Power Players

By Sibylline Ltd

Power Players is narrative series, researched and voiced by our regional experts. Each episode will dive into one major actor shaping our world, be it an individual, government, militia, political

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The podcast currently has 202 episodes available.

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June 28, 2018Sibylline Podcast - Saudi Arabia – Vision 2030 Poses New Opportunities Amid Enduring and Emerging Risks
Saudi Arabia has made steps to improve the country’s business operating environment and push forward its modernisation initiative. The Kingdom recently lifted the driving ban on women drivers, ushering in a new period of anticipated job growth and economic improvements. Whilst this is expected to improve investor and business confidence in the country, we discuss here the potential risks associated with the Saudi Arabia’s volatile policy environment which is proving to be an enduring long-term trend.

Key points include:
Economic impact of the lifting of the driving ban within the broader context of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s modernisation strategy
Domestic tensions between conservative and modernising elements of the Saudi establishment
Future trajectory of the Kingdom’s diversification strategy and the potential impact on businesses

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15min
June 01, 2018 Sibylline Podcast - Italy - Conte Premiership Ends Political Tumult, Though Longer-Term Risks Are Expected To Endure
Following today's announcement of a Lega-M5S coalition government formally headed by Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte, we look back at the political context in Italy which remains fluid, inflaming investor fears and contributing to long-term economic and policy risks.
Key points include:
• Changes in the political dynamics since the first attempt to swear in a Conte government on 23 May.
• The prospects of Italy's exit from the Euro area and the wider Italy-EU relationship.
• Future political and operational developments in the country.

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.
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14min
May 31, 2018 Sibylline Podcast - North Korea - Re-Escalation Of Tensions Suggests Long-Term Regional Security Threat Likely To Persist
Tensions have risen again on the Korean Peninsula, threatening the recent rapprochement and culminating in the potential cancellation of the Kim-Trump summit. We evaluate the current situation, exploring the reasons behind the deterioration of relations, as well as the broader implications.
Key points include:
• Understanding Trump’s decision to cancel the summit.
• Considering whether or not the summit is still likely to take place.
• The implications of cooling relations for the regional security environment.
• The consequences of the current situation for the North Korean regime.
• The significance of the rising tensions for Sino-US relations.
• The likely trajectory of North Korean behaviour going forward.

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.
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13min
May 04, 2018 Sibylline Podcast – Korean Peninsula - Whilst Tensions Remain Low Long Term Uncertainty Over Denuclearisation Persists
Despite the positive post-summit atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula, there are ongoing uncertainties with regard to the prospects for denuclearisation. Relations are likely to cool should the Trump-Kim summit fail to produce concrete results. We consider the implications for regional security, along with other potential flashpoints in the Asia Pacific.
Key points include:
• The reasons behind Kim Jong-un’s apparent volte face
• China’s role in the current détente and upcoming negotiations
• The most likely outcome of the US-North Korea summit
• How the North Korean situation will impact regional security going forward
• How maritime tensions in the South China Sea, Abe’s desire to remilitarise Japan and the China/Taiwan situation may also impact Asia Pacific security

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.
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27min
April 27, 2018 Sibylline Podcast - Nicaragua - Risk Of Unrest Remains Despite Reduction In Demonstrations
Widespread protests against changes to Nicaragua’s social security underscored the extent of tensions between President Daniel Ortega’s government and factions of the public. Although Ortega has since withdrawn reforms, the aggressive state response used to quell demonstrations will remain a likely driver of future unrest.
In this podcast, we are joined by CEO, Justin Crump, to discuss the current situation and implications of the protests within the region.

Key points include:
• How the protests exposed cracks in Ortega’s government
• ‘Leaderless’ nature of the demonstrations
• Post protest environment
• Revised US Travel Directives
• Nicaragua’s role in the region looking forward

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.

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27min
April 16, 2018Sibylline Podcast - France - Current Strikes Reduce In Intensity Though Trend Will Endure - Friday 13 April
Ongoing strikes by transport unions are gradually reducing in intensity, as popular opinion turns against them in favour of the government. However Macron’s reformist agenda is likely to see further strikes emerge over the Summer. In this podcast we look at the drivers, predictions and implications associated with the trend.

Key points include:
The current situation as of Friday 13 April
Drivers and motivations
Predictions and flashpoints
Long term outlook

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.
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18min
April 06, 2018Sibylline Podcast – US/China - Brewing Trade War Likely To Escalate Over Coming Month
Escalating reciprocal tariffs between China and the US are expected to come to a head in mid-May. In this podcast we look at the drivers and impacts of the brewing crisis before posing tentative predictions and implications.

Key points include:
The latest proposed tariffs and how and when they might be implemented
The economic impacts
Broader impacts to the security and operating environments
Short term predictions
Long term considerations

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know
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16min
March 22, 2018Sibylline Podcast – Russia – Europe: Implications Of The Skripal Attack And Putin Election Victory
Tensions between Putin’s Kremlin and the UK are peaking following the 4 March nerve agent attack on Sergey Skripal in Salisbury, England; whilst Putin’s election victory heralds an anticipated broad continuation of existing trends.
In this podcast, we look at how these two events have shaped the security and operating environment in Russia, and impacted our global outlook.
Key points include:
Analysis of the elections and the meaning of Putin’s victory.
The threat to UK and Western firms operating in Russia following the Skripal attack, in particular to longstanding challenges associated with operating in Russia.
The long term outlook
We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]
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28min
March 16, 2018Sibylline Podcast - Italy - Political Uncertainty Likely to Perpetuate Existing Challenges
The results of Italy’s 4 March election have given way to a period of coalition building. However, political instability seems set to persist, exacerbating existing risks.

Key points of this Podcast include:
Analysis of the evolving political situation
Predictions on possible outcomes
Implications on the security and operating environment
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27min
March 01, 2018Sibylline Podcast – Russia – Putin 4.0 Continuity and Assertion
President Putin is expected to comfortably win the upcoming March elections, with tensions between Moscow and the West unlikely to dissipate over the course of a fourth Putin term.
Key points include:
Analysis of key issues facing Russia
Medium and long term security/economic implications
Kremlin will continue to pursue an increasingly assertive foreign policy at a global level
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32min

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