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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Putin Signals Openness to Diplomacy with Germany
Analysis of diplomatic signals between Russia and Germany and implications for European geopolitical stability.
Iran Diplomacy Flatlines. Does War with Iran Move to Hormuz?
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions and risk of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.
Fairford: Real Plot or Ready-Made Pretext for Round Two?
Analysis of the Fairford incident and its potential role as a geopolitical flashpoint or catalyst for escalation.
Von der Leyen Cut Off Russia & Walked Europe Into 2 Wars at Once
Analysis of EU energy policy decisions and their geopolitical consequences for European security and stability.
I Found Too Many Coincidences. Something Is Wrong in Russia
Examines reported incidents at a Russian plague institute and investigates the timeline, official explanations, and potential biosecurity implications.
Top 10 Worldwide Threats to Consider for Prepping
Survey of ten global risks worth monitoring and preparing for, from geopolitical to environmental concerns.
Two Wars Escalate While Trump's Peace Deals Fall Flat
Analysis of escalating regional conflicts and the geopolitical implications of failed diplomatic initiatives.
We Left America! Have You Heard of Expats?
Doug and Stacy discuss expatriation as a preparedness strategy, exploring options for relocating outside the United States.
Russian Plague? NATO Troops Deploy to Russia's Border; Saudi Aramco in Flames
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions, including disease outbreak reports, NATO military movements, and energy market disruptions.
More Countries Joining the War in the Middle East
Overview of escalating Middle East conflict and implications for global stability and preparedness planning.
Will the U.S. Join the Yemen War?
Analysis of U.S. involvement risk in the Yemen conflict and its geopolitical implications.
Ukraine Hitting Russian Refineries as Trump Pushes for Talks
Analysis of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and their implications amid diplomatic pressure.
Russia Will Use Full Force; Kiev Bridge Panic as Merz Rushes to Zelensky
Analysis of Russian drone strikes on Dnieper bridges, Ukrainian military logistics crisis, and Western escalation signals amid diplomatic tensions.
Russia is Crushing Ukraine's Capacity to Fight
Analysis of Russia's military strategy to degrade Ukraine's defense infrastructure and long-term combat effectiveness.
Spain Crisis: Sanchez Calls for Early Elections
Analysis of political instability in Spain and early election announcement, with implications for European economic and social stability.
This Is What I Was Afraid Of: 21-Day Lockdown in Russia
Analysis of a pneumonia outbreak in Siberia involving quarantine protocols, security response, and pneumonic plague risk factors.
U.S. No Longer Sole Global Power
Analysis of the shifting multipolar world order, great-power tensions, and prospects for peaceful conflict resolution amid weakening diplomacy.
Spain Housing Crisis: The Left Takes Over Madrid
Analysis of Spain's housing crisis and its political and economic implications for urban stability.
Air Defenses Activated in American Sky
Overview of recent air defense system activations and what they may indicate about emerging threats.
Istanbul Panel Debates Iran's Role, US Military Bases & the Future of the Gulf
Diplomats and analysts examine great-power rivalry, regional stability in the Gulf, and prospects for de-escalation amid weakening communication channels.
Hawks Only Pretend to Know How Nuclear Escalation Unfolds
Analysis of nuclear escalation risk and the limits of strategic prediction in geopolitical conflict.
Iran's Two Conditions for Final Victory
Analysis of Iran's strategic objectives and conditions for escalation in regional conflict with Colonel Douglas Macgregor.
Watch This Outbreak: Plague Reported in Russia
Overview of a plague outbreak reported in Russia and its potential implications for preparedness planning.
Who Controls Hormuz?
Analysis of power dynamics over the Strait of Hormuz, oil flows, and geopolitical positioning by the US, Iran, Russia, and China.
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
They Are Looting and No One Will Talk About It
Analysis of resource depletion and systemic breakdown signals in current economic and social conditions.
