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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Peace: Off the Table in Moscow, Nothing's Stopping Russia
Analysis of Russia's military doctrine, escalation risk, and geopolitical implications for Western security planning.
Its Starting, Billionaires Are Getting Ready for a Grid Down Event
Analysis of high-net-worth individuals' preparations for prolonged power grid failure and what it signals about systemic risk.
The World Re-Organizing Without the West
Analysis of geopolitical power shifts and economic realignment as non-Western nations reshape global order.
Modi, Erdogan and Tokayev Gang Up on Putin
Analysis of pressure on Russia at the SCO summit and fractures within BRICS over Ukraine policy.
Iran's Ready for 3 Year War
Analysis of Iran's military preparedness and strategic positioning for sustained regional conflict.
Europe Baits US Back Into War with Ukraine
Analysis of escalating US-Europe tensions over Ukraine conflict and geopolitical risk to American security and economy.
Iran Surrender to America Is Unthinkable / Mearsheimer
Analysis of Iran-US geopolitical dynamics and why Iranian capitulation remains strategically implausible.
US Self Destructs Attacking Iran Again
Lt Col Daniel Davis and Suliaman Ahmed analyze escalating US-Iran military tensions and their geopolitical consequences.
Russia Rejects Vatican and CIA Ceasefire Demands
Analysis of failed diplomatic efforts, Russian military positions, and Ukraine's strategic choices in the Donbas theater.
Multiple Doomsday Planes Airborne; Kyiv Under Attack
Analysis of military aircraft activity and current geopolitical escalation in Eastern Europe.
Trump: Modern Day Gulliver Tied Up by Middle East Powers
Analysis of US geopolitical constraints in the Middle East and their implications for American strategic autonomy.
Weidel and Le Pen Look Unstoppable, But The EU Has Tools
Analysis of rising far-right political movements in France and Germany, their electoral momentum, and EU institutional responses.
6 Things to Get Before September 8th
Identify six Canadian trade dependencies that could raise US costs and what supplies to prioritize before new tariffs take effect.
Iran May Beat the US to the Punch in War
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, regional military positioning, and the geopolitical calculus driving potential conflict.
Russia War Industry Crankin' Overtime
Analysis of Russia's military production capacity and industrial mobilization in response to sustained conflict demands.
Germany is Asking Its Citizens to Prepare for Air Raids
Overview of Germany's official civil defense guidance for air raid preparedness and citizen emergency planning.
Moscow Fuel Crisis Mass Withdrawal of Cash New 500K Mobilization
Analysis of fuel shortages, banking system strain, and military mobilization effects on Russian civilian economy and preparedness.
The West Missed Russia's New War on Ukraine
Analysis of Russian military strategy and Western misunderstanding of the conflict's scope and escalation patterns in Ukraine.
Deep State Maximum Pressure on Russia as Ukraine Crumbles
Analysis of CIA diplomatic efforts in Moscow, Donbass negotiations, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Ukraine conflict.
Russia Systematically Dismantling Ukraine
Lt Col Davis analyzes Russia's military strategy and operational advances in Ukraine's ongoing conflict.
NATO Emergency Meetings, Russia Nuclear Options, Kaliningrad, Tanker Struck in Hormuz
Current geopolitical tensions: NATO responses, Russian nuclear posturing, and Middle East shipping disruptions.
Ukraine Military Crisis, Burnham To The Rescue, Ceasefire Buffer Zone Plan
Analysis of Ukraine's manpower crisis, UK-Russia escalation, and proposed Donbas buffer zone framework.
Operation Economic Outcast: Bessent's Economic War With China
Analysis of US tariff strategy targeting China, dollar-denominated trade, and geopolitical realignment among China, Russia, and Iran.
Ukraine War: An Endless Spectacle of Death
Analysis of Russia-Ukraine battlefield dynamics, strategic objectives, and prospects for conflict resolution.
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
Scott Ritter: US Stands Alone Against Iran
Analysis of US Iran policy and international isolation in the context of Middle East tensions and energy markets.
Offensive Against Iran, Now it's Financial
Analysis of financial pressure and economic sanctions as a strategic tool in US-Iran tensions.
Russia's Economic Model: Growth Without the Debt Trap
Analysis of Russia's post-2014 economic restructuring, low-debt growth strategy, and infrastructure-focused model compared to Western approaches.
The Remarkable Effort Congress & MSM Takes to Strip Itself of War Powers
Analysis of how Congress and mainstream media have systematically reduced legislative war-powers oversight and constitutional checks.
Ukraine Encirclement, Slavyansk and Kramatorsk on the Brink
Analysis of frontline military movements in eastern Ukraine, encirclement threats, and failed peace negotiation attempts.
Trump on War and Bonds, Iran Nuclear Treaty, El Niño Impacts
Overview of geopolitical tensions, nuclear treaty developments, and climate patterns affecting preparedness planning.
Russia Dismantling Ukraine: Analysis with Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Strategic analysis of Russia's military objectives and operational approach in Ukraine from two established geopolitical commentators.
Trump's Economic Siege on Iran, China and BRICS Stand in the Way
Analysis of US sanctions on Iran and how BRICS nations, particularly China, might cushion economic collapse.
This is Very Suspicious: A Major Attack Seems Imminent
Analysis of economic indicators and geopolitical signals suggesting escalating tensions and potential major disruptions.
U.S. Gov & Media Trying to Lie us into War Again
Analysis of U.S. government and media narratives around military conflict and information warfare tactics.
Iran's Awakening: The New Global Paradigm
Analysis of Iran's geopolitical trajectory and its implications for global energy markets and regional stability.
Global Food Shortage Warning, Sanctions and Fertilizer Crisis
Analysis of how Western sanctions, geopolitical conflict, and supply chain disruption are triggering a global food crisis.
US & Iran Preparing for War, Demands on the Table - Nothing to Talk About
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, military posturing, and diplomatic breakdown in the Middle East.
US Behind the Curve in the Future of War
Analysis of US military modernization gaps and strategic challenges in emerging warfare domains.
Will a Merkel Return Halt AfD Momentum?
Analysis of the AfD's political rise in Germany, energy crisis vulnerabilities, and establishment response strategies.
Mass Migration & Civil Unrest | Bear Brief 12AUG26
Analysis of mass migration patterns and potential civil unrest scenarios affecting preparedness planning.
Yen Is Sinking Again. Oil Reserves Near Empty with Ray Zucaro
Analysis of currency crisis risk, oil market disruption, and recession pressure in Europe and Asia.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Ukraine Russia War, Trump is Toothless
Military analyst assessment of U.S. leverage in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and constraints on diplomatic outcomes.
Iran's 21st Century Weapons Beat US 20th Century Bombs
Analysis of Iranian military capabilities and how modern asymmetric weapons challenge conventional US defense doctrine.
John Mearsheimer: US Facing Losing 2 Wars
Analysis of US military capacity to sustain simultaneous large-scale conflicts and strategic implications.
Col Douglas Macgregor: 3 Options Left in Iran / Trump's Culture of Manipulation
Analysis of US policy options toward Iran and assessment of political leadership approach under Trump administration.
US Playing Russian Roulette w/Iran
Analysis of US-Iran escalation risk, military posturing, and potential consequences for regional stability and energy markets.
Ukraine Should Accept Russia Terms or Likely Suffer Total Defeat
Analysis of Ukraine's military position and strategic options in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine Strikes into Russia will Harden Moscow's Resolve, not Weaken it w/Alastair Crooke
Analysis of how Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory may strengthen rather than diminish Moscow's strategic commitment and resolve.