When Putin invaded Ukraine he claimed NATO expansion as the cause. Yet, 6 months later, the NATO alliance is on the cusp of growing stronger, with the addition of the historically neutral Finland and Sweden. In episode 21 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel, with the help of Minna Alander, explore the reasons and implications behind this decision. 

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Sri Lanka's descent into chaos has gripped the world's attention. With Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing the country and resigning in exile, this episode unpacks the events that led to the collapse of such a thriving and democratic nation. Join Dr. Sajjan Gohel and Asanga Abeyagoonasekera as they dissect the lessons the international community can learn from such poor political and economic management. 

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Want to understand the frontline responsibilities of an experienced federal police officer? In episode 19 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel endeavours to do just that, with Commander Jennifer Hurst of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). On the agenda is Commander Hurst's crucial role in the investigation of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 that was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, the foiling of the one of the biggest terrorist plots against the aviation industry since 9/11, and the growing challenge posed by hostile state actors. 

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Is improved multilateralism the answer to future security concerns in a post-pandemic world? Does the war in Ukraine complicate the debate around definitions of foreign fighters? Join Dr. Sajjan Gohel and Tom Wuchte as they attempt to answer these questions and more in episode 18 of NATO DEEP Dive.

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In the second of a two-part series on the decline of women's rights in Afghanistan, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks with Afghan journalist and poet Lina Rozbih. Building on Part 1, this episode of NATO DEEP Dive highlights the cultural decline taking place in Afghanistan and debunks the notion of a 'moderate Taliban.' 

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In the first of a two-part series on the plight of women in Afghanistan, Dr Sajjan Gohel is joined by Meetra Qutb to discuss the Taliban's misogynistic rule of the country. This episode of NATO DEEP Dive covers the recent banning of Afghan women and girls from education as well as the Taliban's links to al-Qaeda and allies in Pakistan.

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In episode 15 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks with Mary Fetchet and Sue O'Sullivan. Mary is the driving force behind VOICES, an organisation she co-founded in 2001 after her son Brad was killed at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sue has served as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Ottawa Police Service and Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime and has continuously advocated to increase support services for victims of terrorism throughout her career in law enforcement.

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In episode 14 of DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks to Mohammed Ali Naqvi, a Pakistani-American filmmaker. They discuss his documentaries, which explore themes of human rights, social justice, politics, identity, and radicalisation. Mohammed's films include Among the Believers, Insha'Allah Democracy, and The Accused: Damned Or Devoted? Mohammed also served as co-executive producer of the Netflix docuseries Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror.

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In episode 13 of DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks to the former Defence Secretary of the United States, Leon Panetta, who also served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in President Barack Obama’s administration. They discuss Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, building global security alliances to strengthen democracies, and how the threat of transnational terrorism has not gone away.

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In episode 12 of DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks to David Loyn who was an award-winning foreign correspondent for thirty years for the BBC. He is an authority on Afghanistan, a country he has visited regularly. In 2017, David worked for a year as an adviser in the office of the Afghan president. His book The Long War uncovers the political and military strategies that tried to defeat the Taliban across two decades.

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