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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Middle East Expanding War, Trump Weighs Annihilating Iran, Ukraine Being Bled Dry
Analysis of escalating Middle East tensions, Iran policy options, and Ukraine conflict implications for US strategy and global stability.
Ukraine and Iran War Blowback is Exploding
Analysis of geopolitical escalation risks and potential blowback from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Iran War Has Collided with America First
Analysis of how escalating Iran tensions intersect with U.S. foreign policy priorities and strategic doctrine.
The War America Started Has Trapped the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
Analysis of geopolitical consequences and strategic constraints arising from U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.
Middle East Wars Hammering the Global Economy
Analyze how Middle East conflicts are disrupting global supply chains, energy markets, and economic stability.
Houthis Keep Advancing as the Red Sea Crisis Deepens
Analysis of Houthi military advances and escalating Red Sea tensions affecting global shipping and supply chains.
Iran Exposes Critical Weakness in U.S. Defenses
Analysis of vulnerabilities in U.S. military defense systems revealed through Iranian actions and strategic positioning.
Striking Energy Targets Deepen Global Fuel Crisis
Analysis of how attacks on energy infrastructure are intensifying global fuel shortages and market volatility.
The Longer Iran War Lasts, the More the World Changes
Analysis of how prolonged Iran conflict reshapes global geopolitical dynamics and supply chains.
Iran & Its Allies Are Threatening Every Route for Saudi Oil
Analysis of Iran's regional military posture and threats to global oil supply routes through the Middle East.
Ukraine, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & U.S. - Who Loses Most in a World Without Diplomacy?
Analysis of geopolitical risks and economic consequences across major powers amid diplomatic breakdown.
Indonesia Rice Fields Cracked by El Niño
Visual documentation of El Niño drought impact on Indonesian rice terraces: crop stress, reservoir collapse, and river disappearance—implications for global food supply.
JPMorgan: +5% Food Inflation Expected in 2027
Analysis of converging supply-chain pressures—Black Sea logistics, weather, drone strikes—driving JPMorgan's forecast for 5% global food inflation in early 2027.
U.S. Policy is Radicalizing the Middle East
Analysis of how US foreign policy decisions are driving radicalization and instability across the Middle East region.
Trump Careening Towards the Point of No Return with Iran: Col Doug Macgregor
Col. Macgregor analyzes escalating US-Iran tensions and their geopolitical and economic consequences.
The Dangerous Myth of America's Military Advantage is Collapsing
Navy combat veteran analyzes erosion of US military superiority and implications for national defense strategy.
Europe Talking Itself into War with Russia
Analysis of European escalation risks and NATO-Russia tensions from military and policy perspectives.
Iran War Just Got Much Bigger
Analysis of escalating Iran conflict and potential widening of regional instability.
US Troops Disposable in Trump's War of Choice with Iran
Analysis of potential Iran conflict escalation and implications for US military personnel deployment and casualty risk.
Israel's War, America's Cost in Iran
Analysis of escalating Middle East conflict and potential economic and geopolitical consequences for US energy security and markets.
Russia's Nonstop Drones Hit Kiev
Analysis of Russian drone operations against Kyiv and their tactical implications for Ukrainian defense.
Ever wonder what powers the world's largest military installation?
Overview of Fort Bragg's scale, organizational structure, and role as a hub for US Army Special Operations Command and the 82nd Airborne Division.
Is a Major Escalation with Iran Inevitable? A Combat Veteran Breaks Down the Reality
Combat veteran analyzes Iran escalation risks, regional expansion, and the absence of defined military objectives and exit strategy.
5 Urgent Threats: Why You Need to Prepare Today
Military-style risk assessment of five current crises with actionable preparedness steps for fuel, emergency kits, and backup power.
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
Drone War Blowback: Anyone Can Now Wage War
Prof. Richard Sakwa analyzes how proliferating drone technology has lowered barriers to armed conflict and distributed warfare capability globally.
How a 50% tariff on Canadian imports hits your wallet hard
Analyze how US trade tariffs on Canadian goods ripple through energy, construction, and food costs.
Is your survival plan ready? This week's global risk outlook.
Track current geopolitical tensions, commodity prices, and grid stability; audit supplies and refine contingency plans.
Is the Texas power grid ready for the perfect storm?
How Texas's isolated electrical grid faces simultaneous heat and tropical threats, and why it cannot easily import emergency power.
Why your grocery bill is quietly skyrocketing
Understand how diesel fuel prices ripple through supply chains to raise costs on food, medicine, and household goods.
Iran War Bait & Switch
Analysis of US-Iran escalation rhetoric and the political narratives driving conflict risk.
US Unleashes Heavy Wave of Strikes Against Iran
Analysis of US military strikes on Iran, their strategic implications, and potential escalation scenarios in the Middle East.
How powerful is North Korea's military really?
Overview of North Korea's 1.2M-strong military, submarine fleet, and nuclear capabilities within Korean peninsula security dynamics.
Is the North Korean artillery threat exaggerated? Get the reality check.
Examines North Korean conventional artillery capabilities against Seoul, separating data-driven assessment from alarmist narratives.
Could Seoul survive a North Korean artillery strike? The data reveals the sobering reality.
RAND modeling of Seoul's vulnerability to sustained artillery attack and casualty projections under varied scenarios.
Is Seoul the most dangerous city on Earth? Here's why you need to pay attention.
Examine Seoul's geopolitical risks and urban infrastructure vulnerabilities as a case study in navigating high-risk metropolitan zones.
Is Seoul actually safe? A practical guide to staying prepared in the city
Learn how to navigate Seoul's emergency systems, from air raid sirens to evacuation shelters, as a resident or visitor.
Long War, Iran's Advantage
Analysis of prolonged conflict dynamics in the Middle East and Iran's strategic positioning in extended warfare scenarios.
Making Iran Pay: US Strikes 10 Nights in a Row
Analysis of recent US military strikes on Iran and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
US Facing the Risk of a Mass Casualty Attack from Iran
Analysis of escalating Iran-US tensions and the potential for Iranian asymmetric attacks on American targets.
Iran War Not to Our Advantage
Military analysis of why direct conflict with Iran would pose strategic disadvantages to US interests.
NATO's New Target: Russian Food Exports
Analysis of NATO sanctions targeting Russian agricultural exports and their geopolitical implications for global food supply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Americans Want Peace. Washington Wants War.
Analysis of divergence between US public opinion and US foreign policy toward military intervention and escalation.