Restricted Handling

Restricted Handling Daily Intel Brief

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Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea; international security, geopolitics, military, intel operations, sanctions and economic power plays Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI).It's RH. restrictedhandling.substack.com

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Jul 11, 2026

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RH 5.4.26 | China: Taiwan Airspace Drama, Iran Hedge, Panama Pressure 04.05.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   China is playing three-dimensional chess right now and the board stretches from Africa to the Strait of Hormuz to the  Pa nama Canal. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down how Beijing is  maneuvering  across multiple  theaters  at once while the United States and its allies scramble...

RH 5.4.26 | Russia Oil Ports Hit, EU Loan Expands, Kremlin on Edge 04.05.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Ukraine just struck deep into Russia's energy and naval backbone, and this episode breaks down why it matters far beyond a few drone hits.   In RH 5.4.26,  Rya n  and Glenn walk through Ukraine's long-range strike on the Baltic oil port of  Primorsk , the reported hit on a Kalibr-ca pa ble Karakurt-class corvet...

How Russia Negotiates, Putin's Trap, Iran's Bluff, Drone Lessons Missed w/ Retired CIA Officer Glenn Corn 03.05.2026

Retired CIA Chief of Station and Senior Case Officer Glenn Corn argues the crises in Ukraine, Iran, Cuba, and the Strait of Hormuz are connected fronts in one larger fight. 👉 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 Glenn Corn are back for a no-gue...

RH 4.29.26 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia & China 29.04.2026

👉 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...

RH 4.29.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Blockades, Hezbollah Drones, UAE's OPEC Exit 29.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode, we're diving deep into the latest updates on Iran and the Middle East. The geopolitical game is shifting, and we're breaking down the crucial developments you need to know. The U.S.-Iran standoff continues, and Iran's latest proposal is nothing short of bold. Tehran wants the U.S. to lift the bl...

RH 4.29.26 | China's Diplomatic Moves, Meta's AI Block, and Rising Rare-Earth Control 29.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're diving into the latest updates on China's evolving strategy and its impact on global geopolitics. First, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was hit with another setback as China continues its campaign of diplomatic isolation. China's recent move to block Lai...

RH 4.29.26 | Russia: Tuapse Strikes, Grain Row, Coal Crisis, and Rising Pan-Turkism 29.04.2026

👉  Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Welcome to  The Restricted Handling Podcast , your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the world of geopolitics, military operations, and intelligence insights. In today's episode, we cover some seriously hot topics, including the latest escalation in Ukraine's deep strikes inside Russia, the c...

RH 4.28.26 | Iran and the Middle East | Hormuz Talks, Hezbollah Drones, Gulf Tensions, Oil Crisis 28.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode, we're diving deep into the ongoing crisis in Iran and the Middle East, where tensions are far from cooling off. With the situation evolving rapidly, Iran has presented a new proposal to end the conflict, offering to open the critical Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of the US blockad...

RH 4.28.26 | China: Meta's AI Deal Blocked, Taiwan Tensions, Cisco Lawsuit Update 28.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode,  we're  diving deep into the latest developments coming out of China.  There's  a lot of big moves happening, and  we've  got all the key details. From high-stakes legal battles to China tightening its grip on tech,  we're  breaking it all down.   First up,  we've  got an update on the lawsu...

RH 4.28.26 | Russia: Recruitment Woes, Drone Strikes, Iran Talks & Mali Setbacks 28.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode of  The Restricted Handling Podcast , we dive into the latest from Russia, Mali, and beyond. First up, Russia's military recruitment is in the spotlight. The Kremlin is scrambling to ease concerns about its controversial recruitment of university students into its Unmanned Systems Forces. But...

RH 4.27.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Hormuz Standoff, Nuclear Deadlock, Israel Realigns 27.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   The Middle East is in that uncomfortable space between war and  peace  and this episode breaks down exactly why that matters.   On RH 4.27.26, Ryan and Glenn dig into the stalled US-Iran talks after President Trump abruptly  canceled  Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's planned trip to Islamabad. What does it mea...

