One Decision

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public life, and not for his alleged behavior toward women. He is the first member of the British royal family to be detained since King Charles I was taken prisoner in 1647. Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove details the level of classified information Andrew may have allegedly shared for personal gain.

In this special bonus episode:


Why Prince Andrew was arrested for misconduct in public office


The state of the UK justice system and the future of the monarchy


The fallout from the Epstein files: why the UK is acting while the US remains silent


Peter Mandelson’s vulnerability to similar charges


Andrew’s history as “Randy Andy” and “Air Miles Andy”

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and co-host Kate McCann (Political Editor, The Times). 
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Is 2026 China's window to “reunite” Taiwan? With Trump’s muted position on Taiwan and focus on the Western Hemisphere, China experts see a "perfect storm" of opportunity. Yun Sun, Ph.D., Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, explains why Beijing believes this may be a now-or-never moment.  Dr. Sun unpacks her arguments and warnings from her recent Foreign Affairs essay.

In this episode:


The People's Liberation Army’s military readiness 


If the United States won’t intervene, would Japan or South Korea? 


Decoding the signals from the purge of PLA generals


Xi Jinping's legacy ambitions


Warning signs to watch in 2026

Show Notes: 


A Perfect Storm for Taiwan in 2026? | Foreign Affairs  


Yun Sun | Stimson Center


Yun Sun | Brookings 

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Rosanna Lockwood (international journalist).
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's speech at the Munich Security Conference marks a seismic shift in European defense. Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove breaks down why Germany's massive military spending increase changes everything, and why the UK might be left behind.

Plus: Is the US heading toward military conflict with Iran? What is the significance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s controversial support for Orban in Hungary? 

In this episode:


Germany's constitutional change for unprecedented defense spending


Merz's "German Gaullism" - what it means for Europe


Why Starmer's Munich speech fell flat


Israel strategizing with Trump administration regarding Iran


Zelensky's election strategy and Ukraine's battlefield gains

Show Notes: 


Royal Navy misses £500m of submarine maintenance | The Times  


Le gaullisme allemand de Merz à Munich: discours intégral | Le Grand Continent  

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at The Times).
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s the United States about to launch military strikes against Iran? Former National Security Council official Michael Allen joins One Decision to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, revealing why he believes President Trump will soon authorize joint US-Israeli military action against Iran.

In this episode, Michael Allen analyzes:


Why Iran negotiations may be doomed to fail


Putin's negotiating strategy and the Donbas sticking point


Europe's slow response to Trump's defense spending demands

Michael Allen is a Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, co-host of NatSec Matters Podcast, and a former NSC official who ran intelligence strategy and counter-proliferation.

Show Notes: 


A Second Wave of Popular Anger Is Building in Iran | WSJ 


The Critical Importance of Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast | ISW 

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Sabrina Singh (former Pentagon Press Secretary).
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The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has reached the highest levels of the United Kingdom Parliament. Tensions continue to rise as Iran attempts to run out the clock on American forces. Russia–Ukraine peace talks appear to be stalling yet again.

Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove and Sabrina Singh dive into the ongoing turmoil facing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Sir Richard details calls for the PM’s resignation, as documents in the Epstein files reveal that Starmer’s former U.S. ambassador pick, Peter Mandelson, allegedly distributed classified intelligence with Epstein back in 2008.

Sabrina gets into Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s approach to engaging with Iran. Sir Richard explains Iran’s strategy for running out the clock on the United States, and why past nuclear negotiations remain influential for both sides.

Ukraine does not appear willing to surrender the Donbas region to Russia. Sir Richard and Sabrina analyze the war’s impact on the strained Russian economy. As casualties on both sides continue to mount, Russians are fleeing the country at rates not seen in decades to escape the conflict and conscription.
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