The Red Line
@theredline.bsky.social
A deep-dive geopolitics and security podcast bringing you expert analysis of the conflicts and calculations shaping our world.
Hosted by Michael Hilliard
Hosted by Michael Hilliard
NEXT EPISODE CLUE >>
>> Below is a map of their bases
>> USA/RUS/CHI = Currently have them
>> FRA/UK/UA/KAZ/EGY/IRQ = Used to have them
>> These platforms saw a lot more use during WW2
Any guesses?
>> Below is a map of their bases
>> USA/RUS/CHI = Currently have them
>> FRA/UK/UA/KAZ/EGY/IRQ = Used to have them
>> These platforms saw a lot more use during WW2
Any guesses?
August 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
NEXT EPISODE CLUE >>
>> Below is a map of their bases
>> USA/RUS/CHI = Currently have them
>> FRA/UK/UA/KAZ/EGY/IRQ = Used to have them
>> These platforms saw a lot more use during WW2
Any guesses?
>> Below is a map of their bases
>> USA/RUS/CHI = Currently have them
>> FRA/UK/UA/KAZ/EGY/IRQ = Used to have them
>> These platforms saw a lot more use during WW2
Any guesses?
AUGUST LIVESTREAM >> WARGAMING: A CHINESE INVASION OF TAIWAN (2025 UPDATE)
A 2+ hour analysis of the invasion plans, probability of success, and the shift in political calculus currently underway.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 16TH AUGUST
- 1500 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
A 2+ hour analysis of the invasion plans, probability of success, and the shift in political calculus currently underway.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 16TH AUGUST
- 1500 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
August 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
AUGUST LIVESTREAM >> WARGAMING: A CHINESE INVASION OF TAIWAN (2025 UPDATE)
A 2+ hour analysis of the invasion plans, probability of success, and the shift in political calculus currently underway.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 16TH AUGUST
- 1500 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
A 2+ hour analysis of the invasion plans, probability of success, and the shift in political calculus currently underway.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 16TH AUGUST
- 1500 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
UPCOMING SPACE >> COMPARING DRONE DOCTRINES ACROSS THEATRES
MONDAY 30th JUNE
- 0900 (DC Time)
With special guests:
- Samuel Bendett (@sambendett.bsky.social)
- Tom Mutch (Author of "The Dogs of Mariupol")
- Candace Rondeaux (@candacerondeaux.bsky.social)
MONDAY 30th JUNE
- 0900 (DC Time)
With special guests:
- Samuel Bendett (@sambendett.bsky.social)
- Tom Mutch (Author of "The Dogs of Mariupol")
- Candace Rondeaux (@candacerondeaux.bsky.social)
June 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
UPCOMING SPACE >> COMPARING DRONE DOCTRINES ACROSS THEATRES
MONDAY 30th JUNE
- 0900 (DC Time)
With special guests:
- Samuel Bendett (@sambendett.bsky.social)
- Tom Mutch (Author of "The Dogs of Mariupol")
- Candace Rondeaux (@candacerondeaux.bsky.social)
MONDAY 30th JUNE
- 0900 (DC Time)
With special guests:
- Samuel Bendett (@sambendett.bsky.social)
- Tom Mutch (Author of "The Dogs of Mariupol")
- Candace Rondeaux (@candacerondeaux.bsky.social)
HAPPENING TOMORROW 🚨🚨
LIVESTREAM >> EXAMINING THE PURPOSE FOR EACH OF RUSSIA'S OVERSEAS BASES/FACILITIES (1946 - Current)
Examining where Moscow used to command bases, which ones have closed down, and which ones are still functioning today.
SAT MAY 31st
- 1500 (DC time)
- 2000 (UK time)
LIVESTREAM >> EXAMINING THE PURPOSE FOR EACH OF RUSSIA'S OVERSEAS BASES/FACILITIES (1946 - Current)
Examining where Moscow used to command bases, which ones have closed down, and which ones are still functioning today.
SAT MAY 31st
- 1500 (DC time)
- 2000 (UK time)
May 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW 🚨🚨
LIVESTREAM >> EXAMINING THE PURPOSE FOR EACH OF RUSSIA'S OVERSEAS BASES/FACILITIES (1946 - Current)
Examining where Moscow used to command bases, which ones have closed down, and which ones are still functioning today.
