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.
All curated
Israel Threatens Trump; Russia Fuel Crisis; Hormuz Strait Analysis
Assessment of geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the US, Russian fuel supply disruptions, and Strait of Hormuz energy security risks.
Iran May Be Preparing Major Strike Against US in Next 36 Hours
Analysis of Iranian military posturing and potential escalation scenarios in the near term.
US-Iran Deal Is Dead, Strikes Resume. Hormuz Set To Close as Oil Reserves Run Low
Analysis of renewed US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure risk, and global oil supply disruption scenarios.
Trump Negotiating on Iran's Terms / Scott Horton & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of US-Iran diplomatic strategy and negotiating positions affecting Middle East stability and energy markets.
Is It War with Iran or Not
Lt Col Davis analyzes current Iran tensions and evaluates the realistic risk of escalation to direct military conflict.
Iran Launching Massive Attacks; Trump Goes to War With Russia
Overview of escalating US-Iran-Russia tensions and their implications for preparedness planning.
Iran War Has Restarted, MOU Collapses, What Happens Next?
Analysis of escalating Iran conflict and collapse of multilateral agreement, with assessment of geopolitical consequences.
Navy Combat Vet: The Coming European War with Russia
Military analysis of escalating Russia-Europe tensions and potential conflict scenarios affecting NATO and US strategic posture.
Ukraine Gets Patriot Missile License
Analysis of Ukraine's authorization to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles and implications for the conflict.
US Threats to Strike Iran Tonight / Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson examines escalating US-Iran tensions and the geopolitical risks of military strikes in the Middle East.
Can Iran Bleed Out the US
Analysis of Iran's strategic capacity to inflict economic and military costs on the United States through regional asymmetric tactics.
Live From Russia Stanislav Krapivnnik - Latest on the War with Ukraine
Live analysis of current developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict from on-the-ground sources.
Farage Resigns, Makes Risky Bet. Le Pen Guilty But Wins
Analysis of UK political upheaval and French electoral outcomes amid campaign finance controversies and their geopolitical implications.
US Widespread Bombing Underway: Iranian Ports, Nuclear Sites, Explosions in Russia
Analysis of escalating military conflict in Iran and Russia, and implications for preppers monitoring geopolitical risk.
US New Strikes on Iran
Analysis of recent US military strikes on Iran and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
Col Doug Macgregor on Iran: We'll See a New Government Come to Power
Col. Macgregor analyzes Iran's political instability and potential regime change scenarios affecting regional security.
Russia Ukraine: The War is Changing
Military analysis of evolving tactics, weapons, and strategic shifts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict from a retired Lt Col.
Col Douglas Macgregor: War to the Last Missile in Iran
Analysis of potential US-Iran conflict escalation, military strategy, and regional geopolitical consequences.
Putin-Trump Call, US Ceasefire Strategy Fails, Poland Patriot Missile Scandal
Analysis of Russia-US military dynamics, failed ceasefire attempts, and NATO supply chain vulnerabilities in the Ukraine conflict.
Iran's Secret Weapon: China Holds The Real Power
Analysis of Iran's geopolitical position, Chinese economic leverage, and implications for the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets.
Multiple Ships Hit in Gulf; Kyiv in Flames—WW3 Preparations Intensify
Analysis of Persian Gulf maritime incidents and Eastern European military escalation, with survival food sourcing recommendations.
Things Will Escalate This Week, Oil Prices Will Surge with Martin Armstrong
Economic forecaster discusses algorithmic predictions of geopolitical tensions and commodity price movements in the coming weeks.
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran Again / Patrick Henningsen in Tehran
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions and on-the-ground reporting from Tehran on regional geopolitical risk.
Trump Triples Down on Knocking Iran Out
Analysis of escalating US military posture toward Iran and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
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
Russia Ukraine Barrage Intensifies, NATO Leaders Gather
Analysis of escalating Russia-Ukraine military operations and NATO strategic responses to regional conflict dynamics.
Iran's Bounty on Trump's Head
Analysis of Iran's publicly announced bounty on former President Trump and its implications for US security and geopolitical risk.
War Loans: How Politicians and Banks Cash In
Examination of how political and financial institutions profit from wartime lending and military financing.
Iran War Fallout Keeps Building: US SPR Still Shrinking
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions and implications for US strategic petroleum reserves and energy markets.
UK Cuts Infrastructure Spending to Fund Nukes; Germany's Railways Collapse
Analysis of UK and German defense budget priorities and their effects on civilian infrastructure and economic stability.
Col Doug Macgregor: Putin Must Grasp, He Needs to End the War
Analysis of Ukraine conflict dynamics and pressure points for negotiated settlement from a military strategist perspective.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Israel Must Live in a Permanent State of War
Analysis of Israel's long-term security posture and geopolitical constraints in the Middle East.
Col Doug Macgregor: The US Military Lost Against Iran?
Analysis of US military capabilities and strategic positioning in Middle East conflict scenarios with Iran.
Alastair Crooke: US Wants to Strip Iran Naked
Analysis of US strategy toward Iran's economy and geopolitical position in the Middle East.
Putin's Loyalty to Nabiullina Is Costing Russia Growth
Analysis of Russian monetary policy constraints, interest rates, and their impact on business lending and household wealth during economic contraction.
This is a Forever War: Russian Perspective w/ Mark Sleboda
Geopolitical analysis of the Ukraine conflict from a Russian viewpoint and implications for long-term global stability.
Americans Want Peace. Washington Wants War.
Analysis of divergence between US public opinion and US foreign policy toward military intervention and escalation.
Unconstitutional Military Merger Nobody in Congress Will Debate with Dennis Kucinich
Examination of a proposed US-Israel military merger through NDAA section 219 and its constitutional and geopolitical implications.
The War Won't End: Post-Putin Conflict Scenarios with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow
Analysis of long-term geopolitical conflict dynamics and what may follow current European power transitions.
Europe Can't Wage War Against Russia
Analysis of Europe's military and economic constraints relative to Russia, and implications for NATO defense strategy.
Russia Learns From Iran War
Analysis of how Russia adapts military doctrine and tactics based on observed outcomes of the Iran-Israel conflict.
What to Expect the Rest of 2026
Analyze cascading system failures and infrastructure strain likely to define 2026 rather than a single crisis event.
Battling "Terrorist" Narratives in Russia/Ukraine War; Peace Further Away than Ever
Analysis of narrative framing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and implications for peace prospects and geopolitical stability.
Former CIA: USA Is Retreating—Iran Withdrawal or Total Fake Out?
CIA analyst discusses US posture shifts, Iran strategy, and Russia-Ukraine implications for global stability.
U.S. Strategy in Iran: Creating Chaos
Analysis of U.S. geopolitical strategy in Iran and its destabilizing effects on regional security and energy markets.
Russia's Strategy Behind Massive Ukraine Strikes
Analysis of Russian military targeting patterns, logistics disruption tactics, and escalating air campaign strategy in Ukraine.
Merging the US & Israeli Defense Industries
Analysis of defense-industry consolidation between the US and Israel and implications for geopolitical stability.
Is Diplomacy Pointless with Iran?
Analysis of US-Iran diplomatic prospects and the geopolitical forces shaping Middle East policy and energy markets.
Russia Slams Ukraine / Glenn Diesen & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of Russia-Ukraine conflict dynamics and geopolitical implications from military and foreign policy experts.