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 launch of drones and missiles towards Israel. The Biden administration distanced itself from the Israeli attack but confirmed that it had been notified. Sanctions against Iran were discussed. Potential scenarios include increased strikes on Iranian proxi ..read more

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 attack and potential responses in the coming weeks while Sydney lays out the US perspective and the potential responses from Washington. Be sure to follow and leave us a review if you enjoyed the episode!   Follow us on Instagram: https ..read more

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 for all operations in Syria and Lebanon. This marks a significant escalation in the region, as Israel had previously targeted lower-level IRGC personnel to disrupt Iran's support to its proxies. The episode delves into the potential repercussions of ..read more

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 ceasefire, the nuances of past resolutions, and the impact on Israel's political landscape.    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us ..read more

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.    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTV For more informat ..read more

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 primaries, and the long-term ramifications of this precedent-setting ruling. The decision, while bipartisan in nature, raises questions about the impartiality of the Supreme Court, especially as Trump faces upcoming cases, including one concerning his immuni ..read more

*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 Intelligence, is joined by Eurasia analysts Alexander Lord and Layla Guest to delve into the upcoming elections in Russia. They discuss the highly choreographed nature of the Russian presidential elections, where Putin's victory seems inevitable, and the i ..read more

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 examination of Putin’s regime and strategies. The episode sheds light on the complexities of diplomatic contingency planning and the challenges faced by those in security roles.   About Laurie Bristow: As noted in the podcast, Laurie is now Presiden ..read more

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 indicators to watch.  - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sibyllic Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.you ..read more

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 following major geopolitical events and will feature a summary of events, commentary, and brief analysis from Sibylline's regional experts. Be sure to follow us on social media and wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss new episodes!   F ..read more