Freedom & Security

What is the truth about Navy SEAL Team Six?Few military units have acquired such a formidable reputation—or generated so much myth, speculation and controversy. Known around the world as SEAL Team Six, the organisation has been associated with some of the most sensitive counter-terrorism...

What happens when democracy begins to erode, not all at once, but quietly, in ways most people barely notice?You do not need to be an expert to feel that something is shifting.Institutions feel strained. Trust feels fragile. Public discourse feels louder, harsher, and more divided than ever. But...

Think like an intelligence officer. Move like a prepared civilian. Protect your privacy, your family, and your peace of mind.In a world of tracking phones, exposed personal data, public cameras, online scams, emotional manipulation, and unpredictable people, ordinary awareness is no longer...

The war with Iran began in 1996, when a foreign policy document was written for Netanyahu by American analysts who then spent the following decade getting themselves appointed to the American government to implement it. Iraq. Destroyed. Syria. Gutted. Hezbollah. Degraded. Iran. Now under direct...

The rise and fall of the Voting Rights Act, from the triumph of its passage in 1965 to its evisceration by the Supreme Court in their 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder The Voting Rights Act of 1965 finally made good on the promise of the Fifteenth Amendment, which nearly a century before...

Explore how systemic oppression turns fear into law, and how gripping historical resistance fights back against tyranny. Ideal for an immersive commute, this thought-provoking deep dive examines the dark mechanisms that institutionalize persecution. From the tribunals of Revolutionary France to...

Uncover the gripping espionage history hidden within declassified secrets and legendary intelligence failures. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this suspenseful narrative exposes how covert spies, cryptographers, and government cover-ups shaped global conflicts. From...

In Harnessing Disruption, Sarah E. Kreps—a national security expert and military veteran—offers a fresh, clear-eyed framework for understanding the social and political dynamics that shape technological change. From nuclear weapons to AI, cryptocurrency, and social media, breakthrough...

'Propulsive … a taut thriller of high stakes' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE 'Beautiful writing … a phenomenal book' JON STEWART 'Offers a window onto Russia's wartime soul' ECONOMIST 'An intimate, unrestrained account … In between his jail-cell tales, he weaves in the story of modern Russia' THE...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women artists and activists who were seen, but barely heard, at the 1963 March on Washington. "Chatelain lets us see the complexities of these women’s lives, feel their pain, and marvel at...

The indispensable lexicon you need to face authoritarianism—from the country that's been surviving it for centuries. America is not the first country to experience the stirring of tyranny; in Russia, it has been the law of the land for generations. Over the years, a vernacular of double-speak...

A revelatory and powerful testament of protest, courage, and imprisonment in America’s deportation regime. This program is read by the author with Daoud Heidami. “Are you Mahmoud Khalil?” The question marked the start of a politically charged odyssey that took the Palestinian graduate...

Uncover the gripping history of espionage, where spies and codebreakers wage a secret war for global dominance. Perfect for a captivating commute or a focused learning session, this tense narrative moves from ancient battlefields to modern data centers. Experience the dark, suspenseful...

Unmask the shadowy world of Russian espionage with this riveting exploration of the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) and their global clandestine operations. With decades of experience as a CIA operations officer, author Sean M. Wiswesser takes listeners deep into the heart of...

‘Astonishing … A work of moral courage’ BRIAN ENO ‘Revelatory’ WILLIAM DALRYMPLE ‘An important work’ AFUA HIRSCH ‘Remarkable’ YANIS VAROUFAKIS ‘A book of extraordinary moral clarity’ NATHAN THRALL A sweeping and revelatory history of the hidden tradition of Jewish thinkers...