Opening Greenline Tale: Silver Bunker Main Theme: This episode covers the key events preceding the invasion of 1974. We discuss the political escalations, how Turkey and Greece nearly go to war on numerous occasions. Plus, the momentous return of an individual still seeking Enosis for Cyprus. How will all this impact the future trajectory of the is…

Opening Greenline Tale: Blue Tractor Main Theme: In this episode Sam apologises and corrects a mistake made in an earlier episode regarding an infamous incident involving EOKA in the 1950s. The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering more listener questions and revealing that Cyprus Untold now has a dedicated site for businesses to submit the…

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 2 of an engaging conversation about Sam's thoughts on UNFICYP, the realities of the buffer zone 'on …

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 1 of a really insightful discussion about Sam's experience of Cyprus, and his role working for the U…

Opening Greenline Tale: Tea Chest Wall Main Theme: 1960-1964. An in-depth analysis of how Cyprus' newly founded constitution leads its 1st President to propose radical changes, and the disastrous consequences for ordinary Cypriots that follows. Special Announcement: You can now become a patron of Cyprus Untold! Subscribe, or make a one-off payment …

Lead Americas Analyst Sydney Stewart and Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe return to cover the latest escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran shadow war. On 19 April, Iran activated its air defences in response to reported drone incursions, likely from Israel, near air bases in Esfahan and Tabriz. The strikes followed Iran's earlier laun…

In this special episode of 'What Just Happened,' Sydney Stewart, Lead Americas analyst, and Megan Sutcliffe from the Middle East and Africa desk are filling in for Ignacio Ayala while he is on leave! Together, Sydney and Megan unpack Iran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend. Megan covers the motivations behind the at…

In this episode, Ignacio Ayala discusses the recent alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria with Middle East and North Africa analyst, Noam Ostfeld. The strike killed three top commanders of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, of the IRGC's Quds Force', a figure responsible …

In this episode, Ignacio Ayala is joined again by Megan Sutcliffe, associate analyst on the Middle East and Africa desk, to unravel the recent developments regarding the United Nations Security Council's ceasefire resolution for Gaza, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. foreign policy. Megan provides insights into the UN's call for an immediate ceasefi…

Straight into part 2 of episode 4 describing the scenes of chaos that ensues Cyprus between 1955-1959. A period known to the British as ‘The Cyprus Emergency’. Subsequent political negotiations end without enosis…instead an agreement for Cyprus to become an independent nation, ending the era of EOKA terror and exile for the famed General Grivas. Li…

Opening Greenline Tale: Monument to the Moon Main Theme: The political and paramilitary build up of secretive Greek Cypriot organisations preparing for an inevitable armed struggle with the British as they seek Enosis – unity with Greece.By Ceasefire Ltd

Welcome to another episode of What Just Happened? This week, Ignacio Ayala, Lead Data and Insights analyst at Sibylline LTD, is joined by Sydney Stewart, Lead Americas analyst. Together, they unpack the resignation of Haiti's acting Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, which has sparked widespread attention amid escalating violence and political turmoil. F…

What Just Happened? Claire Brady, Associate Analyst on the Americas desk here at Sibylline, breaks down the recent landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Colorado's legal capability to bar Donald Trump from the presidential election ballot. Claire also elaborates on the role of Congress, potential implications for the upcoming primarie…

*Please note, after recording this episode, a prison service in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets district announced the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Therefore, discussions of the election could be subject to change as news on the fallout from Navalny's death emerges* In this episode of Sibylline Insights, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelli…

Opening Greenline Tale: Annie's House Main Theme: In todays episode Sam answers some of the questions listeners have sent into the podcast since the release of the first two episodes. Questions covered include: is Sam Cypriot? Why were the UN in Cyprus 10 years before the 1974 military invasion? What further reading recommendations does Sam have to…

In this very special episode of Sibylline Insights our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, sits down with former senior diplomat Sir Laurie Bristow, the UK's former ambassador to Russia, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan. The episode covers Laurie's experiences, from the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and collapse of Kabul to an exam…

Opening Greenline Tale: Yellow Car Main Theme: Cyprus under British rule, firstly as a protectorate followed by military annexation and Crown Colonialisation. Listen now to learn how the Greek Cypriots of British Cyprus became increasingly disenfranchised with British rule and how decline through the decades laid the foundations for violent revolt.…

Opening Greenline Tale: The Nicosia Underground Garage. Main Theme: A canter through ancient Cyprus, from Assyrian and Hellenic Greeks through to the Ottoman period. Listen now to begin the journey as we discover how Greek & Turkish Cypriots came to co-habit the island of Cyprus, in relative peace, before being thrown into turmoil by an emerging wo…

