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Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell

Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell

By: Arthur Snell
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 Behind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turbulent world and get a feel for the things that will matter in the future. I am on Bluesky here and you can read some of my thoughts on world affairs here https://arthursnell.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please spread the word and give us a positive review - it makes all the difference! I don't have a special subscriber tier for this content, but if you would like to support this work, please buy me a coffee ko-fi.com/snellarthur NEW: we get a lot of great writers on the show. With that in mind, I have set up a Bookshop.org linked account. If you'd like to buy any of the books discussed on the podcast, click here and you'll be able to support both the podcast and independent bookshops as you do so.© 2023 Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Ukraine, solidarity and the war to stop Europe from burning

    Ukraine, solidarity and the war to stop Europe from burning
    Apr 14 2026
    Please follow my guest Sian Norris's work at https://sianushka.substack.com⁠ and on Bluesky. She mentioned Save Ukraine and the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur If you want to buy any of the books talked about in this show, please support independent bookshops by using Bookshop.org with this link: ⁠https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/behindthelines⁠ Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Fantastic Kingdom: Dr Helene von Bismarck on her latest book, and Britain

    Fantastic Kingdom: Dr Helene von Bismarck on her latest book, and Britain
    Apr 5 2026
    Helene von Bismarck is a writer, historian and political commentator who has become a familiar face and voice for those that follow British politics. After an academic career as a historian of late British colonial history, she has now published Fantastic Kingdom: A Stranger's Notes on a Contrary Country. I spoke to her about her new book and what it tells us. You can pre-order Helen's book at this link which will help support both this podcast and independent bookshops. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur If you want to buy any of the books talked about in this show, please support independent bookshops by using Bookshop.org with this link: ⁠https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/behindthelines⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • FILL YOUR TANK! PREPAY YOUR GAS BILL! IT REALLY IS AN ENERGY EMERGENCY

    FILL YOUR TANK! PREPAY YOUR GAS BILL! IT REALLY IS AN ENERGY EMERGENCY
    Mar 30 2026
    I decided to talk to Thom Reilly, former head of UK govt international energy policy and also with experience from one of the world's largest energy firms about the realities of what the Iran crisis means for energy markets. No exaggeration: it's scary stuff. If you like what you hear, please order the full audiobook or you can by the a discounted copy of the physical book at this bookshop.org link. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
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Clearly people who known far more than I. Very interesting. A good podcast to stay informed.

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Extremely knowledgeable podcast on world affairs. Long time listener and always learn something new about the world during every episode. Cuts through the misinformation and tension of so many other podcasts and the expert guests are amazing to listen to.

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