In today’s episode we talk about How the US withdrawal from Afghanistan is opening up opportunities for the Taliban and Turkey to make moves to reshape their neighborhood. Then we discuss the G7 Summit and some of the major themes and takeaways from the meeting. Finally we talk about the great strategic importance of not falling behind in the new industrial revolution. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about Major developments around the area where Iran lives and how the Iranians are taking full advantage of the opportunities that are being presented to them. Then we talk about Michael Flynn’s call for a Burma style coup in the United States and what such an event could potentially do to the country. Finally we cover South Korea and how what they’re doing is likely to be done more by other countries moving forward. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about a number of upcoming US summits and the rather confused state of American foreign policy at the moment. Then we talk about developments in the former Soviet sphere which almost naturally equate to opportunities for Russia. Finally we cover France and it’s growing independent spirit with regards to its foreign policy and how that will benefit it in the emerging era. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and take stock of what’s transpired during the recent bout of fighting. Then we take a detour to touch base on a number of happenings around the globe. Lastly we talk about the potential of Indonesia to become a great power in the heart of south East Asia. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the beginnings of a new balance of power coming into view in the Middle East. Then we cover the massive breach of critical US infrastructure and some of the fallout that’s occurred because of it. Lastly we go over the big story of the week and that’s the Israel-Palestine conflict that’s erupted in the region and sparked fierce debate over which side is in the Right. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about some of the major happenings in the Middle East and what it means for the future of certain countries in theta region. Then we cover the rebirth of the Anglo French Rivalry and where that lead. Afterwards we end off by discussing a seemingly unimportant, yet ominously foreboding conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about Biden’s speech to Congress on his 100th day in office and where he intends to take the country. Then we talk about the open letter signed by French military officials that made political earthquakes in France and what may transpire if they followed through on their warning. Then we discuss some more details on the increasing role that regional powers are playing in their respective regions. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the death of the president of Chad and the relative power the country has in its region. Then we discuss Vladimir Putin’s State of the Nation address and the major take aways that I got out of it. After that we’ll end off by talking about Iran and Syria’s new relationship. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about tye current push for America to return to the Iran Nuclear Deal as well as what having a functional nuclear weapon would mean for Iran. Then we get into how a dangerous situation in Chad reveals how countries will fill the void caused by an absence of American influence. Finally we cover a few of the United States’ diplomatic blunders followed by a lengthy rant on how our foreign policy makes no sense and why it is that I greatly oppose it. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the smaller countries of the world and see just how the little things have big implications even when they come from little places. We’ll talk about tiny Slovakia casting doubt on the Russian Sputnik-V vaccine. We’ll go over the coup in Myanmar to try and get a decent understanding of what’s been going on there since the coup began. Then we’ll get into the rising tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the power struggle happening in Nepal and the danger they seems to be avoided for now. Then we go over the Nile Question regarding the Renaissance dam being built by Ethiopia and how the summit in Congo May go. After that we get into China’s overturning of the status quo, why it’s a significant development and what that may influence other countries in the region to do in response. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about Israel’s complicated election results and how it May gridlock the country through division at a dangerous time. Then we go over the major deal made between China and Iran that formally brings Iran into the Belt and Road as well as what that may mean moving forward. Afterwards we talk about the New Suez Crisis and the economic and political ramifications that are sure to accompany it. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the Biden administration’s rough week when dealing with Russia and China as well as how many of the things they wish to achieve when talking to these adversaries seem to be just out of reach. Then we discuss the group of Mediterranean countries who’ve come together to act on their immigration policy and how it’s added to the growing list of fragmentation’s within the EU. Afterwards we do a follow-up to the Israel-Iran war scenario we talked about last week where ...
In today’s episode we talk about how the rising tensions between Israel and Iran could spill out into a conflict that would engulf the broader region. Then we cover what I believe such a conflict would likely look like if it happened and who the major winners of such a conflict would be. Afterwards we go over the rising importance of space and cyberspace as well as what early space warfare would look like with the technology we have today. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about Tensions heating up in eastern Ukraine and the potential for the war to re-ignite, leading to a final showdown between Ukraine and the Russian backed separatists. Then we talk about recent moves from Hungary that promise a different relationship between nations and also raises questions about what comes after the EU. Later we discuss the events in Libya in the lead up to their December elections and why a failure to achieve a new government could open the door fo...
In today’s episode we talk about major disruptions in the former Soviet space and how Russia’s opportunities to secure its hold over its borderlands may be increasing. Then we touch up on notable developments in Greece that pertain to the EU’s ‘perpetual secession crisis’ as well as the political turmoil in Nepal and its place in the ‘Real Cold War’. Afterwards we talk about some trends emerging regarding the fragility of Democratic institutions and a potential rise in state backed piracy on the...
