Geopolitics
World events, energy markets, sovereign debt, and the macro forces that make preparedness rational in the first place. Analysis from people who explain why things are tightening — not marketers selling fear.
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Russia Helping Build a New Middle East
Analysis of Russia's expanding role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and its implications for regional stability and global energy markets.
Houthis Reshaping the Middle East
Analysis of Houthi military capabilities and regional influence in the Middle East conflict landscape.
Israel is a Warfare State
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson analyzes Israel's strategic posture, military doctrine, and regional conflict dynamics.
EU Throwing Their Money Around Until They Collapse
Analysis of European fiscal policy unsustainability and economic collapse risks from a geopolitical perspective.
No Ukraine Victory. Only Endure Russia's Attacks!
Analysis of Ukraine conflict trajectories and implications for long-term civilian resilience under sustained military pressure.
4 Point Peace Plan That Could End the Ukraine Conflict
Economist Jeffrey Sachs outlines a four-point framework for resolving the Ukraine conflict through NATO restraint, Ukrainian neutrality, EU integration, and territorial negotiation.
Global Stockpiling for WW3: Japan, Iran Nuclear War Preparations
Overview of international military and civilian preparedness measures across Japan, Iran, and other nations amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Iran FM Araghchi: Hormuz Will No Longer Be the Same
Analysis of Iran's geopolitical posture and potential disruption to global energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Lula Stuns Bolsonaro; Serbia Student List Defeats Vucic; Bulgaria Elections
Analysis of Brazil's presidential runoff, Serbia's parliamentary shift, and Bulgaria's EU alignment—and implications for BRICS, NATO expansion, and Russian influence.
The Lies Dragging US into Iran War Again
Analysis of false justifications and political narratives driving renewed US military escalation toward Iran.
Putin's Winter Strategy: Break Ukraine From the Inside
Analysis of Russia's strategic objectives in Ukraine and how sustained conflict may reshape European energy and security.
This May Doom our Way of Life more than Iran or Russia
Alastair Crooke examines an emerging systemic threat with potential to disrupt modern civilization more significantly than conventional geopolitical conflicts.
The U.S. Can't Destroy Iran With Conventional Weapons
Military analysis of why conventional U.S. air and naval power cannot achieve decisive outcomes against Iran's geography and capabilities.
America Wants Compliance. Iran Wants Sovereignty
Analysis of competing US and Iranian strategic interests and their implications for regional stability and sovereignty.
Israel's New War Doctrine: What's America Signing Up For?
Analysis of Israel's evolving military strategy and its implications for US foreign policy and regional stability.
Merz Fixated on Defeating Russia; CDU Eyes Wüst as AfD Weidel Rises
Analysis of German political shifts: Merz's Russia-first stance, potential CDU leadership change, and AfD's rising influence under Weidel.
Trump is Right About Europe's Border Problem
Analysis of European border security challenges and migration policy implications for regional stability.
It Might Be Too Late
Assessment of current global conditions and implications for personal preparedness planning.
US Diplomats Exit Middle East; Trump Hints Iran Strikes; Russia Urges Restraint
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, Israeli military coordination, and potential strike timing ahead of midterms.
Russia Evacuating Scientists, France Prepares for Martial Law, Nuclear War Simulation
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions: Russian scientist evacuations, French martial law preparations, and nuclear simulation exercises.
Europe is Burning! Here Is What's Next
Analysis of emerging European crises and their cascading effects on preparedness and resource security.
Historic Russia: The Land Putin Will Not Give Back
Analysis of Russian territorial claims and geopolitical positioning in the context of historical borders and current conflict dynamics.
How More War Reshapes the Middle East Forever
Analysis of geopolitical shifts and conflict dynamics reshaping the Middle East region and global implications.
The Dollar, Sanctions & Bombs Can't Bring it Back
Analysis of how sanctions, military intervention, and currency policy reshape geopolitical alignments and economic sovereignty.
Editor's note
“Added 2026-05-29: the link between world events and household preparedness is too direct to bury inside Money or Education. Watch this category to see why the rest of the categories matter.”
— Cockroach editorial
Putin "Would Be Crazy" to Let Zelensky Stay
Military analysis of Ukraine conflict trajectory and potential negotiation outcomes from a senior defense perspective.
Global Grain Shortage Driving Food Prices Higher
Analysis of current grain-supply disruptions—South Africa production declines, Ukraine export collapse, and resulting food-price pressure on households and developing nations.
Cornered Leaders Make the Deadliest Moves
Analyze how political and military leaders respond when facing existential pressure, and the escalation risks this creates.
Putin Rejects Oslo Plan; Russia Escalates Kiev Bridge Destruction
Analysis of Putin's rejection of Western peace proposals and Russia's shift to targeting Ukraine's infrastructure.
Nukes, Internet Exploits, and Midterms | SITREP 22OCT26
Situational report covering nuclear threats, cyber vulnerabilities, and midterm election impacts on preparedness strategy.
The 2014 Decisions That Set the Stage for Today's Crisis in Ukraine
Analysis of the 2014 geopolitical decisions and events that shaped the current Ukraine conflict and regional instability.
The Fatal Assumption That Tehran Will Break
Analysis of the geopolitical assumption that Iran's government will collapse under pressure and its implications for regional conflict.
Will Americans Die to Open the Strait of Hormuz? Seyed M. Marandi
Analysis of US-Iran geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to global energy security.
You Broke It, You Own It: Now Washington Can't Get Out of Ukraine
Analysis of US strategic entanglement in Ukraine and long-term geopolitical consequences of sustained military involvement.
How Two Regional Wars Become a World War
Analysis of escalation pathways from localized conflicts to global military confrontation.
Embassy Evacuations, Iran Nuclear Program, and Russia's Strategic Position
Analysis of US embassy evacuations, Iran's nuclear developments, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Israel.
Japan Earthquake, Economic Instability, and Preparedness Challenges
Live discussion of recent seismic activity in Japan and cascading economic pressures affecting global preparedness strategies.
This Is Getting Serious: They Want This To Happen
Analysis of global instability and preparation strategies for anticipated disruption.
Israel About to Ignite Entire Middle East?
Analysis of escalating Israel-Middle East tensions and potential regional conflict scenarios.
Saudi Oil Not More Precious Than Yemeni Blood
Analysis of Saudi Arabia's geopolitical leverage, regional conflict, and implications for global energy markets and US policy.
Iran's Next Strike May Not Explode. It Could Shut You Down
Analysis of Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics targeting infrastructure and grid resilience.
France and the Hollowing Out of Europe
Analysis of EU centralization's erosion of national sovereignty and its destabilizing effect on member states' ability to respond to domestic crises.
It's Happening Just Like I Said
Observer commentary on emerging world conditions and personal preparation strategies in response to unfolding events.
China Watches as U.S. Loses Iran & Ukraine Wars
Analysis of U.S. strategic setbacks in Iran and Ukraine and their geopolitical implications for China and global power dynamics.
Desperate Maneuvers To Get Russia To Stop
Analysis of Western diplomatic overtures to Russia, proposed settlement frameworks, and escalation risks in the Ukraine conflict.
A Peace Deal Without Ukraine May Be On the Way
Analysis of emerging diplomatic developments and their potential implications for the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Not Normal: The Riots as Preparation for Martial Law and WW3
Analysis of current civil unrest and geopolitical escalation as potential precursors to martial law and wider conflict.
The Meme is Actually Real... It's Worse
Examines a viral claim about economic or social conditions to determine its accuracy and real-world implications.
Netanyahu Wants More War. What Did Hegseth Promise?
Analysis of escalating Middle East conflict and US military leadership positions under a new administration.