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Gavin Esler
BBC News Correspondent
Gavin Esler is a British journalist and correspondent for BBC News. He has reported from various parts of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Esler has covered several major news events, including the Arab Spring and the European sovereign-debt crisis. He is also a presenter of the BBC News channel's flagship program, Newsnight.
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Some Boots on Some Ground? – Start Your Week with Gavin EslerThe Bunker – News without the nonsenseMar 30, 202630:42HostIran vs. the Gulf – Is there any going back to normal?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerMar 26, 202631:51HostHas Iran won the Iran War? – Start Your Week with Gavin EslerThe Bunker – News without the nonsenseMar 23, 202628:49HostTrump says he wants to end the Iran war. Can he?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerMar 19, 202630:03HostTrump's Iran doom spiral – Where does this end?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerMar 5, 202630:14HostDoes Putin really think he can still win in Ukraine?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerFeb 26, 202630:12HostFriend or foe? – Do Rubio's words in Munich change anything for Europe?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerFeb 19, 202625:13HostThe Winter War — How Ukraine is facing Russia’s crueltyThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerFeb 5, 202622:32HostXi's world – Will China control the future?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerJan 29, 202635:25HostRage against the regime – Will Iran's government fall?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerJan 22, 202628:57HostTrump, Venezuela and 2026 – A new era of chaosThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerJan 7, 202635:25Host2025 has already shaken the world. What’s next?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerDec 18, 202540:05HostRussia-Ukraine deal – Can anyone force Putin to change course?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerDec 4, 202530:53HostWar on the world – Are conflicts leading us to climate oblivion?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerNov 20, 202533:08HostCan we stop the fall of Europe?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerNov 13, 202530:03HostBig Tech, A.I. and the dictators – Inside the future of authoritarianismThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerOct 30, 202523:22HostThe Populist Playbook – How does the right wing connect globally?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerOct 23, 202529:22HostChina and Russia vs. You — Inside the new cyber warThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerOct 16, 202529:55HostGaza Peace Plan explained – Everything you need to knowThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerOct 8, 202524:53HostWhat happens if China wins over Russia and India?This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerOct 2, 202539:16Host