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Britain Debrief with Ben Judah

Britain Debrief is a new series of short interviews on Britain in the world brought to you by Ben Judah, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a think-tank, in Washington DC. Every week Ben interviews a leading politician, thinker, analyst and more to work out Britain's place post-Brexit from all sides of the political field.  

Jun 28, 2022

Is this a new 1914?

As Western alliances have broadened and deepened, with quasi alliances like that with Ukraine and Taiwan proliferating, I interview Dr. Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research in Paris, on his new paper for the Atlantic Council on whether there is a risk or a new...


Jun 20, 2022

What future for Australian foreign policy under the Albanese government?

As the Albanese government approaches its first month in office, I interviewed Hervé Lemahieu, Director of Research at the Lowy Institute, Susannah Patton, Research Fellow and Project Director, Power and Diplomacy Program at the Lowy Institute,...


Jun 17, 2022

What is Britain trying to achieve with the Northern Ireland protocol? 

As the EU launches a legal challenge to Britain for alleged violations of post-Brexit trade agreements, I spoke with the Rt. Hon. Conor Burns, Minister of State for Northern Ireland, on what Britain's goals are in renegotiating the Northern...


Jun 10, 2022

What future for the United States and Northern Ireland?

As the US Congressional delegation to Northern Ireland works to end the ongoing political crisis in Stormont, I spoke with US Representative Brendan Boyle to discuss what the United States can do in a mediator role between the Unionists and Irish Nationalists and...


Jun 7, 2022

What future for Finland in NATO?

As Finland continues its accession process into NATO, I interview Satu Hassi, Chair of the Grand Committee in the Finnish Parliament, to discuss Finland's new security position.

What role is the UK's new security pact with Finland playing in its accession to NATO? How is Turkey's...