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Every week, James Heappey brings you the latest in the world of geopolitics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor... more
FAQs about Superpowers: The Future of Global Security:How many episodes does Superpowers: The Future of Global Security have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
April 24, 2026US Military production can't keep up with Trump's $30 billion Iran warOn today's episode of Superpowers, James Heappey is joined by the AEI's Heather Conley to discuss Trump's threats against the Falklands, continued turmoil in the Pentagon and how it all impacts Xi Jinping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more36minPlay
April 17, 2026Friction emerges inside Hegseth’s Pentagon amid rampant sackings | Kori SchakeOn today’s episode of Superpowers, James Heappey speaks to Kori Schake, the director of foreign and defence policy at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss tension inside the Pentagon as a result of the ousting of generals by Pete Hegseth, and what it means for the department, and Trump’s control of the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more30minPlay
April 14, 2026Europe Is Preparing for Trump to Ditch Nato | Jerome StarkeyOn today’s episode of Superpowers, Jerome Starkey joins James Heappey to examine why Europe is preparing for Trump’s threats to Nato, how military leaders are responding in private, and what it means for the future of Western security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more54minPlay
March 30, 2026The weaponry that will make or break the Iran war for Trump | Justin BronkOn today’s episode of Superpowers, Justin Bronk joins James Heappey to break down the weaponry that is make or break for the Americans in Iran, and what lessons we are learning from this conflict, and indeed Ukraine, for the future of warfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more36minPlay
March 20, 2026How Trump remade the American empire (with Rana Dasgupta)On today’s episode of Superpowers, Rana Dasgupta explains how Trump has transformed America’s role as a nation state, and what the consequences are for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more44minPlay
February 27, 2026‘People aren’t coming home’ | Mark Galeotti on the reality of Putin’s meat grinder campaignRussian security expert Mark Galeotti joins James Heappey on Superpowers to discuss four years since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and what Russian casualty figures mean for the country, and Putin’s morale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more39minPlay
February 20, 2026'There is no international community' | Peter Zeihan on Ukraine, Iran and TrumpOn today’s episode of Superpowers, James is joined by geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan to discuss four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the likelihood of an American attack on Iran, his recent work on Japan and Canada and the breaking news that the Supreme Court found Trump’s global tariffs unlawful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more48minPlay
February 06, 2026Assassination attempt on Putin’s top general is a ‘psychological blow’ for Russian military | Robert FoxOn today’s episode of Superpowers, veteran defence editor Robert Fox explains the consequences of the assassination of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev for the Russian military, the true state of Britain’s defence, and what Trump’s next steps are in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more39minPlay
January 30, 2026Trump sees Iran as 'unfinished business' as he deploys USS Abraham Lincoln to the Gulf | SuperpowersOn today's episode of Superpowers, James is joined by Michael Bociurkiw to discuss the latest in Iran, China, and a whether a cessation of Alberta from Canada is likely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more36minPlay
January 23, 2026How Trump's foreign interventions damaged his relationship with the US militaryOn today's episode of Superpowers, James is joined by Lt Col Daniel Davis, a former US Army Officer to discuss how Trump's first year in office has impacted his relationship with the US military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more30minPlay
FAQs about Superpowers: The Future of Global Security:How many episodes does Superpowers: The Future of Global Security have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.