SAT MAY 31st
- 1500 (DC time)
- 2000 (UK time)
LIVESTREAM >> EXAMINING THE PURPOSE FOR EACH OF RUSSIA'S OVERSEAS BASES/FACILITIES (1946 - Current)
Examining where Moscow used to command bases, which ones have closed down, and which ones are still functioning today.
SAT MAY 31st
- 1500 (DC time)
- 2000 (UK time)
If Rome were smart.....
May 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If Rome were smart.....
UPCOMING LIVESTREAM >> CRASHCOURSE: HOW TO LOCATE MILITARY BASES USING OSINT 🚨
A short course and toolkit for locating, identifying and verifying military bases.
- LIVE on Zoom and Discord.
- REPLAY available on Patreon
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH
- 1600 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
A short course and toolkit for locating, identifying and verifying military bases.
- LIVE on Zoom and Discord.
- REPLAY available on Patreon
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH
- 1600 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
March 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
UPCOMING LIVESTREAM >> CRASHCOURSE: HOW TO LOCATE MILITARY BASES USING OSINT 🚨
A short course and toolkit for locating, identifying and verifying military bases.
- LIVE on Zoom and Discord.
- REPLAY available on Patreon
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH
- 1600 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
A short course and toolkit for locating, identifying and verifying military bases.
- LIVE on Zoom and Discord.
- REPLAY available on Patreon
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH
- 1600 (DC Time)
- 2000 (UK Time)
THE TACTICS AND TIMELINE THAT BROUGHT DOWN ASSAD
Examining the key tactics, battles and decisions that brought down the Assad government, as well as the list of winners and losers now emerging from the campaign.
OUT NOW on our Patreon Feed
Examining the key tactics, battles and decisions that brought down the Assad government, as well as the list of winners and losers now emerging from the campaign.
OUT NOW on our Patreon Feed
January 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
THE TACTICS AND TIMELINE THAT BROUGHT DOWN ASSAD
Examining the key tactics, battles and decisions that brought down the Assad government, as well as the list of winners and losers now emerging from the campaign.
OUT NOW on our Patreon Feed
Examining the key tactics, battles and decisions that brought down the Assad government, as well as the list of winners and losers now emerging from the campaign.
OUT NOW on our Patreon Feed
UPCOMING LIVESTREAM >> THE TIMELINE AND TACTICS THAT BROUGHT DOWN ASSAD
Compiling all the key battles, movements, and events into one cohesive timeline, with maps and analysis on why Assad's forces fell so quickly.
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (UK time)
Compiling all the key battles, movements, and events into one cohesive timeline, with maps and analysis on why Assad's forces fell so quickly.
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (UK time)
December 28, 2024 at 5:59 PM
UPCOMING LIVESTREAM >> THE TIMELINE AND TACTICS THAT BROUGHT DOWN ASSAD
Compiling all the key battles, movements, and events into one cohesive timeline, with maps and analysis on why Assad's forces fell so quickly.
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (UK time)
Compiling all the key battles, movements, and events into one cohesive timeline, with maps and analysis on why Assad's forces fell so quickly.
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (UK time)
Our top pick was....
December 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Our top pick was....
THE RED LINE'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR 🏆🎉
So many great reads this year, but here are our team's top 10.
- @markgaleotti.bsky.social
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
- @keirgiles.bsky.social
- @yarotrof.bsky.social
- @admiralstav.bsky.social
- Calder Walton, Saleha Moshin, Ernest Scheyder & Annie J
So many great reads this year, but here are our team's top 10.
- @markgaleotti.bsky.social
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
- @keirgiles.bsky.social
- @yarotrof.bsky.social
- @admiralstav.bsky.social
- Calder Walton, Saleha Moshin, Ernest Scheyder & Annie J
December 16, 2024 at 1:39 PM
THE RED LINE'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR 🏆🎉
So many great reads this year, but here are our team's top 10.
- @markgaleotti.bsky.social
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
- @keirgiles.bsky.social
- @yarotrof.bsky.social
- @admiralstav.bsky.social
- Calder Walton, Saleha Moshin, Ernest Scheyder & Annie J
So many great reads this year, but here are our team's top 10.
