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
Armenia Pashinyan Repeats Ukraine's Maidan Mistake, Disaster Looms
Analysis of Armenia's pivot toward EU/NATO and away from Russia, comparing the geopolitical risks to Ukraine's 2014 trajectory.
Ordinary Life: War Time Russia
Firsthand account of daily survival and adaptation in contemporary Russian civilian life during armed conflict.
24 Hours of Lies: No Ceasefire, No Deal, Oil Shut Down in Oman, Iran Nuclear Tests?
Analysis of Middle East diplomatic developments, Oman oil disruptions, and reported Iranian nuclear activity.
The Waiting May Be Over
Examines how Iran conflict, de-dollarization, and Ukraine war signal reduced system margins requiring new prep mindsets.
Brussels Under Attack — Scott Bessent's Warning to America — Get Water Now
Coverage of Brussels incident, Treasury Secretary Bessent's economic warning, and urgent water storage recommendations.
Russia & US Agree on ONE Thing: Europe Is to Blame
Analysis of converging Russian and American perspectives on European culpability in current geopolitical tensions.
Iran-US Waiting Game, Lebanon War and Oil Price Big Mystery
Analysis of US-Iran economic standoff, why oil hasn't spiked to $150, and which economy may break first.
Still Begging for Combat in Iran
Lt Col Davis examines ongoing advocacy for military intervention in Iran and strategic implications.
Zelensky's Letter to Putin
Lt Col Davis examines diplomatic communications between Ukraine and Russia and their strategic implications.
National Intel | Bear Brief 5JUN26
Daily intelligence briefing covering current national and international events relevant to preparedness planning.
Iran Will Detonate a Nuclear Weapon Very Soon? w/ Larry Johnson
Former CIA analyst examines intelligence claims about Iran preparing for a nuclear test and implications for stability.
War Powers Resolution Passes: US Nukes in Latvia, Iran Nuclear Standoff
Analysis of escalating tensions including War Powers Resolution passage, potential NATO nuclear deployment, and Iran standoff.
E3 wants to talk as Russia makes big advance on frontline
Analysis of Russian advances in Donbass and European diplomatic shift as E3 seeks direct talks with Moscow.
US Military: Who's Pulling the Strings? /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Lt Col Davis examines decision-making structures and influence networks within US military leadership.
Iran War - What Ceasefire?
Lt Col Davis analyzes ongoing Iran conflict developments despite ceasefire announcements and regional implications.
Total Surveillance inside the EU
Examination of surveillance developments and privacy concerns for individuals living in or traveling through the EU.
A Day in The Life In War Time Russia
Daily routines and realities of living in rural Russia during wartime conditions.
Apartheid in UK: You can't have a pocket knife but they can carry swords
Analysis of UK knife laws, enforcement disparities, and implications for everyday carry and self-defense rights.
Why US Bulling ALWAYS Backfires
Analysis of how American coercive foreign policy tends to produce unintended strategic consequences.
Trump's Latest on Iran War, from the White House 6/3/26
Daniel Davis analyzes the White House's latest statements on escalating tensions with Iran.
No Deal. Missiles Launched! Iran Nukes??
Analysis of U.S.-Iran missile exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz and potential nuclear escalation scenarios.
The 1951 Law That Can Erase an Invention
Explores the Invention Secrecy Act, patent suppression mechanisms, and controversial alternative energy inventors.
Distractions Ramping Up Indicate Proximity to SHTF
Examines how increasing media distractions may signal proximity to systemic collapse and what preppers should watch for.
Russian Drone Hits NATO, US Embassy Evacuated, Iran Buys Time
Geopolitical analysis of NATO-Russia tensions, US-Iran oil brinksmanship, and strategic petroleum reserve depletion timelines.
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
What Farmers Are Seeing Right Now Should Concern Everyone
Examines upstream indicators of food crisis including fertilizer costs, drought conditions, and farmer planting decisions.
Fighter Jet Shot Down Claims | Extinction Warning
News digest covering Strait of Hormuz tensions, billionaire relocation, AI data center opposition, and federal hunting expansion.
