In this very special episode of Sibylline Insights our host, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, sits down with former senior diplomat Sir Laurie Bristow, the UK's former ambassador to Russia, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan. The episode covers Laurie's experiences, from the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and collapse of Kabul to an examination of Putin’s regime and strategies. The episode sheds light on the complexities of diplomatic contingency planning and the challenges faced by those in security roles.