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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MIT Professor Ted Postol: Patriot Missile Capabilities
Analysis of Patriot air-defense system capabilities and limitations from MIT defense expert.
Trump: US to Play 'Guardian Angel' in Strait of Hormuz
Analysis of US strategic positioning in the Strait of Hormuz and implications for global energy security and geopolitical stability.
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister. Burnham's Coronation Awaits
Analysis of UK political transition, government paralysis, and successor selection during a period of institutional instability.
The Psychology of Collapse and Totalitarianism, Why Governments Hate Preppers with Mattias Desmet
Explore how mass psychology drives totalitarian systems and why preparedness threatens centralized power structures.
World on Edge: Hormuz Closure, Trump Takes Control, US Military Response, Severe Weather
News digest covering Strait of Hormuz closure, US military posture, Trump administration policy, and tornado preparedness.
Topic of Lebanon Dominates First Day of Negotiations in Switzerland
Analysis of Lebanon's role in early-stage Switzerland negotiations and implications for regional stability.
Iran: An Authentic Ceasefire is What's Needed
Lt Col Davis analyzes Iran's geopolitical position and the conditions necessary for a sustainable ceasefire in the region.
US Iran Talks Begin, But To What End?
Analysis of emerging US-Iran diplomatic negotiations and their potential implications for regional stability and energy markets.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Will Trump Control Netanyahu?
Analysis of potential US-Israel policy alignment under Trump administration and implications for Middle East stability.
Middle East Tensions Threaten Energy, Markets, and Stability
Analysis of geopolitical risks in the Middle East and their potential impact on global energy supply and financial markets.
More weapons to Ukraine, focus on war. Putin focus on stability
Analysis of Western deterrence collapse, Russian military strategy, and NATO weapons pledges amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Trump Vows Iran Will Never Charge Fees for Hormuz Strait
Analysis of Trump's stated policy on Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz and implications for global energy markets.
Data Centers and Why They Need Them
Understand the infrastructure and resource demands that make data centers critical to modern systems and supply chains.
Iran Re-closes Hormuz: Ships Locked Up, Trump Prepares for Shortages, Ukraine Threat
Analysis of Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure, maritime disruption, and potential supply chain impacts on US preparedness.
Strait of Hormuz Closed: Guess Who We're Sending to Get it Re-Opened?
Analysis of US military response to Strait of Hormuz closure and implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
Starmer Out, Burnham In: UK Plan to Lock In Forever War
Analysis of UK political transition, digital ID expansion, uranium shipments to Ukraine, and continuity of defense spending across parties.
The Pressure on Putin to Strike Back Hard
Analysis of escalating military pressures on Russia and potential consequences of further conflict escalation.
Peace in Middle East Depends on US & Iran Controlling their Proxies: Israel & Hezbollah w/Dr Moeini
Analysis of US-Iran proxy dynamics and their role in Middle East stability, featuring expert perspective on Israel-Hezbollah tensions.
MoU Cracking, Talks Derailed Israel & Hezbollah Trade Blows
Analysis of escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict, diplomatic breakdown, and regional geopolitical implications.
Israel & Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire
Analysis of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement and its implications for regional stability and conflict dynamics.
60 Days… Then What?
Analyze how a 60-day Iran memorandum could disrupt energy markets, shipping costs, and food prices—and practical steps to prepare.
Iranian Sleeper Cells | National Intel | Bear Brief 19JUN26
Overview of Iranian sleeper cell networks and their operational capabilities within the United States.
Multiple Threats Collide: Nuclear Crisis, AI Bioweapons, Mega Quakes & Economic Collapse
Survey of converging global threats: geopolitical escalation, seismic risk, power-grid strain, AI bioweapons, and economic instability.
The Regime Change Blunders Trump Can't Escape
Analysis of US foreign policy overreach and the long-term consequences of regime-change interventions.