Explosions in Texas | Military Tracking American Targets | Chemical Weapon Danger
News brief covering Iranian oil blockade, data-tracking vulnerabilities, missile stockpile timelines, and nighttime perimeter security.
CIA Spy Steals $40M in GOLD Bars, Millions in cash and Rolex Watches
Commentary on a CIA officer's $40M embezzlement case as evidence of government waste and lack of oversight.
Isolating the Zelensky Regime
Analysis of Russia's reported strategy to isolate Kiev through systematic strikes on command infrastructure and transport links.
IRAN WAR: Trump's Final Determination /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Sulaiman Ahmed
Why Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, what that means for Western leverage, and how depleted arsenals limit NATO's options.
Iran Won't Back Down, They'll Endure All Suffering
Iranian analyst explains Tehran's escalation calculus, blockade endurance capacity, and red lines around Lebanon and dignity.
Iran War Never Stops While Israel Attacks Lebanon
Lt Col Davis and Prof. Alkhorshid parse Trump's Truth Social ultimatum vs. Iran's public redlines on Lebanon, Hormuz tolls, and nukes.
IRAN, TRUMP & TRUST
Lt Col Davis examines why conflicting U.S.-Iran statements suggest no diplomatic breakthrough is imminent.
IRAN... Something is Wrong Here W/ Iran Insider Prof. Marandi
Iranian academic explains Tehran's negotiating position, strait control strategy, and why oil reserve depletion may be the actual goal.
Chinese Ops Have Arrived / Cuban Attack Setup / We Will Blow Them Up Too / Sinkhole Opens Up
News digest covering U.S. threats against Cuba and Oman, Chinese nationals at the border, and honeybee die-offs.
Atomic Defense Pact Signed | Russia Warning on WW3 | Marco Rubio Outbreak Alert | Drone Attacks
News roundup covering European nuclear pact, Fed inflation outlook, Ebola monitoring, and concealed food production techniques.
Pax Silica: Sweden's Secret Trade Deal with the US
Sweden joins US Pax Silica framework and signs tech prosperity deal outside NATO consensus during Helsingborg summit.
From Peace Nation to Battlefield: Sweden's NATO Transformation w/ Mats Nilsson
How Sweden abandoned 200 years of neutrality for NATO staging-area status, driven by the Wallenberg banking dynasty.
John Mearsheimer: Russia Bombing Kyiv Not Enough, Escalation Will Be Required
Mearsheimer explains why Russia may escalate to strikes on NATO territory or limited nuclear use to restore deterrence.
Germans are restricting themselves in their daily lives
Survey data on German/Austrian cost-of-living pressures, declining birth rates, healthcare wait times, and infrastructure sabotage.
Boots on the Ground: Report from viewers - Life is getting harder for many
Viewer reports on mortgage rate locks, utility bill increases, job market struggles, homelessness trends, and business impacts.
I've NEVER been this ashamed of my Country
A personal reflection on social breakdown and why the author sees Argentina as a cautionary tale for preppers.
Europeans live BETTER than "Rich" Americans?
Cross-national comparison of structural factors affecting life expectancy: healthcare access, housing quality, and food regulation.
The Narrative Is Dying - People Aren't Buying It Anymore
Commentary on declining public trust in institutional narratives and historical accounts of 20th-century events.
Russia Warning to USA, Leave Kyiv Now, Iran/USA Shots Fired, Mining Strait
Canadian Prepper analyzes escalating tensions between major powers and what recent diplomatic movements signal for preparedness.
TMS LIVE Today 24th May 2026!
Ferfal on AI displacement, political disillusionment, investment strategy, family resilience, and the European relocation option.
Europe - the Opposite of Awesome!
Lilly reviews EU and German policy shifts including pension cuts, GMO labeling changes, health data surveillance, civil defense preparations, and shares her spring garden progress.
Trump Emergency Meeting, Iran Airspace Closed, Tulsi Quits
Analysis of Memorial Day weekend strike indicators, diplomatic posturing, and distraction tactics around Iran escalation.