Diplomacy Is Now a Crime in Britain
Analysis of UK counter-terrorism detention of a political figure and implications for civil liberties and free speech in Britain.
The West Is Choosing War With Russia
Analysis of escalating US-NATO military posture toward Russia and implications for global conflict risk.
Air Raids Incoming in Europe
Assess civil defense priorities and shelter considerations as air raid risk escalates in European conflict zones.
Iran War, Camp David Meet, Russia Hits Kyiv's Bridges
Analysis of escalating geopolitical risks: Iran conflict developments, US diplomatic initiatives, and Russian military operations in Ukraine.
Kiev Cut Off, Bridges Targeted; EU's Last Card, Seize $200B Russian Assets
Analysis of Russian military strategy to isolate Kiev and the EU's potential seizure of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort.
Mass Evacuation from Kyiv? Ground Troops Head to Iran, Putin's Cryptic WW3 Warning
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions: Ukrainian civilian evacuation reports, military deployments toward Iran, and nuclear rhetoric from Russian leadership.
Operation Fortress: America Is Preparing for the Grid to Go Down
US defense officials discuss contingency planning for civilian grid failure, including military supply chains, fuel, medicine, and backup power.
Putin's Dark Valdai Speech; Kaliningrad Warning; Khrushchev Playbook Returns
Analysis of Putin's latest Valdai address and escalating Russia-West tensions, including Kaliningrad warnings and strategic pivots toward China and BRICS.
Ansarallah Encircle Taiz — Aden Could Be Next
Analysis of Houthi military movements in Yemen and potential implications for regional shipping and geopolitical stability.
Iran War's Energy Damage Could Take 5 Years to Repair
Analysis of potential energy infrastructure damage from Iran conflict and the timeline for regional energy system recovery.
Putin Admits Refinery Strikes Cost Moscow 1% of GDP
Analysis of Russia's economic losses from Ukrainian strikes on refining capacity and implications for energy markets.
9K More U.S. Troops Deploy as Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes
Analysis of U.S. military deployment escalation and potential Iran strike planning under Trump administration.
I've Seen What's Coming. Hour By Hour, This Is How Society Falls Apart
Timeline of cascading failures in the first 120 hours of nationwide collapse: power loss, supply chains, medical, policing, and security.
Putin Reveals SHTF Event Impending; US Troop Movements Toward Iran
Analysis of geopolitical escalation signals and US military posture shifts in relation to potential conflict scenarios.
Trump Faces Removal Risk if Blue Tsunami Hits with Rich Baris
Pollster Rich Baris analyzes 2024 election dynamics, Trump's vulnerability to removal, and shifting voter coalitions.
Why Would Iran Risk Everything on a Flydubai Plane?
Analysis of geopolitical risk and strategic decision-making in Iran-UAE aviation incidents and regional tensions.
USS Roosevelt + 9,000 Marines Sail for Iran
Analysis of US naval deployment to the Iran region and implications for regional stability and conflict risk.
Trump vs Xi & World War 3 | Bear Brief 1OCT26
Analysis of US-China tensions and escalation risks under Trump administration policy.
Rubio Kicks Out Iran's Araghchi From New York / Col Larry Wilkerson
Analysis of US-Iran diplomatic tensions and geopolitical implications of Iran's UN envoy expulsion.
Russia Warns NATO: Touch Kaliningrad, We Go Nuclear
Analysis of Russian nuclear threats regarding Kaliningrad and NATO escalation risks in Eastern Europe.
Can the U.S. Afford to Annihilate Iran?
Analysis of U.S. military and economic capacity for large-scale conflict with Iran and regional implications.
Russia Debuts Pylon-Cutting Drone on Ukraine's Power Lines
Analysis of Russian drone tactics targeting electrical infrastructure and implications for grid vulnerability.
Alert: Yeah this is Kinda FKD
Overview of current events and their implications for preparedness planning and risk assessment.