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
Russia's Massive Attack on Kyiv
Analysis of Russian military operations against Kyiv, strategic implications, and implications for civilian defense and infrastructure resilience.
Vance Admits MOU Real Purpose; More Warships Sent to Gulf; Kyiv in Bunkers
Analysis of US geopolitical positioning, military escalation in the Gulf, and Eastern European conflict developments.
Trump: No (Good) Way Out of Iran War
Military analysis of escalation pathways and constraints in potential US-Iran conflict under Trump administration.
Germany's Nationwide WW3 Preparation, Conscription, Bunkers, Weapons, Psychology
Examine Germany's civilian mobilization strategy, conscription policy, shelter infrastructure, and psychological messaging ahead of potential conflict.
Trump Explains How America Pays for Europe's Healthcare
Analysis of how US defense spending subsidizes European healthcare systems and the geopolitical implications of current NATO burden-sharing.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Trump Sabotaging his own Iran Deal
Analysis of US Iran policy shifts and their potential geopolitical and economic consequences.
Col Douglas Macgregor: The Problem Facing Putin Right Now
Military analysis of current Russian strategic pressures and operational challenges in the Ukraine conflict.
Why Iran Talks Are So Tricky
Analysis of the geopolitical complexities and negotiation dynamics shaping US-Iran diplomatic relations and regional stability.
Putin Exposes Ceasefire Trap, Outlines SMO Goals, Admits Alaska Concessions
Analysis of Putin's recent statements on Ukraine war objectives, rejected ceasefire proposals, and alleged diplomatic concessions to the Trump administration.
Intense US Air Force Activity, Israel Strike Preparations, Belarus Entry, Finland Nuclear Posture
Analysis of escalating military activity in Europe and the Middle East, weapons shipments, and nuclear-armed state positioning.
Russian Fuel Crisis
Analysis of fuel supply disruptions in Russia and practical implications for preppers in affected regions.
MoU Turned Into Trap: Hormuz Tensions Rise as Hardliners Gain Ground
Analysis of Iran-US tensions, IRGC hardliner positions, and escalation risks in the Strait of Hormuz following failed diplomatic negotiations.
Government Warning on Food, Oil & Interest Rates Signal a Global Crisis
Analysis of government food warnings, oil markets, and interest rate signals as indicators of economic and supply disruption risk.
Germany wants to ban Crossbows
Overview of proposed German crossbow restrictions and their implications for self-reliance and field skills.
Col Doug Macgregor: With Iran, We Must Dismantle Our Position in the Region
Strategic analysis of U.S. military posture in the Middle East and implications of regional realignment.
John Mearsheimer: Russia's Message to Europe, The Gloves Are Coming Off
Geopolitical analysis of Russia's escalating posture toward Europe and implications for Western security and energy markets.
UK Burnham Is Blair 3.0, UK Gets More of the Same as Britain Sinks
Analysis of Burnham's premiership transition and continuity with Blair-era policies, NATO alignment, and economic decline since 2008.
Russia Frontline Advance: Putin's Messaging Woes as Lavrov's WW3 Warning Ignored
Analysis of Russian military advances in Ukraine, Western media coverage gaps, and escalating diplomatic tensions between Russia and NATO powers.
Trump Strikes Iran: Massive Attack, Ceasefire Dead, Finland Gets Nukes, Putin Secret Meeting
Geopolitical analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, NATO nuclear developments, and Russian diplomatic activity.
Iran & US: Attacks Back & Forth
Analysis of escalating Iran-US military exchanges and their potential impact on regional stability and energy markets.
Back to Battle: Iran, US, Israel, Lebanon & Hezbollah
Military analysis of escalating Middle East tensions and their implications for regional stability and energy markets.
US, Lebanon & Israel Sign Deal
Analysis of a multilateral agreement involving the US, Lebanon, and Israel and its geopolitical implications.