In today’s episode we talk about the winter storm that has shaken the United States and how it’s pushing the country deeper into its renewed isolationist sentiments. Then we get an update on the situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray rebellion and the prospects of victory for the two sides. Finally we discuss the resurgent phenomenon of Regional powers reasserting themselves by playing bigger roles in resolving regional problems. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the reshuffling of diplomatic relations around the world ranging from the UK and China Banning each other’s TV stations to Russia pivoting East and opening up to japan. Then we discuss the un-winnable situation the EU is in, why it’s behaving the way it is and doing the things it’s done. Lastly we look back at the South China Sea and examine the Philippine’s naval build up and how it spells the beginnings of an arms race in the highly contested region. All that a...
In today’s episode we talk about the UK’s actions to fast track citizenship for Hong Kong nationals in the wake of China’s crackdown. Then we get into Turkey’s continued integration of Libya’s army and how it presents a worse case scenario for Egypt. Lastly we applaud Thailand for its stunning move to become a major hub of LNG in East Asia. All of that and more!
In today’s episode we go over how a Greek leader is advocating an exit from the Euro-zone unless demands are met, a stance which if adopted by the Greek government at large would have major implications. The we talk about the dispute between Britain and the EU over the AstraZeneca vaccine and its distribution. Finally we cover the military take over of Burma after accusations of irregularities in the election. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the recent actions taken by the Biden administration and what they mean for American relations with China. Then we get up to date with France’s crackdown on Islam and the potential precedent that they’re setting for the rest of Europe. Finally we talk about how Iraq’s attempt to help OPEC bring oil price back up has inadvertently upset the sensitive situation between India and China. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about how Russia is laying spades and axes on the table with its corona virus vaccine. Then we cover government collapses in Europe, namely the Netherlands and Italy. Finally we cover how the situation in Italy could lead it to become the second fallen domino in the EU’s perpetual secession crisis. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the fallout from the capital protests that happened in Washington DC, namely the mass deplatforming that’s still ongoing. Then we cover the EU’s European Green Deal and how, if successful, it could be their best chance to keep the bloc together. After that we get into China’s new Defense law and how it could usher in a new phase of their foreign policy, Dragon Diplomacy! All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about Britain’s first actions as an independent country, then we cover the recent development and implementation of a massive African Free trade zone, afterwards we get into the potential for nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. All that and more!
In today’s episode we talk about the seemingly smaller developments in the world. China’s restrictions on Australian coal backfiring and pushing China towards self sufficiency faster. French and Portuguese troop presences in former colonies and how they can influence events and decisions in the future. We cover Turkey’s defense minister visiting Libya and the broader implications of a Turkish alliance with a weak Libya. All that and more!
In today’s episode we cover, you guessed it, the great powers of our day. We’ll cover the Century long election in the United States and how we could be seeing the Democrat’s victory disappearing right before our eyes. Then, a look at Hungary’s constitutional amendment and how other European nations may follow Hungary’s example down the road. After that will take a good look at Nepal’s constitutional crisis and how it has the potential to explode into the first (hot) proxy war between India and ...
In today’s episode we cover various peace agreements From the Afghan-Taliban to the Moroccan-Israeli going over their potential impact on their neighbors moving forward. Then we talk about the rebellion in Ethiopia and how if something goes wrong in Sudan Ethiopia could be in trouble, as well as how the militant insurgency in Mozambique had opened the door for an old colonial master to make moves. Finally we cover the situation brewing in the Indo-Chinese Cold War and how the breakdown of China’...
In today’s episode we talk about the potential for major instability in Sudan and how it could impact Ethiopia. Then we cover how France is rekindling old rivalries with a long list of countries which, shockingly, included Hungary! Afterwards we get into Cino-Australian tensions and developments in Korea. Lastly we finish off talking about how Syria is being used by outside powers to figure out new ways of fighting wars and how despite our best guesses, we will ultimately never be able to know h...
Today we talk about recent developments all over the world ranging from trade agreements between Russia and the former Soviet sphere to strategic maneuvers in Asia between the Cold War powers China and India. We talk about the relative power between nations in the short term due to Covid lockdowns and in the long term from demographics. We look at how countries like Hungary and Russia who are trying to revitalize their fertility rates could gain long term advantages over their neighbors and peer...
Today we’re gonna talk about... well, France. They’re Stand-off with the Islamic world, the growing possibility of Frexit and how this Major European nation is ushering in the new era. The Era of Great Power competition. There’s also other developments but these are the biggest.
