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What Just Happened is a short-format, informal podcast brought to you by the intelligence analysts at Sibylline LTD, a strategic risk firm based in London. Hosted by Ignacio Ayala, this podcast features brief conversations between the host and his fellow analysts, updating you on major geopolitical events as soon as they happen.
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23 hours ago
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala is joined by Shiza Abbasi, Sibylline's Principal Analyst for South Asia. Together, they explore J.D. Vance's visit to India, focusing on the implications for U.S.-India trade relations amidst ongoing tariff tensions. Shiza discusses the historical context of the visit, the domestic political dynamics in India, and the challenges posed by agricultural tariffs.
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#Modi #India #JDVance #WhatJustHappened #Geopolitics
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala is joined by Alex Marciniak from the Latin America desk here at Sibylline to discuss the recent presidential elections in Ecuador. Alex explains the newly elected President Daniel Noboa, his policies and the ongoing security crisis in the country. Alex also highlights Noboa's approach to governance, particularly his security measures against organised crime, the economic challenges facing Ecuador and the potential for domestic unrest, especially concerning indigenous relations and energy investments. The conversation also touches on regional trends in security policies across Latin America and the implications for Noboa's administration moving forward.
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#Ecuador #Noboa #RefinedInsight #WhatJustHappened #Geopolitics
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Please note that this episode was recorded on April 9th, and further developments may occur. Stay tuned for future episodes!
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala and his guest, Jonah Kaplan (Principal Analyst for Asia Pacific at Sibylline) delve into the escalating US-China trade war, examining the recent tariff increases and China's retaliatory measures. Jonah lays out the implications of these actions on both economies and the broader geopolitical landscape and highlights the motivations behind China's resistance to negotiate, the significance of domestic policies and China's strategic positioning in global trade.
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#LiberationDay #WhatJustHappened #Trump #Tariffs #China
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala and Claire Brady discuss President Trump's recent tariff announcements. They explore the motivations behind these tariffs, their calculation, global reactions, and potential domestic economic implications. The discussion highlights the significant impact these tariffs may have on international trade relations and the U.S. economy.
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#LiberationDay #WhatJustHappened #Trump #Tariffs
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala speaks with Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe about the recent IDF airstrike on Beirut, its implications for the ceasefire with Hezbollah and the potential perpetrators behind recent rocket attacks. They explore the recent historical context of the ceasefire, the dynamics of the current situation and the likely future developments in the region.
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#Israel #Lebanon #RefinedInsight #WhatJustHappened
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala is joined by Associate North America Analyst Azul Hidalgo Solá to discuss the recent political developments in Canada. Azul focuses on Mark Carney's decision to call for a snap election and the implications for the Liberal Party and its competition. The discussion highlights the shifting political landscape, the impact of tariffs, and the leading candidates' contrasting policies.
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala speaks with Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe about the recent detention of Turkish opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu, the subsequent protests in Turkey, and the international response to these events. It highlights the political climate in Turkey under President Erdogan, the implications of İmamoğlu's arrest, and the reactions from civil society and foreign governments.
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In this episode, Ignacio Ayala speaks with Principal Middle East Analyst Noam Ostfeld about the recent deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank—the first such deployment in over 20 years—as part of an intensified military operation.
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#Israel #Palestine #IDF #WestBank