Dive into the latest geopolitical developments with Sibylline's 'What Just Happened?' podcast hosted by Ignacio Ayala. In this episode, Megan Sutcliffe, Associate Analyst on the Middle East and Africa desk, returns to shed light on recent Iranian strikes in Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan and share insights into the regional implications and the indicato…

In the premiere episode of What Just Happened?, Ignacio Ayala, Lead Data and Insights Analyst is joined by Megan Sutcliffe from the Middle East and North Africa desk to unpack the recent joint strike by a Western coalition on Houthi territory in the Red Sea Region. What Just Happened? is a short-form podcast that aims to be released immediately fol…

In this episode, Head of Global Intelligence Gareth Westwood, and Lead Americas Analyst Sydney Stewart explore the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, South China Sea tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin's political manoeuvres, heightened terrorism risks in Europe, and the complex dynamics surrounding Venezuela's recent referendum and the r…

In this episode of Sibylline Insights, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, and Sydney Stewart, Lead Americas Analyst, touch on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, an unexpected outcome in Argentina's recent presidential elections, and Sikh activism in Canada. Stay informed and join the conversation! For access to our FREE Israel reports, webina…

Samuel introduces himself and the CYPRUS UNTOLD podcast briefly explaining why 2024 is a seminal time for the Cyprus problem. You can also find out how to get in touch to stay up to date with podcast news, as well as how to submit your questions to CYPRUS UNTOLD.By Ceasefire Ltd

In this episode, Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins is joined by Intelligence Analysts Thomas Carter and Megan Sutcliffe to discuss President Joe Biden's impeachment proceedings, as well as Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia and escalating violence in Mali. Finally, Thomas walks us through a high-level espionage incident in the UK and the wider conv…

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by co-host Sydney Stewart, North America Intelligence Analyst. Together, they will delve into various pressing global issues: 1. North Korea's recent "scorched earth" nuclear test (1:02) 2. Climate concerns in Australia (3:50) 3. 3D printed weaponry and extremism in Finland (7…

In this episode, Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins is joined by North American Intelligence Analyst Sydney Stewart to discuss Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles. Sydney is then joined by Sibylline’s newest Intelligence Analyst, Lily Hood, to discuss strike activity across the US and the impacts it may have on the upcoming 2024 presidential …

In this episode, Head of Global Intelligence Gareth Westwood is joined by Intelligence Delivery Lead Leo Collins to discuss the recent coup and unrest in Niger, Israel’s controversial legislation regarding the Supreme Court, a missing Chinese minister and a rise in zero-day cyber attacks (brought to us by our Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Kailyn John…

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Leo Collins, Intelligence Delivery Lead, to discuss recent global events including the Black Sea Grain Initiative, recent protests at a Swedish embassy in Baghdad, and a shooting in New Zealand. Then, Gareth is joined by Megan Sutcliffe, Associate Analyst on the Middle East…

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence and Sydney Stewart, North America Intelligence Analyst, take us through top stories from the past few weeks including a brief review of the Wagner mutiny in Russia, popular protests in France, and Israeli raids in refugee camps. Then, Gareth is joined by Riccardo Cociani, Principal Asia …

In honour of Pride Month, join Sydney Stewart, an Intelligence Analyst specialising in North America, as she engages in a compelling discussion with Edie Lipton, an Analyst focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, and Aeden Mordecai, Principal Analyst covering the Asia Pacific region. Together, they explore the diverse challenges and security concerns that t…

Join our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, in an engaging discussion on the latest developments regarding the JCPOA, Iran's recent missile tests, and more! This week, Gareth is accompanied by Valeria Scuto, our Principal Middle East & North Africa Analyst. Stay informed and never miss an episode by liking and subscribing to our po…

In this episode our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, joins Associate Analyst, Megan Sutcliffe, to discuss Turkey's latest election, Erdoğan's victory in the run-off and his 5th term as Turkish President. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sibyllic Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllinelt... Follow us o…

In this episode, Sir James Everard, a retired senior British Army officer who served as NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, joins Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, and Alexander, Lord Lead Europe & Eurasia Analyst, on the Sibylline Insights Podcast. The theme of the day is "Command and Control: Adapt or Die" which will be dis…

In this episode Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Edie Lipton to walk us through the recent clashes in Sudan which have dominated the news cycle recently. Then, Konrad Petraitis explains Argentina’s inflation problem, and finally, Sydney Stewart discusses the ongoing water shortage in the South West region of the US. To sta…

In this Deep Dive episode, intelligence analysts from various desks will discuss the impacts of a recent TikTok ban on government devices in the US and the potential global implications. We are joined by Kailyn Johnson, Lead Cyber Analyst, Guo Yu, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst, Sydney Stewart, North America Analyst and Tom Carter, Associate European An…

