Veronika Poniscjakova

As May moves on, the Defence Research Network has been tuning into thought-provoking podcasts on diplomacy, conflict, and global security.

This month at the Defence Research Network, we've been reading two thought-provoking books on global conflict and power.

This month, our playlist focuses on the US - Ukrainian relationship and the possibility of a ceasefire and negotiations. Whether you're into geopolitics or frontline updates, these episodes offer sharp insights.

This month we're reading two books which explore power and conflict, from the quiet micropolitics of everyday life in Russia to the historical realities of surrender and captivity in Western warfare across centuries.