This Week in Geopolitics

In today’s episode we talk about, Afghanistan. Then we talk a little bit more about Afghanistan. After that we discuss… Afghanistan. Oh and we talk Taiwan and China. All that and more!

In today’s episode we talk about, how Iran’s involved in Lebanon officially kicks off the battle for influence we talked about before. Then we speculate on Turkey’s neighborhood and the opportunities that are, and will remain, open to them as we move forward along with some of the armed conflicts I see them fighting in the name of their new empire. Lastly we give a post mortem on the US backed Afg...

In today’s episode we talk about, Russia’s stunning advances in its aim of reintegrating the former Soviet republics in Central Asia and we really take a moment to reflect on how fast they’ve managed to do so. Then we Segway into the drama going down between Belarus and its neighbors over the outcome of the country’s 2020 elections as well as how each of Belarus’ neighbors have responded to said d...

In today’s episode we talk about, Israel and Iran at each other’s throats again over the oil tanker that was hit in the Arabian Sea. Then we talk about Russia’s stunning success in reintegrating the central Asian states and what reintegration with Russia looks like for the countries involved. Finally we talk about the product of me ranting and rambling to myself about geopolitics, which is the gro...

In today’s episode we talk about, a lot of the unrest going on around the world and pick apart some of the key points of interest; relationships of countries within the same sphere of influence, militancy all across Africa, and how these crises open doors for unthinkable opportunities. Then we talk about Tunisia and how it’s political crisis may become a battleground between France and Turkey. And...

In today’s episode we talk about The Taliban taking control over Afghanistan’s borders and what may be their grand strategy in bringing the civil war to a decisive conclusion with them as the big winners. Then we talk about the current state of the French intervention in Lebanon and how the battle for influence in Lebanon has begun. Finally we talk about Turkey’s renewed expansionism in the Middle...

In today’s episode we talk about Some of the foreign delegations and missions that the Taliban has made to lay the groundwork for the post civil war era of their existence. Then we cover another border skirmish between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and how their conflict may end in a repeat of the war in the Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Finally we end off by discussing the economic collaps...

In today’s episode we talk about the growing scandal between Belarus and Lithuania and how it’s expansion internationally has growing implications for their neighborhood, then we chat about Xi jingping’s speech commemorating tha 100th anniversary of the Chinese communist party. Finally we discuss the massive troop build up and rising tensions in the Indo-Chinese Cold War. All that and more!

In today’s episode we talk about the Elections in Peru and how its disputed outcome could take them down the Burma road. Then we discuss the near-miss catastrophe that was the UK sailing a destroyer through water’s claimed by Russia and getting shot at in the process. Finally we go over the ceasefire that’s been declared between Ethiopia and Tigray. All that and more!

In today’s episode we talk about the Aung San Suu Kyi being put on trial in Burma and the immense pressure on the military to back up their claims of election fraud. Then we talk about Biden’s summits with the G7 and the EU (he also had one with nato but I forgot to cover it). Also along the way we discuss cyberattacks and what a proper response to them will be in an increasingly digitized world....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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 su...

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 t...

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 l...

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...