In this special panel edition of The Focus, we bring together three of the world’s most seasoned strategic thinkers—Andrew Michta, Ben Hodges, and Anders Puck Nielsen—to unpack the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. From the battlefield to NATO's frontlines and the shifting dynamics of global power, this is a timely conversation that goes well beyond Eastern Europe.


Show Notes:


🔗 Connect with Andrew, Ben & Anders:

Andrew Michta X @andrewmichta  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/Web https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/ 

Ben Hodges X @general_ben

Anders Puck Nielsen Bluesky @anderspucknielsen.dk

Most recent media spots:


Andrew Michta

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ

Ben Hodges

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ

Anders Puck Nielsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw

 

In this special panel edition of&nbsp;The Focus, we bring together three of the world&rsquo;s most seasoned strategic thinkers&mdash;Andrew Michta, Ben Hodges, and Anders Puck Nielsen&mdash;to unpack the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. From the battlefield to NATO's frontlines and the shifting dynamics of global power, this is a timely conversation that goes well beyond Eastern Europe.
 Show Notes:
 🔗 Connect with Andrew, Ben &amp; Anders:
Andrew Michta X @andrewmichta &nbsp;LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/</a>Web <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/">https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/</a>&nbsp;
Ben Hodges X @general_ben
Anders Puck Nielsen Bluesky @anderspucknielsen.dk
Most recent media spots:
 Andrew Michta
<a href="https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ">https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ</a>
Ben Hodges
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ</a>
Anders Puck Nielsen
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw</a>
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The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.