this podcast features brief conversations with the Global Intelligence Teams, providing updates on major geopolitical events as they occur.

  1. Elections and Conflict in Ethiopia

    1d ago

    Elections and Conflict in Ethiopia

    In this episode, Samuel McVicar is joined by Lead Middle East and Africa analyst Benedict Manzin to examine Ethiopia's recent parliamentary elections and the challenges facing the country as votes continue to be counted. They discuss allegations of electoral fraud, delays in the voting process and the difficulties of holding elections in regions affected by conflict and insecurity. The conversation explores the complex political situation in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia, where armed groups and longstanding tensions have prevented millions from participating in the electoral process.   Read Sibylline's latest article on Ethiopia: Fuel shortages keep Ethiopian civil war at bay - Sibylline   Join the Sibylline Podcast mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/podcastsignup If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review. You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn Sibylline | LinkedIn Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk   #Ethiopia #Africa #Geopolitics #PoliticalRisk #Elections

    20 min
  2. Turkey at a Crossroads

    May 29

    Turkey at a Crossroads

    In this episode, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Middle East, North Africa and Turkey analyst Owen Williams and Europe analyst Magdalena Lembovska Young to examine Turkey’s increasingly fragile political landscape under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They explore the growing pressure on Turkey’s democratic institutions, the use of the judiciary against political opponents and the mounting crackdown on dissent and protest movements. The discussion assesses whether Erdogan’s government is entering a more defensive and authoritarian phase after more than two decades in power.   Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk #Turkey #Erdogan #NATO #Geopolitics #Europe

    20 min
  3. Russia’s New Iron Curtain

    May 22

    Russia’s New Iron Curtain

    In the latest episode of What Just Happened?, Eurasia Intelligence Analyst Karan Vassil and Cyber & Intelligence Analyst Denise Schipani examine Moscow’s growing efforts to emulate China with a more centralised and state-controlled internet, reviving levels of repression not seen since the Soviet era. Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk

    18 min
  4. What Just Happened? Inside the Beijing Summit

    May 15

    What Just Happened? Inside the Beijing Summit

    In this episode of What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Principal Analyst for North America Claire Brady and Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst Aédán Mordecai to examine the outcomes and implications of the recent Beijing Summit. They explore the current state of US-China relations, ongoing trade tensions and the strategic calculations shaping diplomatic engagement between the two powers. The discussion also assesses the significance of Taiwan within broader regional security dynamics. It examines how developments involving Iran and global trade routes are influencing policy decisions in both Washington and Beijing. Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk #China #USChinaRelations #Geopolitics #Taiwan #GlobalTrade

    22 min
  5. What Just Happened? Mali in Crisis

    May 8

    What Just Happened? Mali in Crisis

    On this episode, Sub-Saharan Africa analyst Edward Bach joins Samuel McVicar to discuss the recent attacks across Mali by al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in collaboration with the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA; an ethnic-Tuareg secessionist group). These parties' capture of Kidal, their expanding control of northern Mali and the ongoing enforcement of a blockade around the capital represent the most serious threat to the Malian state in years. Edward Bach outlines the significant threat these conditions pose to access to key goods, law and order and the presidency of Assimi Goita.  Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk #Mali #Sahel #Geopolitics #PoliticalRisk #Africa

    20 min
  6. What Just Happened? Threats to the UK's Undersea Infrastructure

    Apr 30

    What Just Happened? Threats to the UK's Undersea Infrastructure

    In this episode of What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Lead Europe Analyst Alexander Lord and Rear Admiral Chris Parry to examine the growing threat to critical national infrastructure beneath the sea. They explore the recent increase in Russian naval activity and the expanding use of civilian vessels for strategic purposes. The discussion focuses on the vulnerability of undersea cables, the challenges of attribution and plausible deniability, and the risks this poses to the UK and its allies. Interested in our guest? Rear Admiral Chris Parry, CBE, has had a distinguished record of executive achievement in senior military, public service and private sector roles. He also has an internationally recognised profile and reputation for his future forecasting, thought leadership and academic research across several sectors. Learn more about Chris via his website: https://chrisparry.org.uk/ Check out Chris' book, 'Sea Power in the 21st Century': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Highway-Power-21st-Century/dp/1908739843   If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing, or leaving a review You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website www.sibylline.co.uk #Geopolitics #MaritimeSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity

    27 min
  7. What Just Happened? Peru’s Chaotic Election Cycle

    Apr 23

    What Just Happened? Peru’s Chaotic Election Cycle

    In this episode, Samuel McVicar is joined by intelligence analyst Inigo Camilleri De Castanedo to unpack Peru’s chaotic election cycle and the growing tensions surrounding the country’s political future. They discuss delayed vote counting, allegations of fraud and why a deeply fragmented electoral field has created uncertainty following Peru’s recent elections. They also assess the regional implications of Peru’s political turmoil, including growing security concerns along the borders and what neighbouring governments will be watching closely in the weeks ahead.   Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing, or leaving a review. You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.uk   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website: www.sibylline.co.uk   #Peru #LatinAmerica #Elections #Geopolitics #PoliticalRisk

    25 min
  8. What Just Happened? Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

    Apr 17

    What Just Happened? Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

    In this episode, Sibylline Media Editor Marco Giannangeli is joined by Lead Americas Analyst Lewis Galvin and Professor Alessio Patalano of King’s College London to examine global tensions stemming from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. They explore the strategic and legal realities of disrupting shipping through the Strait, including what it would take to enforce a blockade and how such a move would be interpreted under international law. The discussion also assesses Washington’s political calculus, the risks of escalation, and the potential consequences for global trade and energy markets. Join the Sibylline Media mailing list https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/sibyllinemedia If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing, or leaving a review. You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more information, visit our website: www.sibylline.co.uk #Geopolitics #MaritimeSecurity #Hormuz #GlobalTrade

    24 min
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What Just Happened is a short-format podcast featuring the intelligence analysts at Sibylline LTD, a strategic risk firm based in London. Hosted by Samuel McVicar, this podcast features brief conversations with the Global Intelligence Teams, providing updates on major geopolitical events as they occur.

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