Restricted Handling Daily Intel Brief

👉  Subscrib  to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   This week on The Restricted Handling Podcast  we're  taking you straight into the high-stakes world of US-China relations as President Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing.  It's  the first US presidential visit since 2017 and the tension is off the charts. Trade, Taiwan, AI, rare earths, Iran, energy, and strate...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Russia is back in the  spotlight  and the stakes have never been higher. In this episode we dive into Vladimir Putin's latest Sarmat ICBM test, a nuclear weapons flex that he claims will redefine Russia's strategic reach by the end of the year. We break down what this means for Moscow's global messaging and how...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Today on The Restricted Handling Podcast,  we're  taking you straight into the heart of the Iran and Middle East situation. The Strait of Hormuz is back in the spotlight with Tehran testing its control over global energy flows. Only a handful of tankers are slipping through and some with transponders turned off...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode of The Restricted Handling  Podcast   we're  bringing you the latest on the high-stakes US-China summit happening this week in Beijing. President Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in a two-day showdown that could shape global trade, energy flows, and geopolitical dynamics for years to come. We cover...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Russia's ceasefire with Ukraine over Victory Day collapsed fast and messy in this update. Over 200 drones hit Kyiv, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, and Kherson while Ukrainian forces intercepted  nearly two  hundred of them. Civilians were injured, energy facilities were damaged, and infrastructure took a beating. President...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast,  we're  unpacking the latest twists in the US-Iran standoff and the strategic ripple effects across the Gulf, Iraq, and Israel. President Trump has rejected Iran's latest counterproposal, calling it  totally unacceptable , leaving the month-old ceasefire  hang...

👉  Subscribe  to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. President Donald Trump arrives in China from May 13 to May 15 to meet Xi Jinping for the first US presidential visit since 2017. We break down everything you need to know about  what's  at stake in the...

RH 5.11.26 | Russia, Ukraine Ceasefire Strains, Drone Diplomacy, Putin's Maximalist Moves     👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   This week on The Restricted Handling Podcast we dive into the latest developments in Russia and Ukraine as the U.S.-brokered Victory Day ceasefire shows its limits. Russian and Ukrainian forces both claimed the other v...

Ambassador David Satterfield lays out why the Middle East crisis is not just about Iran, Gaza, or the Strait of Hormuz, but about whether the U.S. still knows how to run serious national security policy. 👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast at https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ to get a daily intel brief on Russia, China, Iran, Economics/Sanctions, Espionage, and more Ryan Fugit and Gl...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Get ready for your weekly orientation to the world's most consequential moves. In this episode of "The Restricted Handling Podcast's What's Coming Up Next Week in the World," we break down everything you need to know for Sunday through Saturday. We're talking Russia, China, Ukraine, the Middle East, and key U.S.-EU...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   A weekly deep dive into the latest spy stories and intelligence updates from across the globe. We spotlight the hidden dynamics driving security crises, geopolitical maneuvering, and covert operations—all with a sharp, unvarnished perspective. From cyber threats to clandestine influence campaigns, this episode pu...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down the latest twists in Iran and the broader Middle East with sharp insight. The Strait of Hormuz  remains  the focal point as US and Iranian forces continue to test the fragile ceasefire. From cruise missile and drone exchanges to fast-attack boat ...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   China is keeping the world on edge and in this  episode  we break down all the moves that matter. From Taiwan tensions and PLA activity in the Strait to AI clampdowns and strategic energy leverage, we cover the headlines and the hidden angles that  don't  always make the news. President Lai Ching- te's  recent...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Russia is under the spotlight this week as Victory Day weekend brings drama on multiple fronts. The Kremlin declared a May 8 to 10  ceasefire  to mark the holiday, but Ukrainian forces continue to push the limits with long-range drone strikes hitting deep inside Russian territory, including Perm, Dagestan, and...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we take you straight to the heart of the Middle East with the latest updates from Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and regional power plays. Tensions continue to simmer as Iran tests its leverage over the vital strait, firing drones and cruise missiles while fas...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   China is on the move and the stakes are high. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into the latest developments shaping Beijing's influence, regional security, and global markets. With the Iran war still disrupting energy flows, China is stepping in to fill the gaps, supplying jet fuel an...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Russia is under pressure from every direction and  we've  got the inside track on  what's  happening right now. In this episode, we break down the latest Ukrainian drone and missile strikes reaching deep into Russian territory. From Cheboksary's strategic military plants to the  Kirishinefteorgsintez  refinery...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode of The Restricted Handling  Podcast   we're  breaking down the latest moves in Iran and the Middle East with all the context you need to understand  what's  really happening in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf, and beyond. President Trump's Project Freedom, the US effort to guide commercial shi...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Step beyond the headlines and official spin to uncover the deeper realities inside Russia and China's economies. We take a close look at how Moscow and Beijing project power abroad while grappling with fragile foundations at home, from Russia's unsustainable wartime spending to China's faltering growth and anxiou...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast we're diving deep into China's latest moves on multiple fronts. From energy to diplomacy to military posture this is your go-to briefing on how Beijing is shaping the global stage. We start with China's wind energy expansion. Offshore projects are booming with m...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down the latest developments in Russia and Ukraine, bringing you strategic insights and on-the-ground updates you  won't  get anywhere else. Ukrainian forces are ramping up their deep-strike capabilities, hitting targets like the  Kirishinefteorgsi...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   The Strait of Hormuz is back in the spotlight as Iran ramps up pressure and the United States launches Project Freedom to reopen shipping lanes. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, Ryan and Glenn break down the latest escalation in the Gulf, including Iranian drone and missile attacks, fast-atta...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   China is making bold moves on multiple  fronts  and  we've  got the latest for you. In this episode, we break down China's dominance in wind power and how its offshore projects are shaping the global energy market. While other nations scramble to respond to Middle East disruptions, China is planning decades ahe...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Today on  The Restricted Handling Podcast   we're  diving into the latest updates from Russia, Ukraine, and the wider conflict landscape  that's  keeping global leaders on edge. This episode takes you straight into the heart of Kremlin paranoia as President Vladimir Putin tightens his security, restricts mobile...

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   The Strait of Hormuz is now the main stage of the Iran  war  and the stakes could not be higher. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast,  Rya n  and Glenn break down President Trump's launch of "Project Freedom," the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial ships out of the world's most important en...