Battle Lines: The Telegraph's foreign policy, geopolitics and global conflict podcast
Battle Lines is The Telegraph's foreign policy, geopolitics and global conflict podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe.
Twice a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world's most volatile regions and informed analysis from world-class experts.
Whether it's the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Gaza conflict, Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, tensions between India and Pakistan, or the civil war in Sudan, Battle Lines covers the world's most critical flashpoints with depth and clarity.
When will China invade Taiwan? Can Trump bring peace to the Middle East? What should Europe do to help Ukraine beat Russia? Is Iran building a nuclear bomb? What is the point of NATO? Can the United Kingdom still defend itself?
Created by David Knowles, Battle Lines answers all these questions and more, bringing together the best of The Telegraph's international, geopolitical, and conflict reporting in one place.
Plus, every Friday, the podcast delves into the seismic impact US President Donald Trump is having on the world - from peace talks to tariffs to migration policy.
Don't forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs.
Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes of Battle Lines and its sister podcast, Ukraine: The Latest. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app or click here for more information.
Battle Lines' hosts are:
Roland Oliphant
Roland Oliphant is Chief Foreign Analyst at the Telegraph. He was previously the paper's chief foreign correspondent and before that its Moscow correspondent, living in Russia for 10 years. He has reported from the frontline of the Ukraine-Russia war and Iran's capital Tehran during election time, as well as across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Venetia Rainey
Venetia is Planning Editor (Audio) at The Telegraph, and was previously the paper's Weekend Foreign Editor. Before that she worked as a foreign correspondent for over a decade, living and reporting across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. She was the producer and writer behind Hong Kong Silenced and How To Become a Dictator - two limited series podcasts looking at the rise of China.
On top of covering the week's news, Battle Lines also takes a step back to look at historical, social and cultural takes on conflict and foreign policy. Below are a selection of some of those episodes:
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