Geopolitics & Defense
Geopolitics, conflicts and defense: Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East, China and Taiwan, NATO, military industry, sanctions, trade and energy security.
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Algeria pulls Sky News Arabia accreditation amid UAE rift: What to know
Algeria severed diplomatic ties with the UAE, which owns Sky News Arabia through Abu Dhabi-based International Media Investments, last Thursday.
Saudi Arabia says attempted Mecca drone attack ‘red line’ as Houthis deny claim
The escalation between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia comes as the Iranian-backed group reportedly met with US officials in Oman to discuss maritime security.
The Democrats Are Screwed, Too || Peter Zeihan
We discussed the problems with the Republicans; now let's move on to the Democrats. They've got a different set of problems, but make no mistake, they are just as screwed. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4Ab7tRZ
Taking Stock of U.S. Strategy in Asia
In this episode, Mike sits down with Randall Schriver, Chairman of the Board at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (January 2018-December 2019), to take stock of America’s strategy in Asia. They explore the forces shaping Washington’s approach to the region, the challenges accompanying Asia's shifting strategic landscape, and how U.S. allies and partners are influencing — and being influenced by — the United States' strategic calculus.
Why Saudi Arabia’s balancing act with US, Iran, Houthis risks collapse
Houthi rebels escalated their attacks on Tuesday, triggering alerts around the holy city of Mecca, Taif and the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Meet Wesley Hunt, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The Texas Republican previously served for two years in the kingdom as a diplomatic liaison officer.
In first, Saudi Arabia activates Mecca warning system amid Houthi threat
Saudi Arabia activated emergency alerts in the holy city for the first time since Yemen's Houthi group intensified its drone and missile attacks on the kingdom.
What Does Life After Donald Trump Look Like? || Peter Zeihan
Trump has adopted a leadership style similar to that of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. That means power is solely concentrated around him, and the party ideology and institutional foundation have been weakened. Without Trump, the Republican Party has no life force. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hfJppF
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