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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Iran War Brutal Phase: US Hits Bridges & Infrastructure
Analysis of US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure and their implications for regional stability and escalation risk.
Elections and China. Hitting Bridges. Bulletproof Glass (Live)
Analysis of geopolitical tensions, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and security implications of current events.
USA Bombs Bridges, Iran Hits Refinery, Trump Bounty, IRGC Assassination Threats
Analysis of escalating US-Iran military strikes, Iranian bounty on US leadership, and implications for ground campaign risk.
Iran is Preparing For Ground War, with Dr. Marandi
Analysis of Iran's military escalation, Hormuz Strait vulnerabilities, and potential economic fallout from regional conflict.
Is the US/Iran Trapped in War—or Do They Both Want War?
Analysis of US-Iran tensions, escalation drivers, and whether conflict serves strategic interests for both powers.
Iran War Mixed Messages
Lt Col Davis analyzes conflicting signals from US and Iranian leadership on escalation risk and war probability.
Ukraine Protests Erupt, Drone Hype Man Out. Globalists Takeover Business
Analysis of Ukraine's political reshuffle: oligarch tensions, military grievances, and Western consolidation of drone-technology control.
Ukraine Russia War Latest
Analysis of current Ukraine-Russia conflict developments and military situation from defense experts.
Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson: US Cannot Force Hormuz Open
Analysis of US naval capacity constraints and geopolitical limits on forcing the Strait of Hormuz open amid regional tensions.
The Weak Position US Has with Iran: Patrick Henningsen Just Back from Tehran
Analysis of US–Iran geopolitical tensions and regional power dynamics from a journalist recently returned from Tehran.
The Real Problem With These Waves of Strikes Against Iran
Analysis of US military strikes against Iran and their strategic implications for regional stability and energy security.
Trump: 6 Days to Iran Blackout with Matthew Hoh
Analysis of geopolitical escalation between the US and Iran, and implications for energy markets and supply chains.
Col Doug Macgregor: No Russian Forces Gathering to Invade US
Analysis of Russian military posture and the absence of invasion preparation directed at the continental United States.
JD Vance Struggles to Explain Iran War Strategy
Lt Col Daniel Davis analyzes gaps in Iran war strategy messaging from Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Iran Strikes Back: Gas Prices, Strait Closures, and Energy Markets
Analysis of Iran-Israel escalation and its impact on global oil supply, gas prices, and maritime chokepoints.
Col Doug Macgregor: Iran Will Never Give Up
Analysis of Iran's strategic posture, regional influence, and long-term geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
UK New Prime Minister Appointed, And Nothing Will Change
Analysis of UK political transition and continuity in foreign policy, NATO alignment, and EU integration under new leadership.
Ukraine Russia War Harsh Reality
Lt Col Davis analyzes current battlefield conditions and strategic dynamics in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
The Unseen Damage Trump's Iran Policy Is Doing to America
Analysis of Iran policy implications and geopolitical risks to US stability and national security.
Cold War Biases Doom Effective Russia Policies Today
Examine how Cold War-era assumptions continue to distort U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and shape modern geopolitical strategy.
Third Straight Night US Attacks Iran
Analysis of escalating US-Iran military conflict and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
NATO's New Target: Russian Food Exports
Analysis of NATO sanctions targeting Russian agricultural exports and their geopolitical implications for global food supply.
Iran War Repercussions: The US Will Be Blamed
Analysis of potential Iran conflict escalation and the geopolitical and domestic fallout for the United States.
US-Iran War, Round Three
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and implications for global energy security and great-power competition.
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
Russian Gas Is Still Flowing to Europe. Here's Why
Analysis of ongoing Russian natural gas supplies to Europe and the geopolitical and economic factors sustaining the trade relationship.
Scott Ritter: Russia Drone Dominance Reality
Analysis of Russian military drone capabilities and their operational effectiveness in current conflict.
Manufacturing A Global Energy Crisis
How US strategic reserve depletion, Russian export halts, and EU sanctions are reshaping global energy markets and pricing.
Scott Ritter: US Control of Hormuz Strait Impossible
Analysis of US naval capacity constraints and geopolitical implications for Middle Eastern energy chokepoint control.
Trump Blocks Hormuz Again / Prof Seyed Marandi Live from Tehran
Analysis of US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz blockade risk with Tehran-based academic perspective on regional geopolitics.
War Back On with Iran: Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions, regional conflict dynamics, and implications for US military readiness and global stability.
Russian Doomsday Planes Head to Iran, Hormuz Closure, and Geopolitical Risk
Analysis of Russian military movements toward Iran, potential Strait of Hormuz closure, and resulting global energy and supply-chain disruption risks.
John Mearsheimer: Throwing More Bombs in Iran Doesn't Solve Anything
Geopolitical analysis of Iran conflict escalation and why military intervention fails to address underlying strategic tensions.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Iran Can Outlast Everyone
Analysis of Iran's strategic position, resource resilience, and capacity to sustain conflict or sanctions pressure.
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Analysis of Russia's energy crisis, battlefield momentum, and diplomatic strategy as Ukraine conflict escalates and Western support solidifies.
Russia Traps Ukraine On Frontline With No Way Out
Analysis of Russian military strategy, Ukrainian drone strikes, and frontline collapse in the context of broader geopolitical maneuvering.
U.S. Attacks Iran; IRGC Closes Strait
Analysis of US-Iran military escalation and Iranian strait closure, with implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
Cell Phone Outages, Drone Attacks: Infrastructure Disruption and Emergency Powers
How blackouts, communication failures, and infrastructure attacks could be weaponized to justify emergency surveillance, digital ID, and centralized control.
Iran Vows Revenge
Analysis of Iran's military posture and regional threat escalation from a defense and strategic perspective.
Prof John Mearsheimer: Russia Will Strike Europe If Two Conditions Are Met
Analysis of the geopolitical conditions under which Russia might escalate military action into Europe, from a leading international relations scholar.
How China Escaped Banker Shock Therapy
Analysis of China's economic policy decisions and institutional resistance to Western financial restructuring models since 2008.
Fuel War - The NATO Russia Conflict
Analysis of fuel supply disruptions and energy market impacts from the NATO-Russia conflict.
Time Not on Our Side with Iran
Analysis of Iran geopolitical dynamics and regional tensions with implications for global stability and energy markets.
Iran and Putin Will Be Pushed Over the Edge
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran, Russia, and Western powers, and implications for preppers.
Iran Got Nothing From the MoU
Analysis of Iran's negotiations and what the Memorandum of Understanding actually delivered or failed to deliver.
Prof John Mearsheimer Iran Hardliners Proven Right
Analysis of Iran policy escalation and how hardline geopolitical predictions have materialized over recent years.
Iran's Hormuz Gambit Sets Off Oil Price Rollercoaster
Analysis of Iran's strategic moves in the Strait of Hormuz and their potential impact on global oil prices and energy markets.
US-Iran War Reignites, Oil Markets in Chaos
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions and their immediate impact on global oil markets and energy prices.
NATO Summit Descends Into Total Farce. Trump Mocks Europe, Rutte Panic
Analysis of NATO leadership dysfunction, weapons depletion, and escalating European conflict risk through 2030.