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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The Brief Relief Is Over… Now The Real Pressure Begins
Three converging threats—Middle East shipping risks, Western water crisis, and disease outbreak—analyzed for supply chain and prep impacts.
China Watches America Pawn The Furniture?
Martenson and Seyker examine collapsing U.S. oil inventories, strategic reserve drawdowns, rising natural gas demand from data centers, and China's advantage
Supply Chain Shortages | National Intel | Bear Brief 22MAY26
Listener reports on livestock prices, power outages, hospital generator failures, and lubricant shortages affecting supply chains.
Iran Fake News, 72 Hour Attack Window, 3000 Drones, Trump 5000 Troops to Poland
Geopolitical assessment of Iran nuclear negotiations collapse, US troop movements to Poland, and escalation indicators in Ukraine.
Unusual Massive Nuclear Drill, Putin and Xi Meet to Plan Attack, Iran Awaits Invasion
Analysis of Russia's unprecedented dual-level nuclear exercise, coordination between Putin and Xi, escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, and the connection to China's energy security.
The Scramble For Shiny Things Begins
Martenson walks through silver and platinum price charts, Chinese demand surges, and copper supply struggles across major global mines.
US Capitulation to China | SURVIVAL Observations
Geopolitical analysis of Trump's China visit, followed by wilderness medicine AAR focused on fire-making, clothing systems, and loadout performance in variable weather.
Exponential Growth Eats Your Lunch Quietly
Martenson explains exponential growth through the doubling-time thought experiment, then applies it to declining copper discoveries and coming food price pressures.
Boots on the Ground reports from viewers...Things are not good and getting worse.
Viewer-submitted reports detail supply chain disruptions, agricultural delays, rising food costs, and housing stress.
Bear Independent x Space Weather News
Ben Davidson discusses the weakening magnetosphere, seismic/volcanic upticks, elite underground preparations, and civilization's timeline to 2040.
Day X and WW3: Geopolitical escalation scenarios
Canadian Prepper's read on NATO-Russia-China tensions and what households should watch for in the next weeks.
Supply shortages, commodities, and economic risks: a 58-minute overview
Hour-long analysis of current supply-chain disruption, commodity markets, and policy responses. Geopolitical commentary from a preparedness lens.
Russia, NATO, Iran, and China: May 2026 geopolitical risk assessment
Hour-long analysis of current flashpoints and supply-chain implications for North American households.
When the War Restarts: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About
Long-form analysis of supply-chain and economic risks tied to potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Xi vs Trump | National Intel | Bear Brief 15MAY26
Trump-Xi meeting analysis, helium shortage from Qatar strike, motor oil supply disruption, AI auto-download risks, and reservist call-ups.
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
Peace or War? Bear Brief 13MAY26
Detailed geopolitical brief on Bagram Air Force Base, U.S.-China proxy conflict via Iran, and implications of potential trade deal versus kinetic escalation.
Economy and fuel situation is getting worse. Prepare as best you can for what could be coming.
Warning about incoming fuel shortages and inflation based on firsthand reports, with emphasis on purchasing petroleum products now.
Negotiations Crumble as Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise to a National Record
Chris Martenson's analysis of US-Iran tension, oil executive sentiment, and fuel price trajectory as context for preparedness planning.
Friday Q&A | National Intel | CTWB 20DEC24
Weekly Q&A session covering national intelligence updates and viewer questions on preparedness topics.
Joe Biden was SENILE from Day 1
Political commentary video; no preparedness content identifiable from description alone.
Zelenskyy Admits They Can't Beat Russia
Examines geopolitical shifts in the Ukraine conflict and potential implications for global stability.
Politics & Espionage - Why R U Ghey? | CTWB 18DEC24
Discussion of current political developments and intelligence community activities relevant to preparedness planning.
It's Probably a Nuke...? | Bear Brief 16DEC24
Daily briefing covering current events and preparedness considerations from a security perspective.
US Drone Warfare & Dirty Bombs in CONUS
Examination of drone-based threats and radiological dispersal device scenarios within the continental United States.
Embera Indians Transporting Migrants Through Darien Gap -- Part of Controlled Flow Program
Firsthand documentation of migration routes, mortality rates, and official control programs through Darien Gap.
Israel and Gaza trading blows: Israel moving tanks
Analysis of evolving Israel-Gaza conflict with focus on tank deployments and potential urban warfare scenarios.
Panama: From Nepal to America
Reporter interviews migrants at Darien Gap staging area, documenting origins and conditions of northbound migration flow.
Venezuelan Migrants to America Protest Rape of Children in Darien Gap
Venezuelan migrants warn others about violent assaults, child rapes, and deaths encountered crossing the Darien Gap.
China Fights Climate Change by Raping Virgin Jungle
Field documentation of Chinese deforestation operations in Panama and indigenous response to resource extraction.