In memory of David Knowles, creator of Battle Lines
On today's episode we pay tribute to David Knowles, creator of Battle Lines. David tragically passed away at the age of 32 on September 8th, 2024. We've put together some highlights of David's brillia...
13 Sep 202458min
Mass protests in Israel & what's behind the rise of the far-right in Germany
This week on Battle Lines we speak to Middle East correspondent Jotam Confino for the latest updates from Israel, where Israelis took to the streets as Hamas executed more hostages. Then, we speak to ...
6 Sep 202436min
Naval lessons from the Black Sea & how China’s enormous new invasion mothership rewrites the rules of war
Ukraine has stunned the world in the Black Sea, pushing back the Russian fleet and sinking numerous vessels. Is it really true that drones have fundamentally changed war at sea? And what is happening ...
3 Sep 202426min
Israel's West Bank raid & Al Qaeda linked attack in Burkina Faso
This week we discuss the biggest Israeli military operation in the West Bank since the Second Intifada and Hezbollah's rocket attack against Israel. We also take a trip into the skies above Gaza with ...
30 Aug 202429min
Ceasefire deal looms over the DNC, Taliban soldiers long for war
In this episode of Battle Lines we speak to Tony Diver about his conversation with families of the Israeli hostages who are desperate for a ceasefire deal. Then we speak to Akhtar Makoii who reports ...
23 Aug 202442min
How does climate change lead to violence?
On this bonus episode of Battle Lines we talk to Peter Schwartzstein, author of the upcoming book The Heat and the Fury. From ISIS training grounds in Iraq to the pirate-ridden waters of Bangladesh Pe...
21 Aug 202429min
Diplomatic efforts to avoid full-scale war in the Middle East, Ukraine's incursion into Russia
On today's episode, Global Health Editor Paul Nuki joins me from Tel Aviv to report on the mammoth diplomatic effort to avert a full scale war between Israel and Iran. Then we talk to Associate Editor...
16 Aug 202441min
Israel prepares for Iranian strikes, France’s view of Britain’s riots & political turmoil in Bangladesh
In this episode of Battle Lines, we look at how Israel is preparing for a possible war with Iran and a deep dive into how Hamas fights with Middle East Correspondent Jotam Confino. We also pop over to...
9 Aug 202437min
