Semaj McDowell

The Geopolitical Pivot

Hello all! Welcome to the Pivot! The purpose of this podcast is to discuss in detail the geopolitical implications of the 21st century as we gravitate from a definite American unipolar international order to a nascent multi-faceted, multi-polar international system. This podcast looks to extensively address the question "how did we get to where we are now?" and the question, "where do we go from now?" In order to do this, we must understand the powers of history, civilization development, technology, identity, and geography so that we can properly shed light on the true realities of our world....

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Semaj McDowell

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Government

Latest episode

Aug 21, 2023

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Episodes

China's Maritime Militia and Fishing Vessels Disturbing the Peace in the South China Sea 21.08.2023

The Geopolitical Pivot Podcast is back for good with a returning episode discussing China's maritime militia and fishing vessels in the South China Sea as tensions continue to increase between Beijing and Washington DC. The usage of these maritime militia serves to provide China with plausible deniability while carefully crafting its own strategic maritime advantage in the South China Sea. Seeking...

An Interview With Ret. DSS Special Agent Cody Perron: Marine, Diplomatic Security Agent, and National Security Advocate 08.12.2022

Join the Geopolitical Pivot cast as we interview Retired Diplomatic Security Special Agent Cody Perron in a blockbuster episode highlighting his impressive background in the Marines and Diplomatic Security, education background, current geopolitical trend analysis and implications of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Perron's current Bureau of School Security initiative for domestic school security, and...

Tehran's Worst Nightmare: Ethnic & Religious Internal Schisms & Their Surfacing Involvement in Ukraine 07.11.2022

Members of the George Kennan Group rise from the geopolitical unknowns once more and provides a returning hour long conversation specifically on Iran's involvement in Ukraine, Iranian drones and ballistic missiles Russia has a growing appetite for, and why Iran may see the deteriorating strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States as a long term victory. Secondly, GKG discusses...

WE ARE BACK AGAIN....FOR GOOOOOOOD!: Pelosi's Visit Sparks Permanent Taiwan Strait Crisis 17.08.2022

Hello Hello! Welcome back to The Geopolitical Pivot Podcast! We, the George Kennan Roundtable, surely missed creating these shows for you all. Good news though! We are back for good and will be returning to weekly podcast uploads! We have more good news. The people behind the scenes of The Geopolitical Pivot podcast has officially started a company Aethon Enterprises LLC to provide audiences and c...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 16: What does Venezuela and Argentina have in common? Iran 22.06.2022

Before explaining what the episode is about...NEWS AND UPDATE: The Geopolitical Pivot is coming under the umbrella of Aethon Enterprises, a new national security enterprise being formed by the Pivot's founder Semaj McDowell! Furthermore, we have launched a YouTube channel as well! To show your support and to gain access to published report assessments and visual graphics, follow the links below an...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 15: DPRK Nuclear Diplomatic Gangnam Style 13.06.2022

Good good afternoon from the George Kennan Group! Today with analyst Brian Jones, the team look to examine and better understanding the robust testing of ballistic missiles by the DPRK in anticipation of a potential upcoming nuclear test. By observing the positions of China, Japan, and South Korea economically, militarily, and politically, the often erratic yet strategically savvy actions of North...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 14: YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH! - Disinformation in Ukraine, Cuban Intel Ops in the Americas, and the Australian Elections 07.06.2022

The George Kennan Club is back as we discuss disinformation operations in the Ukraine-Russia War...by Ukraine! Additionally, we pivot toward the Land Down Under as we give an update on the Australian elections. Toward the end of the show, we discuss Cuban intelligence capabilities and utilize Cuba's security presence in Venezuela! Sit back and relax with your favorite geopolitical bunch as we upda...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 13: Another Man's Terrorist is Another Man's Freedom Fighter 01.06.2022

In this episode, the George Kennan Roundtable discusses the basic foundations of defining terrorism in addition to providing an update on the Asia-Pacific/Oceania strategic security ambitions of China to remove US presence and influence within the 3 island chains.

George Kennan Roundtable Part 12: Understanding Indonesian Strategic Complicated Importance & A Discussion on Russian Cyber Electoral Tampering 23.05.2022

The George Kennan Club is back with special guest 2nd Lieutenant Williams as we discuss in the first 45 minutes of the show the strategic complicated importance of Indonesia in the Asia-Pacific for US interests. Afterwards, we carry on a discussion on Russian cyber electoral tampering and social engineering as seen in 2016, 2020, and even back to the 1930s!

It's Our 2 Year Anniversary! 07.05.2022

Welcome back to the Pivot podcast! In about 45 minutes, we discuss the possibilities of the sources of the rather spontaneous yet strategically calculating fires in Russia, Belarus, and Transnistria. With the assistance of our dear friend Maker's Mark to bring the chill vibes, we delve into the unending complexities that we call geopolitics. Enjoy!

George Kennan Roundtable Part 11: Chinese Real Estate in the Solomon Islands & Impending American Budget Debacle! 07.05.2022

The team has returned once again to discuss the brewing strategic relationship between China and the Solomon Islands in addition to the growing concerns regarding American budgeting toward Ukraine, American Armed Forces readiness, and the credit collapse cycles that give is giving way to the incoming recession.

