In an era of global conflict and turmoil, The Independent's World Affairs Editor, Sam Kiley, speaks to the people on the frontline of the discussions that are shaping our future.
World of Trouble is the podcast that makes sense of an ever-changing planet.
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"Putin will never make peace in Ukraine": Bill Browder explains why
Despite four grinding years and Ukraine now successfully smashing Russia’s energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has no interest in trying to end the conflict for one key reason, Sir Bill Browder tells Sam Kiley on the World of Trouble podcast
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3 Jun 2026
Ex-MI6 chief and Rusi boss discuss Russia, Trump, and the future of the West
This episode of World of Trouble was recorded in April 2025 and is being released again to mark the sad news that interviewee Sir Alex Younger has died.
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World affairs editor Sam Kiley sits down with former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger and Dr Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of The Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) and former Pentagon official, to explore the shifting global security landscape.
They delve into the strategic importance of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Nato’s future, and whether Europe has the strength and resolve to face the Russian challenge.
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7 May 2026
Husam Zomlot reveals Palestine's next strategy
Husam Zomlot grew up in a Gaza refugee camp. Today he is ambassador of the newly-recognized state of Palestine.
On this episode of World of Trouble he tells Sam Kiley about his childhood, the path forward for the Palestinian people, and how the Iran war is impacting Israel on the world stage.
You can also watch the full interview on YouTube.
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In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Volodymyr Zelensky said his country may be left more vulnerable but that the lesson of Iran is that he needs weapons to force Putin to genuine peace
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31 Dec 2025
David Miliband explains why the world has become a more dangerous place
Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband sits down with The Independent's Sam Kiley to discuss challenges to global peace.
Originally published on December 31, 2025.
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20 Dec 2025
Former British POW: I was tortured by Russia; this is how Ukraine can win
Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer who joined the Ukraine’s marines, was captured and tortured by Putin’s forces and is now back fighting the Kremlin. He tells his story to the World of Trouble Podcast with world affairs editor Sam Kiley.
Originally published on December 20, 2025.
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30 Nov 2025
Fiona Hill: Putin is manipulating Trump and doesn’t want peace
Fiona Hill, a Russian expert and former White House adviser, who witnessed meetings between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, tells The Independent podcast World of Trouble’s Sam Kiley that the Russian president knows how to mesmerise his US counterpart - and has no plan to give up his designs on Ukraine.
Originally published on November 29, 2025.
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19 Oct 2025
Lord Richards: Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief
Ukraine cannot win its war with Russia and should negotiate peace terms with the Kremlin, according to Britain’s most senior army officer.
Field Marshal Lord Richards said Kyiv will not be able to drive Vladimir Putin’s soldiers out of Ukraine without the help of Nato forces - who won’t get involved on the ground.
Lord Richards, who was promoted to UK military’s most senior “five star” rank earlier this year and led Nato forces in during its troops surge in Afghanistan, said Ukraine’s allies have failed Kyiv.
“What we have done in the case of Ukraine is encourage Ukraine to fight, but not given them the means to win,’ the former chief of the defence staff told The Independent’s podcast World of Trouble.
Originally published on October 18, 2025.
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