- @markgaleotti.bsky.social
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
- @keirgiles.bsky.social
- @yarotrof.bsky.social
- @admiralstav.bsky.social
- Calder Walton, Saleha Moshin, Ernest Scheyder & Annie J
IT'S FINALLY READY, our longest episode ever...
THE ARMED FORCES OF CENTRAL ASIA: PART 2 - WARGAMING REGIONAL CONFLICTS
PART 1: Tajikistan invading Kyrgyzstan
PART 2: Uzbekistan invading Tajikistan
PART 3: Russia Invading Kazakhstan
▶️- 2:17:04
OUT THIS THURSDAY >> 28/11/24
THE ARMED FORCES OF CENTRAL ASIA: PART 2 - WARGAMING REGIONAL CONFLICTS
PART 1: Tajikistan invading Kyrgyzstan
PART 2: Uzbekistan invading Tajikistan
PART 3: Russia Invading Kazakhstan
▶️- 2:17:04
OUT THIS THURSDAY >> 28/11/24
November 26, 2024 at 1:04 PM
IT'S FINALLY READY, our longest episode ever...
THE ARMED FORCES OF CENTRAL ASIA: PART 2 - WARGAMING REGIONAL CONFLICTS
PART 1: Tajikistan invading Kyrgyzstan
PART 2: Uzbekistan invading Tajikistan
PART 3: Russia Invading Kazakhstan
▶️- 2:17:04
OUT THIS THURSDAY >> 28/11/24
THE ARMED FORCES OF CENTRAL ASIA: PART 2 - WARGAMING REGIONAL CONFLICTS
PART 1: Tajikistan invading Kyrgyzstan
PART 2: Uzbekistan invading Tajikistan
PART 3: Russia Invading Kazakhstan
▶️- 2:17:04
OUT THIS THURSDAY >> 28/11/24
KICKING OFF IN ONE HOURS TIME
🚨 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR CARRYING OUT COUPS 🚨
Why some fail and others succeed, and the warning signs that one is on the way.
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (London time)
Over on The Red Line's Discord
>> www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord
🚨 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR CARRYING OUT COUPS 🚨
Why some fail and others succeed, and the warning signs that one is on the way.
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (London time)
Over on The Red Line's Discord
>> www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord
October 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM
KICKING OFF IN ONE HOURS TIME
🚨 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR CARRYING OUT COUPS 🚨
Why some fail and others succeed, and the warning signs that one is on the way.
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (London time)
Over on The Red Line's Discord
>> www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord
🚨 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR CARRYING OUT COUPS 🚨
Why some fail and others succeed, and the warning signs that one is on the way.
- 1400 (DC time)
- 1900 (London time)
Over on The Red Line's Discord
>> www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord
WHO WOULD JOIN A CHINA-LED SECURITY ALLIANCE?
What would a Chinese version of NATO look like?
- Livestream presentation
- Saturday 7th September
(Via Zoom and Discord)
What would a Chinese version of NATO look like?
- Livestream presentation
- Saturday 7th September
(Via Zoom and Discord)
September 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
WHO WOULD JOIN A CHINA-LED SECURITY ALLIANCE?
What would a Chinese version of NATO look like?
- Livestream presentation
- Saturday 7th September
(Via Zoom and Discord)
What would a Chinese version of NATO look like?
- Livestream presentation
- Saturday 7th September
(Via Zoom and Discord)
A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR
💥📢📢💥
LIVE STREAM AND ANALYSIS
>> KICKING OFF IN 30 MINUTES TIME
theredlinepodcast.com/discord
💥📢📢💥
LIVE STREAM AND ANALYSIS
>> KICKING OFF IN 30 MINUTES TIME
theredlinepodcast.com/discord
July 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM
A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR
💥📢📢💥
LIVE STREAM AND ANALYSIS
>> KICKING OFF IN 30 MINUTES TIME
theredlinepodcast.com/discord
💥📢📢💥
LIVE STREAM AND ANALYSIS
>> KICKING OFF IN 30 MINUTES TIME
theredlinepodcast.com/discord
NEXT EPISODE CLUE:
WARGAMING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vs _ _ _ _ _ _
> Not in Africa
> 1 has Russian tanks
> Both have Red on the flag
> 1 of them has an election this month
> The image below shows a disputed island, on which one side is now building military facilities.
Any guesses?