George Kennan Roundtable Part 10: We'll take Islam and Littoral Ships for $500 22.04.2022

You missed us didn't you? Welcome back to the George Kennan Roundtable where we discussed two topics that literally have nothing to do with each other but super important to the developing trends of modern geopolitics: Islam and Littoral Combat Ships in Navy Strategy. In the first hour of the podcast, the Roundtable discusses the intricacies of Islam and the nuances among the prominent schools of...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 9: BLESSING THE RAINS DOWN IN AFRICA 08.04.2022

The George Kennan Club is back with an elongated episode of 2 hours 20 minutes of pure geopolitical content, laughs, and bashing of King Leopold! Tune in to listen to a US Army veteran and up and coming Middle East North Africa/Muslim World practitioner as we delve into the Wild Wild West of the Sahel, discuss climate and socioeconomic contributions to African based jihadism and non-state cycle of...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 8: IRAN TO DUGIN THE DONBAS 05.04.2022

Join the George Kennan Club as we discuss Ukraine War updates, the modern day Rasputin Aleksandr Dugin, and the asymmetrical nature of Iran and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp.

George Kennan Roundtable Part 7: GUESS WHO'S BACK...BACK AGAIN 02.04.2022

The George Kennan Roundtable has returned with our comeback episode after a 2 week hiatus! With special guests from the Sycamore Institute at American University, we delve into an 1 hour 50 minute discussion/debate on Russia, Germany, remilitarization of Europe, Mexico cartels, and China. Take a listen! More to come!

George Kennan Roundtable Part 6: Ukraine-Russia Crisis Strategic and Tactical Update Evaluation & American Strategic Malarky... 13.03.2022

The George Keenan Roundtable is back again with three new guests and members of the Pivot Crew as we discuss updates regarding the Russian position in Ukraine, American National Security malarky on addressing the current situation, Poland's Gamble with MiGs and F-16s, Russian and Ukrainian propaganda, and ongoing energy price spiral!

Internal Russian Turmoil, Chemical and Bio False Flag Ops in Ukraine, and Putin's Strategic Gamble 13.03.2022

With George Kennan Roundtable Member Dan, we examine the internal Russian turmoil, the Russian ploy for a biological, chemical, and/or nuclear (CBRNE) false flag in Ukraine, the recent airstrike on Ukrainian military base in Western Ukraine known for hosting Western forces and officials, and the Kremlin's strategic gamble with Putin and impending asymmetric, guerrilla warfare in Ukraine!

Fallout V: Kiev, South Korea, and Mysorean Rockets 11.03.2022

Welcome back to the Pivot! With guest host and good friend to the Pivot team, Army Artillery Officer Wendell Bryant joins in on the conversation regarding Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Iran, South Korea, India, Oman, and China. With a few libations, the Pivot Crew examines in depth political culture, Russian artillery strategies, the Quad, and everything in between! Enjoy!

The George Kennan Roundtable Episode 5: Geopolitical Evaluation of Crises involving Russia, Ukraine, China, Libya, India, Europe, and the American Domestic Turmoil 04.03.2022

A 2 HOUR SPECIAL!! Your favorite group of young geopolitical practitioners are back with a thorough yet wild journey through the current geopolitical cries involving Russia, Ukraine, Libya, China, India, and the American domestic instability. With two new additions to the Geopolitical PIvot podcast team, this episode is filled with laughs, seriousness, thorough geopolitical analysis, slight debate...

The George Kennan Roundtable Episode 4: Examining Russian Military Struggles in Ukraine, China's Position, Russo-Venezuelan Rendezvous, and Elon's Starlink 27.02.2022

The Roundtable has been assembled once again as we further examine Russian military operations in Ukraine, Ukrainian resistance to occupation, the power of Open Source Intelligence by Ukrainians against the Russians, the effectiveness of cyber warfare, Elon Musk's approval given to Ukraine to utilize Starlink, and the geopolitical ramifications of the ongoing war. With a group of 7 aspiring geopol...

George Kennan Roundtable Part 3: THIS IS NOT A DRILL! RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE!! 25.02.2022

Russia has initiated the long awaited invasion of Ukraine beginning on Wednesday, February 23rd. Today, the world has bore witness to the mass conventional mobilization and warfare operations of the Russian Federation into Eastern, Northern, and Southern Ukraine. The world continues to bear witness to the brutalities of war in the modern war as this is the current greatest conventional and hybrid...

Interview with the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Realist Review Publication 17.02.2022

Tune in to listen to an interview with the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Realist Review Publication. The Realist Review aims to foster intellectual discussion by providing a platform for new voices to share their opinions on international affairs. The Realist Review seeks to empower voices who favor diplomacy over war and restraint over confrontation.

George Kennan Roundtable Part 2: Disinformation, Russian Weapons and Tactics, and Best-Worst Scenarios 17.02.2022

The Boys are back in town!! The Roundtable is back at it again with a second episode discussing some of the Russian weapons, tactics, and scenarios currently positioned and unfolding near the Ukrainian border. As the current tensions continue to spiral out of control, the three amigos look to have yet another discussion on what is going on and why it matters!

The George Kennan Roundtable Episode 1 23.01.2022

What's better than your standard geopolitical monologue? A bunch of young, up and coming geopolitical practitioners coming together to discuss the random geopolitical topics of the day with the help of a little wine and bacon bourbon! Welcome to the George Kennan Club, where we laugh, discuss, articulate, challenge, and just enjoy the company of fellow geopoliticians trying to make sense of the an...

Chinese Digital Art of Deception 30.12.2021

The Calculated Chinese Strategy of Intellectual & Technological Deception to Achieve The Under-Heaven System

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