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Global Security Briefing

Andrew Gee, Philip Shetler-Jones

Booking Overview

An expert-led international security interview and analysis show, it examines geopolitics, defence policy, military technology and regional security through conversations with senior policymakers, academics, military figures and specialist analysts. Credible pitches would include former government and military officials, international-relations scholars, defence and energy-security specialists, and experts on emerging security technologies; booking is likely high difficulty because the show operates within a prestigious policy institute and regularly features highly credentialed guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 24.3k subscribers

Instagram: 4.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chrisj@rusi.org

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Host

Andrew Gee - Director of International Security at the Royal United Services Institute.

Philip Shetler-Jones - Senior Research Fellow for Indo-Pacific Security at the Royal United Services Institute.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government, military, diplomatic, academic, think-tank or specialist policy credentials in international security, defence, geopolitics, regional affairs, energy security or emerging military technology.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or military leadership, Academic or think-tank expertise in international security, Experience advising political parties, governments or major institutions, Published policy research or recognized subject-matter authority

Recent Guest Discussions

Amund Vik - European Energy Security, Energy Dependencies, Offshore Infrastructure And The Strategic Implications Of Energy Markets.

James DJ Brown - Japan’s Intelligence Reforms, The Country’s Changing Security Posture And Implications For Regional Relationships.

Ken Kotani - Japan’s Intelligence Reforms, National Security Capabilities, Threat Perceptions And Relationships With Allies And Adversaries.

Recent Topics

Security, International Relations, Geopolitics, Defense Policy, Military Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Global Security Briefing
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Radioactive Russian Drones - A Conversation with Vitaly Shevchenko

October 07, 2026

Vitaly Shevchenko of BBC Monitoring joins Natia Seskuria to explore the implications of a radiation warning found on a downed Russian drone. In April 2026, Ukrainian air defences shot down a modified Russian Geran-2 strike drone near Chernihiv, and investigators found a radiation warning label on the warhead, recording gamma readings far above natural background levels. Within hours the story spread internationally, often described as Russia deploying radioactive weapons or a dirty bomb. Ukra...

Updating How We Think About Korean Peninsula Security

September 23, 2026

Philip Shetler-Jones is joined by Sanghun Seok and Dr Edward Howell to ask whether 'unification' and 'denuclearisation' are still the lenses through which we should view security on the Korean Peninsula. For decades, Korean Peninsula security discussions have been framed by North-South relations and nuclear proliferation considerations. But North Korea has dropped the goal of unification and refuses to discuss denuclearisation, while both Koreas have become more prominent players in securit...

The Future of War: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping Conflict

September 09, 2026

General David Petraeus discusses autonomous warfare, drone technology and the military transformation driven by Ukraine. Ukraine offers the clearest evidence that warfare is changing in revolutionary ways. Unmanned systems now account for nearly 90% of Russia's killed and wounded on the front line, with around eight million drones produced by Ukraine every year. Software is updated weekly and hardware every few weeks, a pace no Western procurement system matches. Traditional armoured manoeuvr...

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Frequently asked questions

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Global Security Briefing
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How do I get in touch with Global Security Briefing?

Global Security Briefing is hosted by Andrew Gee and Philip Shetler-Jones. Its publicly listed email is chrisj@rusi.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Global Security Briefing?

The publicly listed email for Global Security Briefing: chrisj@rusi.org.

How many listeners does Global Security Briefing have?

Podseeker estimates Global Security Briefing reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Global Security Briefing?

Global Security Briefing typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government, military, diplomatic, academic, think-tank or specialist policy credentials in international security, defence, geopolitics, regional affairs, energy security or emerging military technology. Common among recent guests: Senior government or military leadership; Academic or think-tank expertise in international security; Experience advising political parties, governments or major institutions. Recent guests include Amund Vik, James DJ Brown, and Ken Kotani.

How hard is it to get booked on Global Security Briefing?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Global Security Briefing cover?

Recent episodes cover Security, International Relations, Geopolitics, Defense Policy, and Military Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chrisj@rusi.org

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