RH 4.27.26 | China Unwinds Meta, Pressures Taiwan, Flexes in the South China Sea 27.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ China just dropped a hammer on Meta, tightened its grip on AI talent, expanded its economic warfare toolkit, and flexed naval muscle near the Philippines and Taiwan. All in a single news cycle. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down Beijing's order to unwind Meta's two point five billion...

RH 4.27.26 | Russia: Deep Strikes, DPRK Pact, Nuclear Risks 27.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down a major escalation in the Ukraine war that is reshaping the strategic landscape inside Russia itself. Ukraine is not just defending territory. It is taking the fight deep into Russian soil. Over the past week, Ukrainian long range drones struck the Y...

What's Coming Up Next Week in the World: 2026.04.26 to 2026.05.02 26.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Next week's global events are shaping up to be a rollercoaster for international relations. From high-stakes debates at the UN to critical economic data releases, the world is on edge, and we're here to break it all down for you. On this episode, we cover the latest in Russia, China, the Middle East, and more, givi...

RH 4.25.26 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive 25.04.2026

👉 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...

RH 4.24.26 | Iran and the Middle East: U.S. Military Power, Ceasefire Stalemate, and Naval Showdown 24.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode of  The Restricted Handling Podcast , we dive into the heart of the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on the broader Middle East. The U.S. has stepped up its military presence in the region, with a third aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, joining the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraha...

RH 4.24.26 | Russia: Internet Blackouts, FSB Power Surge, and Ukraine's Rising Influence 24.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In this episode, we dive into the latest developments coming out of Russia and Ukraine. From Putin's crackdown on mobile internet blackouts to the growing power of the FSB, things are heating up behind the  Kremlin 's walls. With rising public frustration over internet disruptions and economic sanctions, Russia...

RH 4.24.26 | China's Yuan Surge, AI Theft, Taiwan Tensions, Military Drills 24.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest shifts in China's global influence and its geopolitical moves. From the surge of the yuan in international trade to Beijing's ever-tightening grip on AI technology, China's influence is growing stronger and more visible.  We're  bringing you up to speed on the cu...

RH 4.23.26 | China: Taiwan, Cyber Power, and Rare Earth Tensions 23.04.2026

👉  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 military muscle ,  cyber dominance , and how  Taiwan  is staying tough despite growing international pressure. From  Lai Ching- te's   canceled  trip  to  Eswatini  to  China's ongoing cyber power push ,  we're  breaking...

RH 4.23.26 | Russia: Drones, Economic Struggles, and Growing Tensions in Georgia 23.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   In today's episode,  we're  diving into Russia's latest moves on the geopolitical chessboard. From escalating drone warfare to internal economic struggles,  we're  covering it all. Russia continues to struggle under the weight of its own financial troubles, but the Kremlin's staying in the game.  We'll  talk ab...

RH 4.22.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Ceasefire, Strait Tensions, and US Pressure 22.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Tensions are high and stakes even higher as the US and Iran navigate their rocky relationship in the Middle East. In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest developments surrounding the Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and the high-level diplomatic games being played. US President Trump extends the ce...

RH 4.22.26 | China Flexes, Japan Arms Up, Taiwan's Diplomatic Squeeze 22.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Welcome to another packed episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast ! In today's show,  we're  diving deep into the shifting tides of global geopolitics with a special focus on China, Taiwan, and Japan. Strap in because things are moving fast.   First up, Taiwan's President Lai Ching- te  had to cancel his muc...

RH 4.22.26 | Russia's Struggles, Ukraine's Innovation, and Shifting Global Power 22.04.2026

👉  Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   Russia is in deep trouble, and Ukraine is showing no signs of slowing down. In today's episode, we break down the latest developments with Russia's increasingly embarrassing military claims, the mounting economic pressures  it's  facing, and the latest strategic moves from Kyiv. Whether  it's  Russia exaggerat...

RH 4.22.26 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia & China 22.04.2026

👉 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...

RH 4.21.26 | Iran and the Middle East: U.S. Navy Blockade, Peace Talks, and Geopolitical Leverage 21.04.2026

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast   https://www.restrictedhandling.com/   The tension between the US and Iran is reaching a boiling point. In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast,  we're  breaking down the latest developments in the Middle East that you  won't  want to miss. As the US and Iran brace for a critical round of peace talks, the situation in the Strait of Hor...

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