WARGAMING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vs _ _ _ _ _ _
> Not in Africa
> 1 has Russian tanks
> Both have Red on the flag
> 1 of them has an election this month
> The image below shows a disputed island, on which one side is now building military facilities.
Any guesses?
July 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM
NEXT EPISODE CLUE:
WARGAMING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vs _ _ _ _ _ _
> Not in Africa
> 1 has Russian tanks
> Both have Red on the flag
> 1 of them has an election this month
> The image below shows a disputed island, on which one side is now building military facilities.
Any guesses?
WARGAMING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vs _ _ _ _ _ _
> Not in Africa
> 1 has Russian tanks
> Both have Red on the flag
> 1 of them has an election this month
> The image below shows a disputed island, on which one side is now building military facilities.
Any guesses?
🔴📢UPCOMING LIVESTREAM📢🔴
WARGAMING A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR 🇬🇪🇷🇺
Examining the capabilities of the Georgian, Abkhazian, and South Ossetian military forces, as well as the likely regional responses from Russia and NATO.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 20th JULY
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
WARGAMING A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR 🇬🇪🇷🇺
Examining the capabilities of the Georgian, Abkhazian, and South Ossetian military forces, as well as the likely regional responses from Russia and NATO.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 20th JULY
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
July 15, 2024 at 4:20 PM
🔴📢UPCOMING LIVESTREAM📢🔴
WARGAMING A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR 🇬🇪🇷🇺
Examining the capabilities of the Georgian, Abkhazian, and South Ossetian military forces, as well as the likely regional responses from Russia and NATO.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 20th JULY
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
WARGAMING A SECOND RUSSO-GEORGIAN WAR 🇬🇪🇷🇺
Examining the capabilities of the Georgian, Abkhazian, and South Ossetian military forces, as well as the likely regional responses from Russia and NATO.
Via Zoom and Discord
SAT 20th JULY
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
🚨 HEARTS OF IRON / CHAT / Q&A STREAM 🚨
Kicking off in 15 minutes, over on the Red Line Discord. If you play HOI4, feel free to take control of one of the countries. Otherwise, we're relying on Michael to survive WW2 with nothing but a handful of interwar tanks.
Link 👇
Kicking off in 15 minutes, over on the Red Line Discord. If you play HOI4, feel free to take control of one of the countries. Otherwise, we're relying on Michael to survive WW2 with nothing but a handful of interwar tanks.
Link 👇
June 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM
🚨 HEARTS OF IRON / CHAT / Q&A STREAM 🚨
Kicking off in 15 minutes, over on the Red Line Discord. If you play HOI4, feel free to take control of one of the countries. Otherwise, we're relying on Michael to survive WW2 with nothing but a handful of interwar tanks.
Link 👇
Kicking off in 15 minutes, over on the Red Line Discord. If you play HOI4, feel free to take control of one of the countries. Otherwise, we're relying on Michael to survive WW2 with nothing but a handful of interwar tanks.
Link 👇
PATREON EVENT: THIS SATURDAY
THE SILOVIKI: PUTIN'S INNER CIRCLE
Examining the backstories and motivations of the key players pulling the strings within the Kremlin.
SATURDAY MAY 25th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Happening via Zoom and the RL Discord
THE SILOVIKI: PUTIN'S INNER CIRCLE
Examining the backstories and motivations of the key players pulling the strings within the Kremlin.
SATURDAY MAY 25th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Happening via Zoom and the RL Discord
May 22, 2024 at 1:36 PM
PATREON EVENT: THIS SATURDAY
THE SILOVIKI: PUTIN'S INNER CIRCLE
Examining the backstories and motivations of the key players pulling the strings within the Kremlin.
SATURDAY MAY 25th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Happening via Zoom and the RL Discord
THE SILOVIKI: PUTIN'S INNER CIRCLE
Examining the backstories and motivations of the key players pulling the strings within the Kremlin.
SATURDAY MAY 25th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Happening via Zoom and the RL Discord
NEXT EPISODE CLUE >>
THE FUTURE OF THE _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ RELATIONSHIP
- Looking at 2 Nations
- They have fought each other in the past
- Both have Red on the flag
- Both are in the Top 30 for GDP
- Below is an 83km section of their border
- Hint: 268°
Any Guesses?