Iran Deal Miscalculations
Analysis of strategic miscalculations in Iran nuclear diplomacy and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
If The Experts Are Right, The Next Crisis Has Already Started
Analyze warning signs that suggest an economic or resource crisis may already be underway, largely unrecognized by the public.
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
Iran Attacks Ship in Hormuz, Trump War Powers Authorized, Ukraine Belarus Nuclear Standoff
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions: Iranian naval action in the Strait of Hormuz, US war authorization, and nuclear risk in Eastern Europe.
Rising Risk of Nuclear War with Russia
Analysis of escalating US-Russia tensions and nuclear conflict scenarios in the current geopolitical environment.
Russia's Red Lines Have Been Crossed
Analysis of Russian strategic doctrine and escalation risks following NATO involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Rutte Claims NATO Helped Attack Iran as Trump Pivots to Ukraine
Analysis of NATO's military capacity constraints revealed by Iran operations and implications for US strategic positioning.
Silver and Gold Crash: Metals Market Analysis
Analysis of recent precious metals price movements and their implications for prepper financial strategy.
Russia Re-Introducing Fear on the World's Stage
Analysis of Russia's geopolitical strategy and how fear functions as a tool in contemporary international power dynamics.
Trump's Pressuring Iran Is Absurd
Analysis of US-Iran tensions and the geopolitical rationale behind recent American pressure on Iran.
Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson: Iran Deal, Trump's Making it Up As He Goes Along
Analysis of U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy and implications of unpredictable foreign policy on geopolitical stability.
Alastair Crooke: Iran Deal, Who's Dictating the Terms?
Analysis of Iran nuclear negotiations, geopolitical leverage, and the strategic interests shaping Middle East policy outcomes.
Zelenskyy's Escalating Threats Toward Belarus Explained
Analysis of Ukraine's diplomatic and military posturing toward Belarus and implications for regional conflict escalation.
Rubicon crossed, permanent conflict on Russia. Zelensky targets Belarus next
Analysis of escalating Western military involvement in Ukraine, potential expansion into Belarus, and prospects for negotiated settlement.
Russia Could Use a Nuclear Weapon Inside Ukraine with Former British Diplomat Ian Proud
Analysis of Russia's nuclear posture in Ukraine and the diplomatic, military, and civilian preparedness implications of tactical nuclear weapon use.
Col Doug Macgregor: Israel's War in Lebanon an Anchor to Trump
Analysis of Israel's Lebanon conflict and its potential role in Trump administration foreign policy strategy.
Europe/US/Ukraine Barreling To War with Russia
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions between NATO, the US, Ukraine, and Russia, and their implications for preppers.
The Real Obsession of America's Neocons: Power
Analysis of neoconservative foreign policy objectives and the geopolitical power dynamics driving US interventionism.
Russian Stockpiles: Out Producing the West
Analysis of Russian military production capacity and supply advantages relative to Western output during prolonged conflict.
MIT Professor Ted Postol: Iran Dome Fallacies Exposed
Analysis of technical flaws in claims about Iranian air defense systems and implications for regional military capability assessment.
Spain's First Lady Faces Corruption Trial
Spanish court orders trial of PM's wife on corruption charges; analysis of systemic political corruption across European socialist governments.
Betrayal, Fury, and Fear: The Fallout from Trump's Iran Deal
Analysis of geopolitical tensions and market implications following shifts in US-Iran nuclear diplomacy.
US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Conflict Round 3 Is Coming
Analysis of Geneva negotiations between US and Iran, neoconservative pressure on Trump, and the timeline toward potential escalation.
Iran Talks, Vance's Position, and Hidden Oil Crisis
Analysis of Iran nuclear negotiations, US geopolitical positioning, and global oil market dynamics.
Everything Runs Out in 7 Weeks or Less
Analysis of supply chain vulnerabilities and the 7-week depletion cycle for critical goods during disruptions.
US & Iran Talks in Switzerland
Analysis of diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran and their implications for regional stability and energy markets.
Why Iran Talks Will Fail
Analysis of structural failures in Iran nuclear negotiations and implications for Middle East stability and energy markets.