In this episode Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, joins Aédán Mordecai to discuss upcoming Thai elections. Edie Lipton will take us through recent protests in Kenya and finally, Konrad Petraitis will discuss the complex peace process taking place in Colombia. #thailand #kenyanews #colombia #peacetalks INTRO: 00:00 THAI ELECTIONS: 00:30 …

In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by Alex Lord, Lead Eurasia & Europe Analyst, to explain the fallout of President Macron’s decision to push through a controversial pension reform bill. Then, Riccardo Cociani, Principal Asia Pacific Analyst, will discuss Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, and finally, Layla Guest, …

In this episode of Sibylline Insights our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, will be joined by three intelligence analysts from the firm. Sydney Stewart will explain the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, Layla Guest will discuss Russian aggression and protests in Moldova and finally, Rhiannon Phillips will weigh-in on the appare…

In this special episode of Sibylline's Deep Dive, our Head of Global Intelligence, Gareth Westwood, is joined by South Asia Analyst Supriya Ravishankar, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst Dr. Guo Yu and guest speaker Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center. Together, they discuss the latest twists and turns in ex-prime mi…

In this special episode of the Sibylline Podcast, four of our analysts from the Global Intelligence Branch sit down to discuss the topic of women in the consulting, security and intelligence industry in honour of International Women's day on the 8th of March. The speakers cover a range of topics including joining the industry as a woman, challenges…

In this episode our host, Gareth Westwood, is joined by three Sibylline intelligence analysts. Ben Manzin discusses South Africa's use of 'loadshedding' and the broader implications of the energy crisis. Supriya Ravishankar explains the proposed IMF funding for Pakistan and, finally, Konrad Petraitis discusses Latin American views on the ongoing co…

In this premier episode of the Sibylline Deep Dive, Gareth Westwood is joined by two intelligence analysts, Valeria Scuto and Rhiannon Phillips to discuss the impact of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and their implications for the broader region. #Turkey #syria #earthquake #refinedinsight ___________________________________________…

In this episode our host, Gareth Westwood, is joined by Edie Lipton to discuss Ethiopia's other conflict, Thomas Carter to explain climate activism in Europe and Kailyn Johnson to discuss Ransomware and what companies can do to protect themselves. Also, in a bonus segment, Sydney Stewart and Riccardo Cociani will discuss the infamous Chinese 'weath…

In this episode, Lead Sub Saharan Africa analyst Ben Manzin unpacks risks associated with the upcoming Nigerian elections. MENA Analyst Rhiannon Phillips joins us to discuss Turkish elections and we explore the current political climate in Brazil with Associate LATAM Analyst, Eduardo Damm. #Refinedinsight #nigeria #nigerianelection2023 #Turkey #erd…

In this premier episode of the Sibylline Forecast, Gareth Westwood, Head of the Global Intelligence Branch, is joined by Anastasia Chisholm, Sydney Stewart and Zsofia Wolford to discuss rising tensions in Israel amid the return of Benjamin Netanyahu, extremist attacks targeting US energy infrastructure, and increased civil unrest in Kosovo. Sibylli…

On 17 December, Tunisians will cast their ballots in the country's much-anticipated parliamentary elections. The elections are the first following President Kais Saied's suspension of parliament in July 2021, having since extended his executive authority. Combined with a new constitution and electoral law, this has fostered an increasingly restrict…

Join our hosts Konrad Petraitis (Lead Americas Analyst), Sydney Stewart (North America Analyst) and Leo Collins (Dangerous Organisations and Individuals Analyst) as they discuss the ramifications of the 2022 US Midterm elections results. Much to the surprise of many pollsters, political commentators and indeed voters, the 8 November midterm electio…

Join your host, Dr Guo Yu, Sibylline's Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst along with Supriya Ravishankar, our APAC Analyst, to discuss Pakistan's ongoing political instability and the wider economic and security implications. On 3 November, former prime minister and leader of the main opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, was shot an…

Join your host Leo Collins, our Organisations and Dangerous Individuals Analyst along with Konrad Petraitis, our Principal Americas Analyst and Eduardo Damm Braga, our Latin America Analyst, to discuss the latest developments in the ELN-Colombian government peace deal. November will mark the start of peace negotiations between Colombia and the ELN.…

Join your host Benedict Manzin Lead Sub Saharan African Analyst, along with Ahmed Alqarout, our Lead Middle East & Africa Analyst and Anastasia Chisholm, our Middle East and North Africa Analyst to discuss the COP27 conference in Egypt. Egypt's hosting of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in South Sinai's coastal resort city…