THE FUTURE OF THE _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ RELATIONSHIP
- Looking at 2 Nations
- They have fought each other in the past
- Both have Red on the flag
- Both are in the Top 30 for GDP
- Below is an 83km section of their border
- Hint: 268°
Any Guesses?
April 24, 2024 at 3:57 PM
NEXT EPISODE CLUE >>
THE FUTURE OF THE _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ RELATIONSHIP
- Looking at 2 Nations
- They have fought each other in the past
- Both have Red on the flag
- Both are in the Top 30 for GDP
- Below is an 83km section of their border
- Hint: 268°
Any Guesses?
THE FUTURE OF THE _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ RELATIONSHIP
- Looking at 2 Nations
- They have fought each other in the past
- Both have Red on the flag
- Both are in the Top 30 for GDP
- Below is an 83km section of their border
- Hint: 268°
Any Guesses?
LIVE EVENT: MAPPING RUSSIA'S MODERN OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES 🇷🇺🇷🇺
Starting in an hour's time.
Examining the difficulties Russia is likely to face on the Baltic and Finnish fronts.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Live via Discord: discord.gg/bBZz43q2pq
Starting in an hour's time.
Examining the difficulties Russia is likely to face on the Baltic and Finnish fronts.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Live via Discord: discord.gg/bBZz43q2pq
April 6, 2024 at 4:49 PM
LIVE EVENT: MAPPING RUSSIA'S MODERN OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES 🇷🇺🇷🇺
Starting in an hour's time.
Examining the difficulties Russia is likely to face on the Baltic and Finnish fronts.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Live via Discord: discord.gg/bBZz43q2pq
Starting in an hour's time.
Examining the difficulties Russia is likely to face on the Baltic and Finnish fronts.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6th
- 1400 (DC Time)
- 1900 (UK Time)
Live via Discord: discord.gg/bBZz43q2pq
THIS SUNDAY >> ANALYSING THE USSR'S INVASION PLAN FOR EUROPE.
For this month's Patreon event, we're unpacking the USSR's "7 Days to the Rhine" plans and evaluating whether they had any chance of success.
SUN 18th FEB
- 1300 > (DC time)
- 1800 > (UK time)
Via Zoom and Discord
For this month's Patreon event, we're unpacking the USSR's "7 Days to the Rhine" plans and evaluating whether they had any chance of success.
SUN 18th FEB
- 1300 > (DC time)
- 1800 > (UK time)
Via Zoom and Discord
February 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM
THIS SUNDAY >> ANALYSING THE USSR'S INVASION PLAN FOR EUROPE.
For this month's Patreon event, we're unpacking the USSR's "7 Days to the Rhine" plans and evaluating whether they had any chance of success.
SUN 18th FEB
- 1300 > (DC time)
- 1800 > (UK time)
Via Zoom and Discord
For this month's Patreon event, we're unpacking the USSR's "7 Days to the Rhine" plans and evaluating whether they had any chance of success.
SUN 18th FEB
- 1300 > (DC time)
- 1800 > (UK time)
Via Zoom and Discord
CRASHCOURSE: UZBEKISTAN'S ARMED FORCES
(December Patreon Event)
Our interactive workshop analysing the Uzbek military's strengths and weaknesses, its role within Central Asia and where the potential flashpoints lie.
SATURDAY, DEC 16
- 1300 (DC time)
- 1800 (LON time)
(Via Zoom and Discord)
(December Patreon Event)
Our interactive workshop analysing the Uzbek military's strengths and weaknesses, its role within Central Asia and where the potential flashpoints lie.
SATURDAY, DEC 16
- 1300 (DC time)
- 1800 (LON time)
(Via Zoom and Discord)
December 9, 2023 at 2:53 AM
CRASHCOURSE: UZBEKISTAN'S ARMED FORCES
(December Patreon Event)
Our interactive workshop analysing the Uzbek military's strengths and weaknesses, its role within Central Asia and where the potential flashpoints lie.
SATURDAY, DEC 16
- 1300 (DC time)
- 1800 (LON time)
(Via Zoom and Discord)
(December Patreon Event)
Our interactive workshop analysing the Uzbek military's strengths and weaknesses, its role within Central Asia and where the potential flashpoints lie.
SATURDAY, DEC 16
- 1300 (DC time)
- 1800 (LON time)
(Via Zoom and Discord)