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
Moscow Is Burning, Talks Cancelled, War in Lebanon Restarts
Survey of escalating geopolitical crises: Moscow infrastructure damage, diplomatic breakdown, and renewed Middle East conflict.
Russia Under Attack: Drone Warfare, Infrastructure Vulnerability, and Escalating Geopolitical Risk
Analysis of large-scale attacks on Russian infrastructure, modern air defense gaps, and implications for global stability and conflict escalation.
He Predicted the War Now He's Warning That the MOU is Just a Test with Paul Craig Roberts
Former Reagan official analyzes geopolitical tensions and what comes next after recent diplomatic developments.
Iran Proves Wars are Won Politically, Not Just Militarily
Analysis of how Iran's recent actions demonstrate that geopolitical conflicts are determined by political will and strategy alongside military capacity.
Ukraine Bombards Moscow
Analysis of Ukraine's strikes on Moscow and implications for the broader conflict trajectory and regional stability.
Everything Is Escalating: Munitions Shortages, Mass Deportations, AI Drones & War Preparations
Survey of escalating global tensions: munitions capacity gaps, immigration policy shifts, AI surveillance expansion, and geopolitical realignment.
Versailles Memorandum: US faces Minsk Agreement dilemma
Analysis of the Iran memorandum's geopolitical implications, energy security risks, and parallels to failed diplomatic agreements.
The Iran War is Not Over, the MOU is a Sham. Round 2 Will be Worse.
Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel tensions, energy market disruption risks, and implications for supply chain security.
They are coming for your gold and assets
Overview of EU regulatory threats to private asset ownership and strategies for asset protection.
Nuclear Material Found at U.S. Navy Base: Pentagon Military Expansion and Geopolitical Risk
Survey of reported radiological discovery, Pentagon AI expansion, munitions production, and regional tensions shaping near-term conflict risk.
Netanyahu's Message Changes Everything: The Next War May Already Be Decided
Analysis of Israeli leadership statements and escalating Middle East tensions, Iran nuclear concerns, and potential regional conflict implications.
The Ugly Truth: Why We Need to End the War that Should Never Have Started
Analysis of a major geopolitical conflict and the case for de-escalation from a retired military perspective.
China is the World Super Power | Int'l Intel | Bear Brief 17JUN26
Analysis of China's geopolitical and economic rise as a global superpower and its implications for international stability.
Iran MOU Signed: Oil Crisis Continues, Will Ceasefire Last?
Analysis of Iran's signed memorandum of understanding and its implications for global oil markets and geopolitical stability.
The Grid Is Being Hijacked: AI Data Centers and National Security
Examine the rapid expansion of AI data center infrastructure and its implications for energy demand, resource control, and regional resilience.
Putin's Strategy Shift Explained
Analysis of recent changes in Russian strategic positioning and their potential implications for global stability.
National Security: 48 Hours Iran Watch—The Future Just Changed
Analysis of Iran sanctions relief, JCPOA negotiations, and geopolitical implications for US security and regional stability.
British Deep State Lines Up Starmer Replacement
Analysis of UK political instability, defense ministry resignation, and succession planning within the Labour government.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Trump Seeks 'Get out of Jail' Card Since US Lost in Iran
Analysis of US-Iran geopolitical tensions, Trump administration foreign policy strategy, and Middle East conflict implications.
Insider spills the beans on Iran deal
An insider perspective on geopolitical implications of Iran nuclear negotiations and international relations.
Putin's Shift From Diplomacy To Military Victory
Analysis of Putin's strategic pivot toward military victory, 2030 reconstruction timeline, and implications for US-Russia dynamics under a Trump administration.
What's the Deal with Iran
Lt Col Davis analyzes Iran's geopolitical position, military capabilities, and regional influence in the Middle East.
Canada Sends Trump a Warning: Missile Defense Shortage
Overview of Canadian-US defense tensions and reported gaps in North American missile defense capability.
Putin & Macron Try to Persuade Trump to Their Side in RU/UKR War
Analysis of diplomatic maneuvering and strategic positioning by major powers in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.